olive oil tasting
Jun. 19, 2025
In Potoci, a Tasting Room Signals a New Era for Bosnian Olive Oil
Bosnia and Herzegovina's olive oil industry is on the rise, with the opening of the country's first olive oil tasting room and efforts to promote quality and international recognition.
May. 31, 2025
37 Complete Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program in New York
Thirty-seven professionals completed the five-day Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certification Course in Manhattan, mastering sensory analysis, production best practices, health benefits, and more.
Jul. 23, 2024
Fustiness, Rancidity Are the Most Common Defects in World Competition Submissions
Defects prevent olive oil from qualifying as an extra virgin, while diminishing its taste and health benefits.
May. 23, 2024
First OlivitalyMed Festival Hailed as Success in Cilento
The event, which spotlighted extra virgin olive oil in Campania and Italy, also hosted conferences on cooking, health, tourism and science.
Mar. 13, 2024
The Rise of Cycling in Italian Olive Groves
In Umbria and Lazio, farms and sport groups organize bike tours in the olive groves, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery and taste local olive products.
Sep. 11, 2023
Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Local Cuisine Delight the Senses on Hvar
Eva Marija ÄŒurin challenged guests at a dinner to decide which extra virgin olive oils paired best with local dishes.
Aug. 24, 2023 Tasting
Cultural Events in Southern Italy Combine Music, Nature and Olive Oil
Oct. 25, 2022 Basics
Jun. 22, 2022 Tasting
Scientists Identify Gene Responsible for Olive Oil’s Aroma
Jan. 20, 2022 Basics
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.
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
Facial Recognition May Complement Taste Tests
Researchers are developing facial recognition software with the aim to enhance the accuracy of panel testing.
Aug. 19, 2016
5 Easy Ways to Know Your Olive Oil is a Ripoff
So you splurged for extra virgin olive oil, but did you get what you paid for? Here are five sure signs you got ripped.
Apr. 14, 2016
International Culinary Center to Offer Olive Oil Sommelier Certification
The new program's executive director, Curtis Cord and Dorothy Hamilton, the founder of the International Culinary Center, announced the joint project at the NYIOOC press conference today.
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 Agustà Romero will teach a course examining the causes of various olive oil attributes.
Jul. 7, 2015
Workshop to Improve Olive Oil Tasting Skills
Two of the world's most experienced olive oil tasters, Paul Vossen and Richard Gawel, have organized a one-day workshop to take olive oil tasters to the next level.
Feb. 18, 2015
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
The UC Davis Olive Center will conduct its sensory evaluation course this June at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater.
Jan. 13, 2015
In Land of Milk and Honey, Distaste for Bitter and Pungent Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Consumers at a trade fair in Zurich disliked the bitter and pungent taste of high quality EVOOs.
Nov. 28, 2014
Two Courses in Verona for Aspiring Olive Oil Experts
Two olive oil courses in Verona next March will coincide with the international wine competition and exposition Vinitaly.