sensory evaluation of olive oil
Jan. 27, 2026
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will host its five-day Sommelier Certificate Program in London from March 9 to 13, offering immersive instruction in olive oil sensory analysis, production, health, culinary applications and quality assessment.
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.
Oct. 6, 2025
Europe Edition of Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program Concludes in the Netherlands
Twenty-one professionals completed the Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certification Program, learning about sensory analysis, production, and health benefits.
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.
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.
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.
Feb. 3, 2025 World
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Nov. 1, 2023
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Heads to London
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.
Jun. 13, 2022
For Some, Choosing Olive Oil Is All in The Numbers
Just when we're making some progress convincing consumers that choosing olive is easy, here come the phenatics.
Feb. 6, 2021
A Pioneering Blind Sensory Panel in Tunisia
A group of young blind Tunisians seeks certification of its tasting panel program.
Oct. 24, 2017
'Olive Oil Test' Portal Simplifies Quality Testing
Oliveoiltest.com simplifies and secures the process of getting olive oils tested for purity and quality.
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.
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.
Aug. 1, 2017
'Oleum' Project Seeks Better Solutions to Protect Olive Oil Authenticity
Part of Europe's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program is an ambitious plan to find common approaches and analytical tools to check the quality and authenticity of olive oil.
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.
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.
Apr. 18, 2017
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Expands to California
Following the success of the New York series, the International Culinary Center and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab are expanding the sommelier certification program to the school's Bay Area campus.