AT A GLANCE
FOOS 2025 in Numbers
60 Visionary participants
19 Countries
11 Speakers
Speakers across science, production, and gastronomy
6 Keynotes
2 Round tables
1 Shared mission
Advancing excellence & integrity in olive oil
A First Edition That Set a New Standard
The inaugural edition of the Future of Olive Oil Summit brought together leading voices from every corner of the olive oil ecosystem. Participants exchanged insights on production, quality, sensory science, innovation, regulation, communication, and sustainability.
The program combined thought-provoking keynotes, hands-on sensory sessions, curated tastings, and collaborative discussions — all designed to inspire concrete progress in the sector.
FUTURE OF OLIVE OIL SUMMIT 2025
Key Moments
FUTURE OF OLIVE OIL SUMMIT 2025
Voices That Shaped
the Conversation
“Diversification — combining olive oil, gastronomy, and tourism — as a strategic bet.”
Prof. Juan Antonio Parrilla-González
(Spain)
Oleotourism & Cooperative Innovation Expert | Vice-Dean, University of Jaén | Technical Director, Picualia Oleoturismo
“The potential of the Korean market, especially for premium-grade olive oils is enormous.”
Jungsuk Lee
(South Korea)
Olive Culture Ambassador & Communicator | Founding Director, Korea International Olive Oil Competition (KIOOC)
“It is crucial to promote transparency and sustainability from the field to the supermarket shelves.“
Emmanouil (Manolis) Karpadakis
(Greece)
Olive Oil Quality, Value Chain & Innovation Expert | VP Cretan Exporters Association
“Our drive is to sharpen the senses and shape the taste of tomorrow. Through our research and collaborations, we aim to make the world of olive oil more tangible and enjoyable.”
Annette Bongartz
(Switzerland)
Sensory Science & Olive Oil Expert | Head of Food Perception Group, ZHAW | Panel Leader, Swiss Olive Oil Panel
“Farmers need both science and storytelling.“
Nicholas Coleman
(United States)
International Olive Oil Expert & Brand Strategist | Co-Founder, Grove and Vine (New York)
“We are committed to preserving and valorising Greece’s local olive varieties, while supporting traditional cultivation and small scale producers.”
Dr. Georgios Koubouris
(Greece)
Olive Tree Research & Climate Innovation Leader | Research Director, ELGO-DIMITRA
TESTIMONIALS
What Participants Said
OUTCOMES