This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet, long associated with improved insulin sensitivity. Its benefits are largely attributed to monounsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, which support glucose homeostasis and […]

El gran desafío al que nos enfrentamos es alimentar de una manera sostenible a una población global que aumenta de manera exponencial. Desde la perspectiva del COI, el futuro del aceite de oliva en los próximos diez años estará marcado por tres grandes prioridades que guiarán nuestras acciones

Recognising extra virgin olive oil excellence from the Southern Hemisphere The International Olive Council (IOC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Mario Solinas Quality Award for extra virgin olive oils from the Southern Hemisphere. This second edition of the competition, the most prestigious institutional recognition for olive oil quality worldwide, attracted 30 samples from […]

Les sous-produits découlent de l’extraction de l’huile : feuilles, restes de la taille, d’eau de végétation (les margines), de grignons, du noyau, …

The International Olive Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Carlo Mariani, a respected IOC expert in standardisation and research, who passed away on 8 September 2025. A chemist by training and a passionate advocate for scientific rigour in the olive oil sector, Dr Mariani made invaluable contributions to the work of the IOC, particularly in […]

After a long period of negotiations, on August 7, 2025, the U.S. government finally implemented the so-called “retaliatory” tariffs – as it claims – on

Córdoba acogerá el 19 de noviembre la 122ª Reunión de los Miembros del Consejo Oleícol

Last Thursday, the Executive Secretariat of the International Olive Council (IOC) had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mr Nizar Hani, Minister of Agriculture of Lebanon. The Minister was accompanied by Ms Chantal Bassim, Chargé d’Affaires of the Lebanese Embassy in Madrid, and Mr Fady Ghanem, Consultant Assistant to the Minister. During the meeting, Minister Hani […]

Le Conseil oléicole international (COI) recherche un(e) candidat(e) qualifié(e) pour diriger son Unité Oléiculture, Oléotechnie et Environnement. Le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) devrait idéalement prendre ses fonctions en janvier 2026. Cette opportunité s’adresse à des professionnels disposant d’une solide expérience en oléiculture, en oléotechnie et en durabilité environnementale, désireux de contribuer au développement et à l’innovation du […]

The Founding General Assembly of the Greek Olive Oil Production, Trading, and Standardization Association (SY.P.E.T.E.EL.) was held on September 18, 2025, in At

La filière oléicole marocaine prévoit un doublement de sa production d’huile d’olive en 2025, portée par des conditions climatiques favorables. Avec un surplus exportable estimé à 60 000 tonnes, le Royaume espère améliorer sa position sur les marchés internationaux, notamment aux États-Unis.

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L'olio d'oliva in Cina è venduto principalmente nei supermercati e negli ipermercati e nei negozi tradizionali. Per quanto riguarda il canale online rappresenta l’11,8% delle vendite al dettaglio

The olive oil industry, deeply rooted in Mediterranean culture and expanding worldwide, faces growing pressure to address sustainability challenges. Large amounts of by-products, such as olive leaves and pomace, are often […]

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