TOP LAYER OF THE EARTH WHICH HAS SLOWLY FORMED THROUGH DECOMPOSITION OF THE UNDERLYING ROCK MATERIAL (PARENT ROCK) UNDER THE ACTION OF ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS (CLIMATE) AND VEGETATION OR THROUGH THE DEPOSIT OF MATERIALS TRANSPORTED BY RIVERS, SEAS (ALLUVIAL SOILS) OR THE WIND (“LOESS OR VOLCANIC ASH SOILS).
Olive sector statistics – January/February 2026
MADRID, SPAIN / 16.02.2026
Welcome to the International Olive Council (IOC), the world’s only intergovernmental organisation bringing together all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of olive oil and table olives. Here you will...
Mario Solinas Quality Award: New deadline 25 February 2026
MADRID, SPAIN / 13.02.2026
The Mario Solinas Quality Award for the Northern Hemisphere has extended its deadline for entries to 25 February. The International Olive Council encourages all eligible producers to submit their applications and samples...


