Category comprising high quality olives endowed to the maximum extent with the characteristics specific to the variety and trade preparation. However, providing the overall favourable aspect or organoleptic characteristics of each fruit is not affected, they may have very slight colour, shape, flesh-firmness or skin defects.
Mario Solinas Quality Awards – 25th Edition
MADRID, SPAIN / 15.01.2025
Submissions of Northern Hemisphere Oils Accepted Until 14 February 2025 The Mario Solinas Quality Award, an annual initiative of the International Olive Council (IOC) since the 2000/01 crop year, celebrates excellence in...
EXPOLIVA 2025: Scientific-Technical Symposium
JAEN, SPAIN / 13.01.2025
A Global Platform for Innovation in the Olive Oil Sector The International Olive Council (IOC), the Fundación del Olivar, and CIHEAM Zaragoza are pleased to announce that a scientific and technical symposium, organised as...
Publication of the Latest IOC Newsletter and Office Closure
MADRID, SPAIN / 23.12.2024
The International Olive Council (IOC) has published the latest issue of its Newsletter. It provides a summary of our recent activities and valuable insights into developments in the olive sector. Please note that the...