California Caviar Company Wins Gold and Sweeps Top Honors in the Transmontanus (White Sturgeon) Category at the World Caviar Awards in Monaco
Sausalito, California, December 5, 2025 – At the 2025 World Caviar Awards in Monaco, November 6, 2025 — a global competition judged through blind tastings by leading chefs and experts — California Caviar Company earned top honors in the Transmontanus (white sturgeon) division, distinguishing itself among entries from 20 countries. Held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Yasmine Murat at the Yacht Club de Monaco, the event celebrated excellence in caviar craftsmanship.
California Caviar Company’s achievement places it alongside the world’s most respected producers and reinforces its standing as a premier source of sustainably farmed American white sturgeon caviar.
Further elevating its performance at this year’s competition, the company captured all four distinctions awarded for white sturgeon caviar, recognized for Gold Queen’s Reserve, Royal White Classic, Queen’s Reserve White Sturgeon, and its groundbreaking No-Kill Caviar. This rare full sweep highlights the depth of California Caviar Company’s mastery and its leadership in both traditional and next-generation sustainable caviar production.
The company’s founder Deborah Keane believes that with a “longer life for the sturgeon, longer life for the caviar - nearly three times more shelf life - and a longer life for the consumer with its unlimited health benefits,” she says, “no-kill caviar is a game changer for the industry.”
About California Caviar Company, LLC
Founded in 2007 by Deborah Keane, California Caviar Company is the nation’s first vertically integrated, woman-owned and woman-run caviar company. Built on a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and culinary excellence, the company produces exceptional American-farmed caviar in partnership with leading chefs, including multiple Michelin-star collaborators.
A pioneer of responsible aquaculture, California Caviar Company introduced the country’s first “no-kill” caviar and continues to set industry benchmarks for ethical production and uncompromising quality. Today, the company stands at the forefront of sustainable luxury, shaping the future of caviar through craftsmanship, science, and stewardship.
About World Caviar Awards
The World Caviar Awards is the first international competition dedicated exclusively to honoring excellence in caviar. Each year, the event gathers leading producers, artisans, and refiners from around the globe, where their caviars are evaluated by a distinguished jury of sensory experts, chefs, and culinary journalists. Founded and led by Laurent Morin, the World Caviar Awards is committed to elevating global appreciation for high-quality caviar and spotlighting those who push the boundaries of craftsmanship and sustainability.
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