Most heat-resistant micro–organism of those that may potentially develop and cause product spoilage. Its thermal death time curve should be used to determine the most suitable heat sterilisation or pasteurisation treatment for each product. Propionic bacteria are taken as the reference micro–organisms for table olives, for which the equation of the thermal death time is defined by a reference temperature equal to 62.4 ºC and a z curve of 5.25.
IOC launches new call for proposals to support the promotion of olive oil and table olives
The deadline for submitting proposals for activities to be carried out during 2026 is the 14th of September The International Olive Council (IOC) has launched its call for proposals to support activities aimed at promoting...
Olive sector statistics – June/July 2026
Madrid, Spain / 22.07.2026
Welcome to the International Olive Council (IOC), the only intergovernmental organisation in the world bringing together all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you...

