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Tasting

News Briefs

Dec. 4, 2025

Study Links €1.1 B in Losses to Tasting-Panel Variability in Spain

Researchers say tasting-panel variability continues to undermine Spain’s olive oil sector, with misclassifications costing growers more than €1.1 billion in ten years.

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News Briefs

Mar. 21, 2025

Renowned Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to New York

The five-day program teaches quality assessment, production best practices, health and nutrition, culinary applications and more.

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News Briefs

Feb. 17, 2025

Renowned Sommelier Program Branches Out in Europe

Olive Oil Times is partnering with the Olive Oil Academy to offer its flagship course in the Netherlands and beyond.

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News Briefs

Feb. 12, 2025

Peru Has Its Own Olive Council-Approved Tasting Panel

The panel will help improve olive oil quality ahead of what many expect to be a fruitful harvest.

Man examining a blue olive oil bottle while seated in a seminar with other attendees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Feb. 3, 2025

New Class of Sommeliers Affirmed in London

Producers, importers, retailers and olive oil enthusiasts from around the world delved into production and sensory assessment in Central London.

Two participants in a tasting session, one smelling from a blue container while the other is seated with eyes closed. - Olive Oil Times
Tasting

Jun. 2, 2024

37 Complete Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program in New York

Attendees from around the world will apply fresh knowledge on olive oil production, health benefits, culinary applications and more to their businesses and projects.

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Participants seated at tables with laptops during a workshop session, focused on their tasks. - Olive Oil Times
Woman holding freshly harvested olives while sitting on a green net in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
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A woman with short hair holding a blue container while seated among a group of people. - Olive Oil Times
Tasting

Jun. 5, 2023

38 Complete Sommelier Certification Program in New York

Professionals and enthusiasts from around the world completed an intensive week-long course on olive oil quality and sensory assessment.

A young man serving food to a seated participant during a presentation on olfactory sensations. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Mar. 27, 2023

31 Complete Sommelier Certification Course in London

A diverse group of olive oil professionals and hobbyists gathered in central London for the intensive five-day course.

Man with glasses holding a blue glass cup to his nose, appearing to smell it. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Oct. 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.

Woman with curly hair smelling from a blue glass container in a neutral setting. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 24, 2022

Researchers in Spain Investigate Positive Organoleptic Attributes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A study identifies new methods to better understand the "green fruity" and "ripe fruity" organoleptic profiles of extra virgin olive oil.

Two women participating in an olive oil tasting session, holding blue glasses and examining the aroma. - Olive Oil Times
Tasting

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.

Green olive oil being poured from a metal spout into a container. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Aug. 26, 2021

Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The findings could pave the way to increase the appeal of extra virgin olive oil for consumers turned off by bitter and pungent flavors.

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World

Jun. 17, 2021

Olive Oil Sommelier Program Heads to Croatia

The Olive Oil Times Education Lab's flagship five-day sommelier program will be presented in Postira, Croatia coinciding with the fourth annual World Championship of Olive Picking and the local olive harvest this October.

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The Best Olive Oils

Jan. 16, 2018

Croatian Joins Elite Panel of Tasters in New York

Dr. Karolina Brkic Bubola, the leader of the official panel for olive oil sensory assessment for the Republic of Croatia, will be among the 18 judges at the 2018 NYIOOC.

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Food & Cooking

Jan. 10, 2018

Restaurant, Wine Retailer Team Up to Pair Wines, Olive Oils and Foods

An olive oil sommelier is sharing his passion through a series of events in Olympia, Washington.

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World

Dec. 22, 2017

Smithsonian Explores the World's Best Olive Oils

The Smithsonian Institution will host a seminar to explore high-quality extra virgin olive oils on February 3.

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World

Oct. 10, 2017

24 Achieve Olive Oil Sommelier Certification After Intensive Week in California

They join the growing ranks of sommeliers around the world -- ambassadors of olive oil who will, in turn, educate others on matters of olive oil quality, usage, and appreciation.

Chef smelling a blue cup during an olive oil tasting session in a professional kitchen. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

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World

Jul. 21, 2017

A Perfect Olive Oil Martini

A summer cocktail for an olive oil purist.

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World

May. 17, 2017

Change the Olive Oil Tasting Glass? Some See Red

A glassware designer and the University of Jaén think they've found a better vessel for olive oil sensory analysis.

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World

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.

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