Awards

BIOL International Prize 2004
A fantastic first place prize awarded by BIOL to Bläuel for its Mani® Olivenöl Nativ Extra organic extra-virgin olive oil.

Swiss International Olive Oil Award 2004
A much-coveted silver place at the OLIO International Competition, awarded by the University of Zürich Switzerland to Bläuel for its Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil on sale at Migros, the Swiss chain of retailer-supermarkets.

Great Taste Award 2004
Another prestigious silver awarded by the Guild of Fine Food Retailers to Bläuel for its Mani® Organic Olive Paté derived from organic Kalamata olives.

Mario Solinas Quality Award 2003
An honourable mention (which equals 4th place) awarded by the International Olive Oil Council to Bläuel for its Mani® Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. If there is an official world championship of olive oils, then it is the Mario Solinas, which is conducted by the IOO Council in Spain.

Stiftung Warentest Certificate
Stiftung Warentest is the leading German mainstream consumer-report magazine, whose tests are like real competitions, but more highly-recognized. This certificate is awarded for the Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil that Bläuel produces and bottles on behalf of retailer Rapunzel-Naturkos.

Certificates

Bio Hellas Certificate
Bio Hellas is the official Greek certifying body that carries out inspections of Bläuel products for compliance with EEC regulation 2092/91, which defines the organic production standards for the European Union. Bio Hellas is accredited by the Greek authorities, as well as those in Brussels.

Bio Suisse Certificate
In Switzerland, Bläuel products also carry the BUD seal, the internationally renowned stamp of approval accredited by Bio Suisse, one of the best and strictest institutions worldwide for controlled organic farming.

DQS Certificate
Both as a company and as a producer of foodstuffs, Bläuel is certified by the DQS Group for: ISO 9001:2000 (Certification of Management), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), and IFS (International Food Standard).

Naturland Certificate
A further accreditation, in accordance with the stringent standards set by the renowned German organic farming organization, Naturland.

Whole Foods Market Certificate
An accreditation given by the WFM to Bläuel for its Lapas Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Many of the world's finest producers of organic goods are - like us - small, family-run enterprises, passionate about handcrafting the best food in small batches, using traditional methods. The WFM is the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket chain. It researches a select few artisans who exemplify this commitment to excellence and all-encompassing attention to detail, carefully choosing and ascertaining special foods for inclusion in its superior "Authentic Food Artisan" line, and placing an AFA seal of recognition on them. This important company sets the standard in organic retail.