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Celebration of the fourth workshop on the harmonisation of IOC-recognised virgin olive oil tasting panels, from 19 to 21 September 2023, by videoconference.
MADRID, SPAIN/ 27.09.2023
As part of its programme of activities for 2023, the Standardisation and Research Unit of the IOC’s Executive Secretariat (ES) organised a free workshop from 19 to 21 September open to the heads of IOC-recognised tasting panels. Simultaneous interpretation in English, French, Italian and Spanish was available. This activity was organised by the ES...

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The IOC launches an international graphic artwork competition on...
MADRID, SPAIN/ 26.09.2023
The World Olive Day ceremony will be held on Thursday 23 November at the Organisation’s headquarters...

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The IOC is hiring!
MADRID, SPAIN/ 25.09.2023
The Executive Secretariat has announced a vacancy for the position of Head of the Legal Department....

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New call for tenders at the IOC!
MADRID, SPAIN/ 24.09.2023
The Executive Secretariat of the International Olive Council (IOC) has launched an open tender for...

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Who

we are

The International Olive Council is the world’s only international intergovernmental organisation in the field of olive oil and table olives. It was set up in Madrid, Spain, in 1959, under the auspices of the United Nations.

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What

we do

The International Olive Council is an intergovernmental organisation of states that produce olives or products derived from olives, such as olive oil.

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Olive world

Here you can find  information related to the olive and its oil, from history about this plant to benefits of consuming them and how it can improves our health passing by recipes and museums where you can find more information locally

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Home-cured Olive
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publications

Here you can find the showcase for the publications of the official magazine of the International Olive Council, “Olivae”

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Olivae 129 Spanish edition cover

Olivae 129 Spanish edition

Author: IOC
Price: Free

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Olivae 129 French edition cover

Olivae 129 French edition

Author: IOC
Price: Free

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Olivae 129 Italian edition cover

Olivae 129 Italian edition

Author: IOC
Price: Free

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Contract, grants and vacancies

Here you can find more information about all the grants, contracts and vacancies related to the olive world

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Mario Solinas
Quality Award

Every year the International Olive Council organises the competition for the Mario Solinas Quality Award

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Carbon footprint
Software

The application developed by the International Olive Council for estimating the carbon balance of olive oil

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