(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 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...


