Length of time (approximately 24 hours) that harvested olives are left before applying lye solution to avoid sloughing during lye treatment. Holding is necessary for the Manzanilla (Manzanillo) variety, especially at the start of the season.
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...


