Negative attribute of virgin olive oil. Flavour that is reminiscent of metals. It is characteristic of oil which has been in prolonged contact with metallic surfaces during crushing, mixing, pressing or storage.
IOC Joins VI AOVE Forum Internacional
ALICANTE, SPAIN / 29.01.2026
Highlighting mediterranean cooperation in the olive sector The International Olive Council (IOC) is taking part in the VI AOVE Fórum Internacional – Fira de Tots Sants de Cocentaina, a key event promoting...
IOC Meets with Foreign Press in Madrid
MADRID, SPAIN / 27.01.2026
The International Olive Council (IOC) hosted a group of international journalists from the Foreign Correspondents’ Circle in Madrid for an in-depth exchange at its headquarters on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Executive...


