Nov. 1, 2023
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab returns to Central London with its five-day Sommelier Certificate Program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feb. 6, 2021
A Pioneering Blind Sensory Panel in Tunisia
A group of young blind Tunisians seeks certification of its tasting panel program.
Jun. 11, 2020 News Briefs
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May. 23, 2019 Production
Apr. 30, 2019
53th Meeting of the IOC Advisory Committee Held in Cairo
The meeting in Cairo of the IOC Advisory Committee looks at a more sustainable olive oil market, restates the value of the panel test
Apr. 3, 2019
Facial Recognition May Complement Taste Tests
Researchers are developing facial recognition software with the aim to enhance the accuracy of panel testing.
Feb. 28, 2019
Sommelier Program to Follow 2019 NYIOOC
The eighth edition of the widely acclaimed program for olive oil sensory evaluation will follow the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition this May.
Jan. 29, 2019
37 Complete Sommelier Program in London
Olive oil professionals and enthusiasts from 17 countries gathered in central London as the prestigious program made its European debut.
Nov. 12, 2018
Six-Day Program in London to Train New Generation of Olive Oil Experts
Few spots remain in the first London edition of the renowned program on olive oil quality assessment.
Sep. 19, 2018
18 Complete Sommelier Certification Program
Professionals and enthusiasts from eight countries who completed the six-day program at the International Culinary Center said they were eager to use their expertise to educate others and advance innovative projects.
Jun. 21, 2018
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to California
It will be the sixth edition of the groundbreaking course organized by the Olive Oil Times Education Lab in partnership with the International Culinary Center.
Mar. 9, 2017
Expert Tasters from Japan, Australia, U.S. Chosen to Lead 5th NYIOOC
Miciyo Yamada from Japan, Lina Smith from the United States and Robert Harris from Australia will lead this year's panel.
Jan. 2, 2017
Sommelier Certification Course Returns to NY with Intensive 7-Day Program
The Olive Oil Program at New York's International Culinary Center returns next month with a comprehensive, week-long course for those who wish to achieve olive oil sommelier certification.
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.
Jul. 25, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Course at New York's International Culinary Center
The renowned International Culinary Center (ICC) in New York and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab will present the first Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Level 1 Course October 8-10 at the ICC’s SoHo campus.
Feb. 16, 2016
Fact Check: 3 Common Myths About Olive Oil Quality
Let's dispel some confusion about three fundamental characteristics of liquid gold.
Feb. 1, 2016
Course for Advanced Tasters at McEvoy Ranch
On February 8, noted researcher Agustí Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.