Positive attribute of virgin olive oil determined according to the intensity of perception. Characteristic primary taste of oil obtained from green olives or olives turning colour. It is perceived in the circumvallate papillae on the “V” region of the tongue.
IOC launches new call for proposals to support the promotion of olive oil and table olives
The deadline for submitting proposals for activities to be carried out during 2026 is the 14th of September The International Olive Council (IOC) has launched its call for proposals to support activities aimed at promoting...
Olive sector statistics – June/July 2026
Madrid, Spain / 22.07.2026
Welcome to the International Olive Council (IOC), the only intergovernmental organisation in the world bringing together all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you...

