Farmers’ Training Center by the Didim Agricultural Chamber – Presiding member of the RECOMED Network

As part of the 7th Didim Olive Festival, the official opening of the Farmers’ Training Center will take place, an initiative of particular importance to the local farming community and the wider region. The new Center aims to be a modern space for education, training, and support for producers, promoting knowledge exchange, innovation, and the …

7th INTERNATIONAL OLIVE FESTIVAL IN DIDIM (10-12 OCTOBER 2025)

For the 7th consecutive year, the Olive Festival will take place in Didim, Turkey, celebrating the timeless cultural and nutritional value of the olive. This year’s program is rich and diverse, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of events and activities. Highlights include: Exhibition and live performances inspired by the symbolism and …

Municipality of Koper: olive oil takes center stage!

Many interesting events have been planned and will take place in Koper, with olive oil playing the leading role. It all starts on September 12 with the 9th traditional Olive Oil Festival, featuring tastings and talks by experts on the topic of oliviculture. At the end of November, the New Olive Oil Festival will follow, …

International Symposium “Olive Oils of Croatia and the Adriatic Coast”

An Immersive Journey into Quality, Artistry and Culture — with a Guided, Certified Tasting Course. Experience the region’s exquisite olive oil through guided tastings, expert-led workshops, and cultural immersion on the island of Brač. The symposium blends education, innovation, and celebration in an unforgettable setting, bringing together olive oil enthusiasts, producers, and industry experts from …

Girolio d’Italia sets off from Lampedusa with champion Daniele Bennati as its spokesperson

Lampedusa – a welcoming land, a crossroads of cultures and a symbol of an Italy that unites – is the island chosen by the National Association of Oil Cities to present the new edition of GirOlio d’Italia, dedicated to the theme that will be the common thread running through all activities in 2025: “The Olive …

THE IOC IS PREPARING TO CELEBRATE WORLD OLIVE DAY 2024

THE IOC WILL COMMEMORATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET PYRAMID In November 2024, the IOC will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the official publication of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in the margins of World Olive Day. The IOC would like to recognize the people and organizations that pioneered this initiative, …

10th Panhellenic Olive Oil and Table Olive Festival of Kalamata under the auspices of the “Mediterranean Olive Oil Cities Network – RECOMED”

10th Panhellenic Olive Oil and Table Olive Festival of Kalamata under the auspices of the “Mediterranean Olive Oil Cities Network – RECOMED”. On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April 2024, the “10th Panhellenic Olive Oil and Table Olive Festival of Kalamata” will take place in Kalamata (at the Elysian Luxury Hotel), an initiative of the …

Signing ceremony of the accession agreement of the Municipality of Koper, Slovenia to RECOMED

Mr. George Karabatos, RECOMED President, an Mrs. Olga Mezeridou, RECOMED Executive Consultant, attended the Municipality of Koper, Slovenia on 24-27 November for the official accession of Municipality of Koper to the RECOMED network. The official signing ceremony took place on 24 November during the annual meeting of olive oil producers to celebrate World Olive Day. …