Parameter determined by the number of fruits in a kilogram or hectogram which gives rise to a size scale. In the case of stoned olives or stuffed olives (after removing the stuffing), the size specified is the size of the original whole olive. For the purpose of checking, the number of stoned olives in one kilogram is multiplied by a coefficient set by each producing country.
Global excellence in extra virgin olive oil under evaluation at the 26th Mario Solinas Quality Award
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
Deadline extended: 17 April 2026. The International Olive Council (IOC), in collaboration with the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM Zaragoza), will organise two regional training...

