Positive attribute of virgin olive oil determined according to the intensity of perception. Set of olfactory sensations characteristic of the oil that depends on the variety and comes from sound, fresh olives, either ripe or unripe. It is perceived directly and/or through the back of the nose.
South Africa formally requests membership of the International Olive Council
South Africa has formally submitted its request to become a member of the International Olive Council (IOC), marking an important step towards strengthening the Organisation’s presence in the Southern Hemisphere. On...
This week on OHIS
MADRID, SPAIN / 07.09.2026
This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Observational and clinical trials have consistently shown that following a Mediterranean...
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...

