Positive attribute of virgin olive oil determined according to the intensity of perception. Biting tactile sensation characteristic of oils produced at the start of the crop year, primarily from olives that are still unripe. It can be perceived throughout the whole of the mouth cavity, particularly in the throat.
IOC Executive Director inaugurates WOOE
MADRID, SPAIN / 05.03.2026
The Executive Director of the International Olive Council (IOC) inaugurated the 13th edition of the World Olive Oil Exhibition (WOOE) in Madrid on 3 March, one of the leading international meeting points for the olive oil...
IOC celebrates young culinary talent in Puglia
PUGLIA, ITALY / 04.03.2026
The Organisation reaffirms its commitment to the Italian olive sector Last week, the International Olive Council (IOC) visited Puglia, Italy’s main olive oil producing region. On this occasion, Dr Mercedes Fernández...

