Research on table olives has shown that the consumption of this product can strengthen consumers’ natural immune systems. Table olives could be the main fermented probiotic vegetable product sold in the future. The latest data provided by researchers from the PROBIOLIVES Project shows that some of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) generated in the fermentation of table olives have better results than other forms of bacteria that have been recognised as probiotic microorganisms and that are currently used in many milk products.
This week on OHIS
MADRID, SPAIN / 03.02.2025
This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, has been shown to have a positive...
Sector Statistics – January 2025
MADRID, SPAIN / 30.01.2025
Welcome to the IOC, the only intergovernmental organisation 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...
The IOC Hosts Indian Delegation to Explore Future Collaboration
MADRID, SPAIN / 29.01.2025
On 28 January 2025, the International Olive Council (IOC) had the honour of welcoming a delegation from India to its headquarters in Madrid. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening collaboration between India...