As a tribute to a dear colleague, we announce the establishment of the Margaret Edwards Memorial Award (MEMA). Starting this year, OLIVE JAPAN’s best flavored olive oil will be awarded the annual Margaret Edwards Memorial Award.
Margaret Edwards was an important part of OLIVE JAPAN’s jury from 2013 to 2019, before the competition had to stop inviting international judges due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Margaret made a great contribution to the development of the technical standards of judging in the competition, especially regarding infused / flavored / agrumato olive oil. With our excellent memories of her, it is our great honor to establish the best flavored olive oil award under her name.
*** Ms. Margaret Edwards passed away in late December 2024.
