Feb. 16, 2021
Brian WilsonThe Olive Oil Times Education lab has developed a remote learning platform for olive oil with on-demand courses, webinars and workshops that can be tailored to individual goals.
Pre-recorded video lessons and live, interactive programs cover topics ranging from olive cultivation and oil production to quality assessment, nutrition and health.
See Also:Olive Oil Times Education LabThe video lessons — presented in English with Spanish and Italian subtitles — are saved in the user’s dashboard where they can be watched, paused and resumed at any time.
Interactive webinars include the delivery of samples and tasting glasses in advance of live meetings with guided tastings and instruction.
The platform was created to provide distance learning opportunities for producers, importers and distributors, retailers, foodservice professionals and anyone who wants to learn more about olive oil.
While the course offerings in the initial release of the platform are limited, anyone with expertise in olive oil can apply to be an instructor, and the catalog of courses will be continuously expanded.
Registered users are notified when new course offerings are added.
Registration for the Education Lab’s in-person programs, which were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will also be available on the portal when they resume.
More information is available on the Education Lab website.
Related Articles
Aug. 26, 2022
Olive Center Expands Olive Oil Education to Adolescents and Children
The goal of the program is to teach children how to identify common defects and learn how to cook with olive oil from a young age.
Dec. 22, 2021
Boundary Bend Co-Founder: Quality and Investment Are Key to Olive Oil’s Future
Rob McGavin said the industry needs to work together to succeed long-term, from technology-based solutions to emphasizing extra virgin olive oil’s health benefits.
May. 4, 2022
New Law in Sicily Protects and Promotes the Mediterranean Diet
The purpose of the new law is to promote local food production, MedDiet education, wine and oleotourism, public health and environmental protection strategies.
Feb. 17, 2022
Olive Council Announces Australian Campaign
The IOC said a three-year campaign tp promote olive oil in Australia will target consumers, producers and policymakers.
Jun. 22, 2022
Scientists Identify Gene Responsible for Olive Oil’s Aroma
Researchers determined that manipulating the 13-HPL gene could allow farmers to predict olive oil aroma or create new cultivars with specific aromas.
Oct. 26, 2022
In Croatia, Students Join Award-Winning Farm for Olive Harvest
Students from Zagreb also learned about the milling process. The oil they helped produce will be submitted to the 2023 NYIOOC.
Mar. 25, 2022
The Flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Countless factors influence the flavors in extra virgin olive oils. Understanding the basics can lead to satisfying results.
Oct. 10, 2022
Solfrut Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Market as Production Grows
With 2,000 trees recently planted in super-high-density and a new mill, the award-winning company in San Juan seeks to grow Argentina’s olive oil culture.