Sep. 11, 2017
California's International Culinary Center to Host 3rd Olive Oil Sommelier Program
An international faculty of renowned experts will guide students through more than 100 olive oil samples from 26 countries in the world’s most comprehensive curriculum in olive oil quality assessment.
Aug. 1, 2017
'Oleum' Project Seeks Better Solutions to Protect Olive Oil Authenticity
Part of Europe's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program is an ambitious plan to find common approaches and analytical tools to check the quality and authenticity of olive oil.
Jun. 6, 2017
Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Program Expands to California
The six-day program at the ICC's Campbell, CA campus features the world’s foremost olive oil experts and educators in a comprehensive course spanning production, quality management, and advanced sensory assessment.
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Expert Tasters from Japan, Australia, U.S. Chosen to Lead 5th NYIOOC
Jan. 2, 2017 World
Sommelier Certification Course Returns to NY with Intensive 7-Day Program
Nov. 2, 2016
Tasting olive oil makes Suzan Kantarci Savas happy. Such joy will serve her well in New York this April when she returns with her colleagues to taste over 900 samples in the world's largest olive oil competition.
Oct. 19, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Course Debuts in New York
The groundbreaking olive oil sensory assessment program at the International Culinary Center seeks to turn out expert olive oil tasters. Participants of the first level course agreed they're well on their way.
Aug. 23, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Course Sold Out
The next session will be February 3-10, 2017, when all three levels of the course will be held. Registration for the February session will begin this fall.
Jul. 25, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Course at New York's International Culinary Center
The renowned International Culinary Center (ICC) in New York and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab will present the first Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Level 1 Course October 8-10 at the ICC’s SoHo campus.
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.