Over the past 25 years, world table olive consumption has seen a 2.7-fold increase, rising by 169.4 pc from 1990/91 to 2014/15. This trend is illustrated in Chart 1 where it can be seen that consumption has increased the most in the member countries of the IOC, which are the top producers. In some cases, consumption has climbed on the back of sharp increases in production, for instance in Egypt where table olive consumption has soared from 11 000 t in 1990/91 to 320 000 t in 2014/15
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...