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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.
Feb. 16, 2016 World
Feb. 1, 2016 Production
Nov. 23, 2015 World
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.
Jul. 30, 2012
Chemists' Society Offers Proficiency Testing for Olive Oil Sensory Panels
AOCS recognition will give sensory panels an opportunity to demonstrate to olive oil producers, retailers, and importers that they are accurately assessing olive oil quality.
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.
Jul. 28, 2011
Sensory Evaluation Classes Return to Paso Robles Olive Festival
In their second year at the Olive Festival, the classes are part of the olive oil short courses offered by the U.C. Davis Olive Center.
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.