Category which covers good quality olives with a suitable degree of ripeness and endowed with the characteristics specific to the variety and trade preparation. Providing the overall favourable aspect or individual organoleptic characteristics of each fruit is not affected, they may have slight colour, shape, flesh-firmness or skin defects.
IOC and Azerbaijan reinforce cooperation following recent accession
The International Olive Council (IOC) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan on 20 April for a working visit aimed at strengthening institutional dialogue and consolidating cooperation...
Global excellence in extra virgin olive oil under evaluation at the 26th Mario Solinas Quality Award
International Jury convenes in Madrid to assess 123 EVOOs from across the northern hemisphere From 14 to 17 April 2026, the International Olive Council (IOC) hosted the international jury of the 26th edition of the Mario...
IOC and CIHEAM Zaragoza to organise two regional training courses in May 2026
Deadline extended: 17 April 2026. The International Olive Council (IOC), in collaboration with the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM Zaragoza), will organise two regional training...

