The University of Jaén teaches the only university expert-level course on extra virgin olive oil tasting in the world that is supported by the International Oil Council. Every year, 30 students from different parts of the world assist to this course to obtain their official taster certificate, a specialisation that is highly demanded in the […]
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Design and 3D printing to dive in the taste of olive oil
A research team from the University of Jaén has worked in the design of kitchenware for extra virgin olive oil tastings. Their goal is to bring this product to the general public. They have developed the idea of a company, Elaia Zait, which detected that there wasn’t specific kitchenware on the market that enabled non-professional […]
Juan Martínez, olive oil internationally recognized for its authenticity
Juan is one of the people behind Auténtico, olive oil made in Granada which is getting international recognition, winning various awards. For example, a Gold Medal at a competition in Los Angeles (USA), the highest distinction at BIOL 2016 (Italy), or the Gold Mosque (Cordoba). The work and experience of the business Nufol also supports […]
Luis Torres-Morente, quality as the international packaging of olive oil
Luis Torres-Morente is the managing director of Aceites Maeva, and is part of the third generation of a saga of olive oil businessmen. Everything started in Porcuna, in the province of Jaén, in the oil mil that was opened by his grandfather; but Aceites Maeva was set up by his father. Currently, this is the […]