Apr. 27, 2017
Best Olive Oils for 2017 Will be Announced Tonight
The winners of the 2017 New York International Olive Oil Competition will be revealed at a live-streamed 5:30 (EDT) press conference.
Apr. 18, 2017
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Expands to California
Following the success of the New York series, the International Culinary Center and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab are expanding the sommelier certification program to the school's Bay Area campus.
Mar. 9, 2017
Expert Tasters from Japan, Australia, U.S. Chosen to Lead 5th NYIOOC
Miciyo Yamada from Japan, Lina Smith from the United States and Robert Harris from Australia will lead this year's panel.
Jan. 2, 2017 World
Sommelier Certification Course Returns to NY with Intensive 7-Day Program
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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
Course for Advanced Tasters at McEvoy Ranch
On February 8, noted researcher Agustí Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.
Nov. 23, 2015
Taste Panel App Digitizes Sensory Analyses
A new app promises to increase the accuracy, security and sustainability of olive oil taste testing.
Nov. 18, 2015
Assitol President, Calling Adulteration in Italy 'Residual,' Suggests Review of Taste Tests
The Italian olive oil sector is living intense days. Widely publicized accusations of fraud by famous brands of olive oil sold in Italian supermarkets revitalized a simmering debate on the guarantees of authenticity due to consumers and the adequate protections deserved by producers. In an interview with Olive Oil Times, the president of Assitol, the Italian
Aug. 3, 2015
Courses on Lake Garda for Tasters and Experts
O’Live & Italy, founded by Maria Paola Gabusi, is offering courses on olive oil tasting and much more.
Jun. 1, 2015
Olive Center Offers Two Courses for Olive Oil Sensory Evaluation
The UC Davis Olive Center is offering its 12th and 13th Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Courses starting June 15.
May. 11, 2015
Designing Sensors to Mimic Human Sensory Analysis of Olive Oil
Researchers are working on designing sensors to mimic the role of human sensory perceptions in the evaluation of olive oil.
Feb. 18, 2015
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
The UC Davis Olive Center will conduct its sensory evaluation course this June at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater.
Jan. 13, 2015
In Land of Milk and Honey, Distaste for Bitter and Pungent EVOO
Consumers at a trade fair in Zurich disliked the bitter and pungent taste of high quality EVOOs.
Jun. 5, 2014
A new book covers everything from olive oil sensory assessment to marketing and communication developments from experts in their fields.
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.
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.
Mar. 5, 2013
Software for Improved Olive Oil Evaluation Developed in Spain
Researchers at the University of Jaén have developed software to improve the evaluation and classification of extra virgin olive oils.
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.
Jan. 22, 2013
Council Recognizes Chilean Tasting Panel
Chile raises its standing in the international olive oil community by receiving the IOC's prestigious sensory analysis panel certification.