Aug. 19, 2016
5 Easy Ways to Know Your Olive Oil is a Ripoff
So you splurged for extra virgin olive oil, but did you get what you paid for? Here are five sure signs you got ripped.
Apr. 14, 2016
International Culinary Center to Offer Olive Oil Sommelier Certification
The new program's executive director, Curtis Cord and Dorothy Hamilton, the founder of the International Culinary Center, announced the joint project at the NYIOOC press conference today.
Feb. 16, 2016
Fact Check: 3 Common Myths About Olive Oil Quality
Let's dispel some confusion about three fundamental characteristics of liquid gold.
Feb. 1, 2016 Production
Jul. 7, 2015 Tasting
Feb. 18, 2015 N. America
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
Jan. 13, 2015 World
In Land of Milk and Honey, Distaste for Bitter and Pungent EVOO
Nov. 28, 2014 World
Nov. 22, 2014
Tasting School of Valencia Promotes Olive Oil Excellence
The Escuela Valenciana de Cata hosted the latest in its series of educational programs on producing, using and sharing extra virgin olive oil.
May. 22, 2014
Trade Group Offers Olive Oil Tasting Seminar
Extra Virgin Alliance is holding a tasting seminar for buyers and culinary professionals just before the Fancy Food Show in New York.
May. 7, 2014
Olive Oil Course Spans the Journey from Tree to Table
A new course from the International Olive Oil School will lead participants through the basics of olive oil tasting and food pairing techniques.
Feb. 6, 2014
Olive Oil Immersion Course Comes to New York City
The National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (ONAOO), will be hosting a five-day tasting course at Del Posto in New York next month.
Jan. 13, 2014
On the Rise: Olive Oil Tastings in the U.K.
Thanks to cookery shows, the web, and the availability of quality olive oil, Britons now want to comprehend the magic behind the product.
Nov. 21, 2013
'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia
During the three days visitors tasted new extra virgin olive oils, attended lectures and enjoyed top-quality gastronomy delights.
Nov. 12, 2013
International Olive Oil School Opens its Virtual Doors
The International Olive Oil School (IOOS) offers online courses on topics of olive oil quality, health and usage.
Apr. 18, 2013
An Olive Oil Tasting at Fairway Market
Steve Jenkins is the cheesemonger and master merchant for Fairway Market, but he refers to himself as a “student of olive oil.”
Feb. 27, 2013
Professional olive oil tasters need to follow precise rules, and the use of the right tools. The famous cobalt blue tasting glass is one of them.
Nov. 14, 2012
International Olive Oil Tasting Seminar Coming to Kalamata
Participants will examine the characteristics of different olive varieties, and evaluate techniques used in Italy, Spain and the U.S.
Jun. 14, 2012
Slow Food Organizes a 'People's Choice' Contest for Olive Oil
For the seventh year, a Slow Food initiative to lets people discover the best Italian extra virgin olive oils by being professional tasters for one night.
Jun. 6, 2012
Ávila Tasting Room Showcases International Selection of Olive Oils
The ancient olive mill, La Moraleda, of Santa Cruz del Valle in Andalucia, Spain, has opened an international tasting room in its Museum of Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Mediterranean countries.
Mar. 8, 2012
The Demise of Olive New Zealand's Sensory Panel
The Executive of Olives New Zealand (ONZ) has recently announced that it will no longer run the assessment for its OliveMark certification programme in New Zealand.
Jan. 14, 2012
New Sensory Analysis Course to Highlight Olive Oils from La Rioja
A new program designed to raise awareness of the benefits and properties of olive oil will begin this month in Spain's La Rioja province and culminate with a tasting benefit in June.
Jun. 27, 2011
U.K. Consumer Guide Reviews Supermarket Olive Oils
A study carried out this month by product-testing magazine ‘Which?’ suggests consumers may not need to reach for the most expensive bottle when searching for high quality olive oil.