Olive growers receive world authorities from the sector in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

On October 30 and 31, olive growers will receive a visit from representatives of the International Olive Oil Committee (IOC) in Rio Grande do Sul. The objective is to present a campaign led by the council that aims to encourage the consumption of extra virgin olive oil by Brazilians to the Brazilian Institute of Olive Growing (Ibraoliva) and its associates. The global mission will visit producers in Rio Grande do Sul in Caçapava do Sul, Cachoeira do Sul and Restinga Seca (RS). On October 31, the delegation led by the IOC's executive director, Jaime Lilio, will present the actions of the four-year campaign, with an investment of 520 thousand Euros, in Vila do Segredo, in Caçapava do Sul. The IOC's focus on Brazil is due to the country being the second largest consumer of extra virgin olive oil in the world. The IOC brings together olive oil-producing countries from all over the world. Brazil is not a member of the Council, as its production is still considered a new product on the ...