(1) Slender stalk connecting the olive fruit to the tree.
(2) Packing defect in processed olives where stems measuring more than 3 mm in length from the shoulder of the olive remain attached to the fruit. This is not considered a defect in whole olives presented with stem attached.
Olive oil diplomacy: Embassies sample excellence at the IOC
MADRID, SPAIN / 03.02.2026
The International Olive Council (IOC) welcomed today a group of agricultural counsellors from several European embassies in Madrid for a dedicated virgin olive oil tasting session at its headquarters. The event was held at...
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ALICANTE, SPAIN / 29.01.2026
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