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Heat treatment applied at a temperature above 100º C to remove all forms of life, including spores. It is an absolute term implying the loss of viability or removal of all the micro–organisms contained in a food, which is treated in such a way as to prevent subsequent contamination.
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Mario Solinas Quality Award: New deadline 25 February 2026
MADRID, SPAIN / 13.02.2026
The Mario Solinas Quality Award for the Northern Hemisphere has extended its deadline for entries to 25 February. The International Olive Council encourages all eligible producers to submit their applications and samples...
IOC hosts 2nd Olive Oil World Congress presentation
MADRID, SPAIN / 04.02.2026
The International Olive Council (IOC) hosted a presentation of the second edition of the Olive Oil World Congress (OOWC) at its headquarters in Madrid on 4 February 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the event’s...
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...
