Key Takeaways
- Loralai Olives, a Pakistani olive oil producer, has won a gold medal at the Dubai Olive Oil Competition 2026.
- This is the company's fourth international quality award and marks significant progress in Pakistan’s olive sector.
- The latest achievement highlights Loralai Olives' commitment to producing premium-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Pakistani olive oil producer Loralai Olives has achieved another milestone by winning a gold medal at the Dubai Olive Oil Competition 2026, becoming the country’s first olive oil brand to secure four international quality awards for its extra virgin olive oil.
The company first gained global recognition in 2025 when it became the first Pakistani and South Asian extra virgin olive oil brand to win a silver award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition. Since then, Loralai Olives has received honors from competitions in London and Berlin before securing its latest gold medal.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Shaukat Rasool expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “Today, we are proud to demonstrate that Pakistan can produce extra virgin olive oil that stands alongside the world’s finest.”
Loralai Olives sources olives from Balochistan, Pothohar, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where diverse climates and terrain contribute to distinct flavor profiles. The company aims to export $500,000 worth of olive oil by the end of 2026 through retail and distribution partnerships in the UAE market.
The gold medal holds strong commercial value because the UAE is one of the world’s fastest-growing olive oil markets and a key export destination for premium food products. Rasool added that this award reflects years of dedication, quality improvement, and commitment to international standards.
Pakistan has expanded olive cultivation in recent years through government-backed plantation programs aimed at developing the local edible oil industry and opening new export opportunities. The country’s recent membership of the International Olive Council is expected to strengthen quality standards and support future olive oil exports.
Today, we are proud to demonstrate that Pakistan can produce extra virgin olive oil that stands alongside the world’s finest.
Shaukat Rasool, Founder and CEO of Loralai Olives
