The International Olive Council (IOC) has recently updated its trade standard, which sets the world’s benchmark for olive oil quality. These standards are what laboratories and authorities use to decide if an oil is “extra virgin”, “virgin” or “lampante” and whether it can be sold in export markets. In June 2025, the European Union formally supported a series of major testing changes at the 121st IOC Council of Members meeting. These changes ..

Despite its modest scale in global olive oil production, Australia continues to play an increasingly strategic role in the global supply chain... thanks to its quality-driven focus and growing domestic appetite for premium extra virgin olive oil.

As air frying technology gains popularity for its ability to produce crispy, flavorful food with less oil, the choice of frying oil becomes critical - not just for taste, but for health and oil stability. A recent peer-reviewed study published in European Food Research and Technology compared the performance of four commonly used oils - ghee, sunflower oil, sesame oil, and virgin olive oil - under both conventional and air frying conditions.

At harvest time, it’s easy to get swept up in the rush of processing your olives, but remember... the care you take during harvest and processing will show up in your final product. Lab tests provide a window into the quality and authenticity of your olive oil, helping you meet quality standards and identify areas for improvement.

Producing a truly memorable extra-virgin olive oil is only half the story; the other half is placing it in front of the right judges, at the right time, to earn the medals and credibility that open doors to retailers, chefs, export and domestic buyers. Yet with more than two dozen serious competitions now dotting the calendar... from local shows and boutique regional awards to global flagship competitions like NYIOOC and the IOC’s Mario Solinas..

The global olive oil market has entered unprecedented territory. In 2023, Spain’s severe drought has crippled the world’s largest producer, driving olive oil prices to record highs and reshaping global supply chains. As European consumers face steep costs, Australian producers are experiencing strong demand and record export returns. This article examines the climatic and economic forces behind this crisis.

What is a DOP Closure and how do you apply it to an Olive Oil glass bottle? Once the olive oil has been filled into the bottle you can see the video on how to apply.

No doubt, she then took some home to her humble abode and, to her even greater delight, was able to duplicate the process. People still cure olives today in some Greek islands by dipping a basket of olives daily into the sea for 10 days. When the inner flesh is dark brown, the olives are ready to eat. To begin the brine processing, place your clean olives in cold water and change the water each day for 10 days. (I use large, plastic, covered...