During the 25 years between the 1990/91 and 2015/16 seasons, world consumption of table olives increased 2.8 times (+173 pc). Chart 1 shows how it has climbed constantly over the years, hitting its highest level in 2015/16. The biggest rises have been in the member countries of the IOC – also the top producers –, often in tandem with increases in production. This is particularly the case of countries ...
Meeting with the Portuguese authorities and olive oil sector
PORTUGAL / 03.10.2024
A recap of the Executive Director’s visit to Portugal IOC Executive Director Jaime Lillo travelled to Portugal from 9 to 11 September to meet the country’s newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, José Manuel...
21st Edition of the University Title in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
JAEN, SPAIN / 02.10.2024
The course will run from 25 September to 19 December 2024 Last week, the University of Jaén (UJA), a key IOC partner, inaugurated the 21st edition of the University Title in Virgin Olive Oil Tasting. This edition welcomes...
“Dialogues on the Future”: The Australian olive oil sector
AUSTRALIA / 01.10.2024
Bridging the gap between the IOC and non-member countries Within the framework of the “Dialogues for the Future” initiative launched by the IOC earlier this year in California, Executive Director Jaime Lillo and the Head...