The world olive oil balance for the 2016/17 crop year opened with 549 500 t of olive oil held in stocks. World olive oil production is assessed at 2 539 000 t, down by 20% compared with the previous crop year (- 637.500 t). The figure for the aggregate olive oil production of IOC member countries stood at 2 350 500 t, accounting ...
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...