Further lye penetration after the lye solution has been removed which may occur during the first few hours of washing the olives with water.
Winners of the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award – Southern Hemisphere Edition
Recognising extra virgin olive oil excellence from the Southern Hemisphere The International Olive Council (IOC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award for extra virgin olive oils from the Southern...
Pakistan Expresses Interest in Joining the IOC
MADRID, SPAIN / 15.09.2025
The Executive Director of the International Olive Council (IOC), Jaime Lillo, received H.E. Dr Zahoor Ahmed, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Spain, at the Organisation’s headquarters in Madrid on...