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Treatment where the olives are placed in a solution of sodium hydroxide (lye) until it penetrates about two-thirds of the distance into the flesh. It is designed to remove the bitter taste of the olives and to prepare them for fermentation.
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Madrid, Spain / 26.10.2026
This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Article 1 The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), which is based on olive oil, vegetables, fruit,...
IOC promotion campaign strengthens ties with Brazil’s growing olive oil sector
From its expanding consumer market to the olive groves of its southern regions, Brazil offers considerable potential for the olive oil sector. The country imported 80,768 tonnes in the 2024/25 crop year, while its emerging...
Iraq’s flag raised at IOC headquarters to celebrate its membership
The International Olive Council (IOC) celebrated the Republic of Iraq’s membership today with a flag-raising ceremony at its headquarters in Madrid on 21 October, bringing together ambassadors and diplomatic...
