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How does it work?

LODO GUIDE - A Guide to the World's Finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils

  • LODO GUIDE is an annual guide dedicated to celebrating high-quality extra virgin olive oils from around the world.
  • The selection process takes place in two phases: the first phase focuses on the Northern Hemisphere and concludes in April with the semifinals and finals; the second phase involves the Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere companies that did not participate in the previous phase and concludes at the end of July.
  • The winners are announced during the EVOOFESTIVAL, an annual event held during the first week of September, where the excellence of extra virgin olive oil is celebrated.

Here's how the process works step by step:

After registration, send the required materials according to the regulations to customer@lodo-guide.com:

  • Completed PDF forms, logo, and high-definition photo of the bottle.
  • Send 6 bottles of 500 ml or 750 ml to the address indicated in the regulations.
  • Tell us your story: provide your “About Us” from the company website or send us a brief company presentation.
  • For historical companies, completing the oil sheet is sufficient.


Once the oils have arrived at our warehouse, they are anonymized and stored in the dark at a constant temperature of 15 degrees Celsius to preserve their sensory properties.

Manuela and Vincenzo will conduct a preselection, identifying any defects, and then perform a comprehensive evaluation.

FIRST PHASE

Northern Hemisphere Selections

  • Participants will receive banners certifying the achieved result: FINALIST or LODO’S SELECTION.
  • In case the oil presents a defect, given the numerous challenges, we have decided to refund the registration fee.
  • Producers who have not reached the necessary score to be included in the guide will receive a participation certificate.


The required score to be included in LODO’s Selection is 85|100.

Oils that have achieved a score equal to or higher than 95|100 are First Phase Finalists.

 

SECOND PHASE

  • Selections
  • Participants will receive banners certifying the achieved result: FINALIST or LODO’S SELECTION.
  • In case the oil presents a defect, given the numerous challenges, we have decided to refund the registration fee.
  • Producers who have not reached the necessary score to be included in the guide will receive a participation certificate.


The required score to be included in LODO’s Selection is 85|100.

Oils that have achieved a score equal to or higher than 95|100 are Second Phase Finalists.

  • At this point, after the selections of both phases are completed, we will have all the LODO FINALISTS.
  • The best 5 productions in each category, both for the Volti dell’Olio and Special Award, will be in NOMINATIONS for the win.
  • Through our evaluations and scores obtained during the selections, we will have the “Volti dell’Olio” and the Winners of Special Awards, which will be announced during the EVOOFESTIVAL.

Therefore, during the first week of September, you will receive banners certifying the score range achieved and the diplomas:

ONE ORCIOLO OUTSTANDING from 88 – 90

TWO ORCIOLI EXCELLENT from 91 – 94

THREE ORCIOLI LODEVOLE from 95 – 99

It is important to note that the scores are valid for one year, and all promotional material will be dated for the following year.

LODO GUIDE is the perfect opportunity to showcase and celebrate high-quality extra virgin olive oils, creating awareness and promoting excellence in the industry. Participating in LODO GUIDE means not only presenting your olive oil to the most discerning palates but also sharing your story and company commitment through a powerful communication tool.

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