Parameter determined by the number of fruits in a kilogram or hectogram which gives rise to a size scale. In the case of stoned olives or stuffed olives (after removing the stuffing), the size specified is the size of the original whole olive. For the purpose of checking, the number of stoned olives in one kilogram is multiplied by a coefficient set by each producing country.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault receives olive seeds for the first time
A historic milestone in the conservation of olive genetic diversity, made possible thanks to the collaboration of various organisations and research centres. The International Olive Council (IOC) took part in the first-ever...
Madrid Salud enjoys an olive oil tasting session
MADRID, SPAIN / 26.02.2026
On 25 February 2026, the International Olive Council (IOC) organised an olive oil tasting session at its headquarters in Madrid for 26 officials from Madrid Salud, the public body responsible for health promotion and...


