About
International Olive Oil Network
Professional & Education
Advantage
MISSION
Our mission is to provide a gateway to cutting-edge olive oil advancements, knowledge, and expertise for professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.
Through advanced, industry-relevant training programs, we connect practitioner-oriented education with the global olive oil industry—emphasizing gastronomy, health benefits, sustainability, sommelier branding, and responsible business practices.
ABOUT
International Olive Oil Network
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
From aspiring producers and marketers to established sommeliers, educators and tasters, our courses offer immersive learning opportunities for professionals at every stage. Taught byrecognized experts, these programs cultivate the deep technical understanding and strategic thinking essential for success in the evolving olive oil landscape.
Connecting Education with Industry
Our programs bridge the gap between academic excellence and practical application, ensuring that participants acquire the skills, insights, and networks needed to become influentialleaders—whether as connoisseurs, experts, sommeliers, or entrepreneurs in the olive oil space.
Building Transformative Leaders
We are committed to developing individuals who can address complex challenges with innovation and vision. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on engagement, collaborative problem-solving, and forward-thinking entrepreneurship—preparing you to navigate and shape the future of the olive oil industry on a global scale.
The Transformative Power of Olive Oil Sommelier Training Across the Value Chain
From farming to final consumption, the olive oil industry faces unique challenges and shares a collective pursuit of quality, authenticity, and deeper consumer engagement. By placing sommelier training at the heart of our offerings, we unify every stakeholder—helping producers refine their products, retailers stand out in crowded markets, those in gastronomy innovate on menus and presentation, seasoned sommeliers strengthen their storytelling and consumer engagement, and consumers make informed, rewarding choices. This inclusive, cross-cutting approach raises quality standards and drives profitability and growth throughout the entire value chain.
ABOUT THE INT'L OLIVE OIL NETWORK
The Olive Oil Network Vision
At the Olive Oil Network, we don’t just teach about olive oil—we ignite passion and inspire innovation. By integrating high quality knowledge with hands-on experiences and industry-focused networking, our new model of transversal training is your gateway to becoming a forerunner in the olive oil space and even transforming your passion into a profession.
In 2025, we introduce our first training program, “Future of Olive Oil”—a meticulously designed experience that expands your knowledge, strengthens your expertise, and equips you with the tools to build or enhance a successful business in the olive oil space.
“As co-founder of the International Olive Oil Network I’m proud to launch a platform that elevates careers totop industry levels and facilitates the creation of successful business all along the olive oil value
chain. it’s more than learning— It's skill-building for long-term success.”
— Marisa Silva, Co-founder & Head of Collaboration Partnerships, Int'l Olive Oil Network
“Our goal was to design a program that goes beyond olive oil sensory science, focusing on the skills and mindset needed to elevate participants into transformative advocates for the industry.”
— Spyros Tsevas, Co-founder, Int'l Olive Oil Network & Head of Program Excellence
WHY WE CREATED THIS PROGRAM
A story of innovation and excellence!
At the Olive Oil Network, we don’t just teach about olive oil—we ignite passion and inspire innovation. By integrating high quality knowledge with hands-on experiences and
industry-focused networking, our new model of transversal training is your gateway to becoming
a forerunner in the olive oil space and even transforming your passion into a profession.
In 2025, we introduce our first training program, “Future of Olive Oil”—a meticulously designed experience that expands your knowledge, strengthens your expertise, and equips you with the tools to build or enhance a successful business in the olive oil space.
