Livingagro capitalization webinar
Research and Innovation for the Mediterranean multi-functional olive systems, June 28th 2022 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. via Zoom
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The Ioc and the University of Jaén join forces to tackle climate change in the olive sector
The International Olive Counci hosted representatives from the University of Jaén, Uja, on 24 May 2022 for a new meeting of the Olea initiative on the fight against climate change in the olive sector
“Germogli”, art installation by Marcantonio
To celebrate the Second Life concept, Natuzzi Italia entrusted artist and designer with an evocative and evocative installation in the courtyard of Palazzo Durini Caproni di Taliedo, which houses the brand's Milan showroom. The ideal goal is to involve all visitors in the spirit of the Circle of Harmony, a crossroads of experiences, suggestions and creative blending
Olive oil prices. February 2022 update
60% of the world's olive oil production comes from Italy, Spain and Greece. The prices dictated by these markets affect those of other producing countries, determining several aspects
Ioc technical cooperation with Georgia
Ioc technical cooperation with Georgia in continuous activity. The team of experts visited olive plantations and olive extraction with the aim of providing an overview of olive growing in Georgia to formulate proposals to develop the sector
Tunisian minister visits the Ioc
Tunisian Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts pays courtesy visit to Ioc headquarters. The interview focused on the different activities implemented by the Ioc, as well as on the concept of the Olive Route
World Olive Oil Exhibition returns to revive the olive oil markets on a global scale
The magic of olive oil returns. The 9th Wooe will be held on the 8th and 9th of March 2022
An olive development plan for Pakistan
The Executive Director of the International Olive Council, Abdellatif Ghedira, welcomed at headquarters H.E. Shujjat Ali Rathore, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The 2021 World Olive Day
The IOC celebrates World Olive Day on 26 November every year. To promote this important event, the Executive Secretariat works with and provides support for delegations from member countries, representatives from the sector, local authorities, observatories, and members of the diplomaticcorps from countries that have signed the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives 2015
Mechanics of the infinitely small: NanoGear, towards a molecular gear
Oscillatory and rotational motions of different parts are combined in a newly conceived artificial molecule, paving the way for the construction of devices capable of transforming and transmitting movements on the nanometer scale. The nanodevice was designed, synthesized and tested by a team of researchers of the University of Bologna led by Massimo Baroncini and Alberto Credi. This is a result of the Center for Light Activated Nanostructures (Clan), a joint laboratory between the University and Cnr Isof in Bologna. The study is published by the prestigious journal Chem
Important notice for producers of the Southern Hemisphere
The Northern Hemisphere olive oils submitted to the MIOOA competition are already being tasted. We are still waiting for the finest oils from the Southern Hemisphere. Please make sure to send in your olive oil samples by the deadline of 15 July 2021.
Awaiting Southern Hemisphere oils, Northern Hemisphere oils are being assessed
The professional tasters from the Onaoo panel are at work evaluating the extra virgin olive oils competing in the second edition of the Milan International Olive Oil Award. While waiting for the other juries to get to work, we would like to present a video with the performance of panel leader Marcello Scoccia. In the meantime, companies from the Southern Hemisphere can participate and send their oils
Registration to participate in the MIOOA 2021 extra virgin quality competition for the southern hemisphere is now open
Deadline for entries is 15 July 2021
Last days to participate in the Milan International Olive Oil Award
There is time until 20 April. The competition, now in its second edition, was ideated by Olio Officina and is carried out in collaboration with the Onaoo panel group, followed by evaluations by various juries made up of buyers, restaurateurs and chefs, sommeliers, journalists and consumers
All our publications in English
For those who do not live in Europe and live in other continents, it' s possible to read our renowned OOF International Magazine in its browsable digital version
We have extended until April 20 the second edition of Milan International Olive Oil Award
The Covid effects create difficulties in the delivery of olive oils in competition. We recommend the utmost speed, because after this date we will not be able to accept entries