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 Grades
Chemists' Society Offers Proficiency Testing for Olive Oil Sensory Panels
Jan. 14, 2012 World
New Sensory Analysis Course to Highlight Olive Oils from La Rioja
Jul. 28, 2011 Tasting
Sensory Evaluation Classes Return to Paso Robles Olive Festival
Jun. 27, 2011 World
Feb. 1, 2011 Opinions
Sep. 14, 2010
Understanding the New USDA Olive Oil Standards
Next month new USDA standards for olive oil go into effect. Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne and Paul Vossen address common questions about what the standards mean for producers.
Aug. 24, 2010
Uruguay Inaugurates Breakthrough Lab for Olive Oil Evaluation
To ensure Uruguayan olive oil meets IOC criteria, the project will also fund a tasting panel accustomed to the sensory qualities necessary for international certification.
Jul. 19, 2010
4th Beyond Extra Virgin Conference to Focus on Olive Oil Excellence
Billed as an "International Conference on Olive Oil Flavor and Excellence," Beyond Extra Virgin IV will focus on the sensory qualities of what's referred to as super-premium olive oil.