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Heat treatment applied at a temperature above 100º C to remove all forms of life, including spores. It is an absolute term implying the loss of viability or removal of all the micro–organisms contained in a food, which is treated in such a way as to prevent subsequent contamination.
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International Jury convenes in Madrid to assess 123 EVOOs from across the northern hemisphere From 14 to 17 April 2026, the International Olive Council (IOC) hosted the international jury of the 26th edition of the Mario...
IOC and CIHEAM Zaragoza to organise two regional training courses in May 2026
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Welcome to the International Olive Council (IOC), the only intergovernmental organisation in the world bringing together all stakeholders in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you will find a...
