In all, 111 oils have competed for the International Olive Council’s Mario Solinas Quality Award 2015 announced in June 2014, with entries coming from ...
The website of the International Olive Council
In all, 111 oils have competed for the International Olive Council’s Mario Solinas Quality Award 2015 announced in June 2014, with entries coming from ...
Welcome to the International Olive Council (IOC), the world’s only intergovernmental organisation bringing together all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you will...
The International Olive Council (IOC) is offering scholarships for the International Expert Course in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting, held at the University of Jaén (Spain). Now in its 23rd edition, this course provides...
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM) of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the olive sector....
Discover how the Mediterranean Diet inspires contemporary cooking.
Explore this collaboration between the International Olive Council and The Culinary Institute of America, designed to promote healthy, sustainable and flavourful food choices, with a strong focus on technical training and menu innovation for chefs.


The IOC and the University of Navarra, through OHIS (the Olive Health Information System), a platform dedicated to research on the health properties of olive oil and table olives, publish a weekly or bi-weekly collection of scientific articles and summaries of research carried out in this field.
These articles highlight the numerous health benefits of these products.
You can read the summaries of this research here in French, English and Spanish and access the list of articles, or visit the OHIS portal.
For any assistance, please contact iooc@internationaloliveoil.org.
Access the sustainability portal developed in collaboration between the IOC, the University of Jaén and the Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Olivar y Aceites de Oliva.
Explore research, tools and knowledge supporting sustainable olive growing and responsible production practices.