(1) Slender stalk connecting the olive fruit to the tree.
(2) Packing defect in processed olives where stems measuring more than 3 mm in length from the shoulder of the olive remain attached to the fruit. This is not considered a defect in whole olives presented with stem attached.
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...
IOC and ENA Meknès strengthen partnership in olive research and education
The International Olive Council (IOC) and the National School of Agriculture of Meknès (ENA Meknès) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 3 November to reinforce cooperation in olive research, education and technical...

