(1) Water from a piped supply or other source, suitably treated, which is used to remove excess alkali from the olives after lye treatment.
(2) Water used to remove any undesirable matter such as residual brine, leaves, etc from the surface of the fruits, containers etc.
IOC and Agricultural University of Athens to collaborate on olive research and education
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the Agricultural University of Athens (UA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in olive research, education and scientific exchange. Signed on 11...
The IOC recognises Southern Hemisphere olive oil quality
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA / 06.11.2025
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil receive the highest honours at the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award The International Olive Council (IOC) today presented the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award – Southern Hemisphere, at a...

