Green olives or olives turning colour preserved in brine, fermented or unfermented, darkened by oxidation in an alkaline medium and preserved in hermetically sealed containers which undergo heat sterilisation. They are a uniform black colour.

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Green olives or olives turning colour preserved in brine, fermented or unfermented, darkened by oxidation in an alkaline medium and preserved in hermetically sealed containers which undergo heat sterilisation. They are a uniform black colour.
The IOC has launched a public tender for the procurement of a company’s services to assess the proficiency of olive oil physico-chemical and sensory analysis testing laboratories, the organisation of ring tests, the...
The IOC takes part in the inauguration of the sixteenth edition of the Master’s Degree in Olive Growing and Olive Technology at the University of Córdoba The official opening ceremony of the 16th edition of the Master’s...
Strengthening Ties with a Growing Sector IOC mission: technical cooperation and promotion The International Olive Council (IOC) completed its second official visit to Brazil between 25 September and 8 October 2025, as part...
Inspiration from the Mediterranean Diet for Contemporary Cooking Learn more about this collaboration between The Culinary Institute of America and the International Olive Council to advance Healthy, sustainable, delicious food choices -with a special focus on technical training and menu innovation for chefs.
Inspiration du régime méditerranéen pour les biscuits contemporains
Apprenez-en plus sur cette collaboration entre le Culinary Institute of America et le Conseil oléicole international pour faire progresser des choix alimentaires sains, durables et délicieux, avec un accent particulier sur la formation technique et l’innovation des menus pour les chefs.