California extra virgin olive oil producer recognized for packaging innovation
La Panza Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a family-owned olive oil company headquartered in Santa Margarita, California, announced today that it won Best Packaging - Single Bottle at the 2020 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition.
The annual competition, which is hosted by the California Mid-State Fair — and in partnership with the Lodi Grape Festival — runs concurrently with the Central Coast Wine Competition, Central Coast Vinegar Competition, and California Craft Spirits Competition, evaluates the packaging of premium olive oil companies all across California. Packaging submissions are judged on creativity, style, graphic design, and overall effectiveness of the packaging design. According to the contest website, oils were recognized in the following categories: best single bottle label, best series of labels, best packaging of a single bottle, and best packaging of a series of bottles.
While most olive oil companies package their oils in traditional bottles, La Panza designed their innovative Pantry Pouch to preserve the freshness of its extra virgin olive oils, which are often harvested, processed, and packaged in as little as three hours. The airtight Pantry Pouch’s built-in spout allows users to pour the olive oil without removing a lid and exposing it to oxygen. The pouch features an opaque exterior that blocks light and a metallic liner that keeps the oil even cooler than standard packaging.
“We are proud of how Pantry Pouch is changing how people think about olive oil packaging,” said La Panza’s owner. “It’s exciting to see our innovation recognized by some of the most respected judges in the olive oil industry. Whether people purchase our Outlaw Blend, Chef’s Blend, or Estate Blend, our exclusive pouch protects the oil from light, air, moisture, and heat, allowing us to deliver premium extra virgin olive oil that stays fresh as long as possible.”
To learn more about the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, visit centralcoastwinecomp.com/olive-oil/
For more information about La Panza Extra Virgin Olive Oils, visit freshestoliveoil.com
About La Panza Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Located in California’s picturesque San Juan Creek Valley, La Panza Ranch was once known as a legendary outlaw hideout and popular celebrity retreat. Today, this 15,000-acre ranch is home to La Panza Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a family-owned company that produces the freshest EVOO in the world. With olives grown, harvested, milled, and processed on-site, La Panza ensures optimal freshness and flavor by packaging its award-winning oils in the company’s innovative Pantry Pouches often in as little as three hours from the time of harvesting.
