Estimated at 2 422 000 t, world table olive production in the 2012/13 crop year is expected to be similar to the level of the season before. Aggregate output will be lower in the EU producing countries, going down by 2 pc compared with 2011/12. Itemised scrutiny reveals that production in Spain (482 000 t) and Italy (74 000 t) will decrease by 8 pc and 3 pc respectively whereas in Greece (160 000 t) and Portugal (9 100 t) it will increase by respective rates of 23 pc and 1 pc. Looking at production in the non-EU member countries of the IOC, Turkey (410 000 t) is expected to record 2 pc growth and lies in second position in the world production ranking after Spain. Next is Egypt with an output of 375 000 t (-2 pc on 2011/12), Algeria with 175 000 t …
Closing Ceremony of the 21st Course for Experts in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting at the University of Jaén
The International Olive Council (IOC) took part in the closing ceremony of the 21st edition of the Course for Experts in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting, held from 25 September to 19 December 2024 at the University of Jaén. This...
World Market of Olive Oil and Table Olives – Data From December 2024
Welcome to the IOC, the only intergovernmental organization in the world to bring together all the stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you’ll find an overview of the...
Standardisation and Research Unit: Documents Adopted During the Last Session
Following their adoption during the 120th session of the IOC Council of Members, the following documents are now available on the IOC website: The Trade Standard Applying to Olive Oils and Olive-Pomace Oils (COI/T.15/NC No...