olive oil tasting
Aug. 26, 2021
Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of EVOO
The findings could pave the way to increase the appeal of extra virgin olive oil for consumers turned off by bitter and pungent flavors.
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.
Feb. 17, 2021
Bringing Olive Oil Tourism to Greece’s Most Popular Island
Anita Zachou is determined to turn Mykonos into a leading olive oil tourism destination, even though the island produces no EVOO of its own.
Feb. 16, 2021
Olive Oil Times Launches Distance Education Portal
Pre-recorded video lessons and live, interactive workshops cover topics ranging from olive cultivation and oil production to tasting, nutrition and health.
Feb. 6, 2021
A Pioneering Blind Sensory Panel in Tunisia
A group of young blind Tunisians seeks certification of its tasting panel program.
Dec. 20, 2019
Olive Council Validates Red Tasting Glass
The International Olive Council validated a new red garnet glass for olive oil tasting
Apr. 3, 2019 Business
Nov. 12, 2018 Business
Six-Day Program in London to Train New Generation of Olive Oil Experts
Nov. 5, 2018 Business
May. 12, 2018 Business
Apr. 12, 2018 Business
Feb. 12, 2018
Sixth 'ExtraLucca' Presents Some of Italy's Best
The Ducal Palace of Lucca will host a two-day exposition of select Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jan. 16, 2018
Olive Oil Tasting Program to Follow NYIOOC
On April 30, the Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Program returns to New York's International Culinary Center (ICC) for an intensive, 6-day course in olive oil sensory assessment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May. 22, 2014
Trade Group Offers Olive Oil Tasting Seminar
Extra Virgin Alliance is holding a tasting seminar for buyers and culinary professionals just before the Fancy Food Show in New York.
May. 7, 2014
Olive Oil Course Spans the Journey from Tree to Table
A new course from the International Olive Oil School will lead participants through the basics of olive oil tasting and food pairing techniques.
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.
Jan. 13, 2014
On the Rise: Olive Oil Tastings in the U.K.
Thanks to cookery shows, the web, and the availability of quality olive oil, Britons now want to comprehend the magic behind the product.
Nov. 21, 2013
'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia
During the three days visitors tasted new extra virgin olive oils, attended lectures and enjoyed top-quality gastronomy delights.
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.
Apr. 18, 2013
An Olive Oil Tasting at Fairway Market
Steve Jenkins is the cheesemonger and master merchant for Fairway Market, but he refers to himself as a “student of olive oil.”
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.
