Through premium education, trusted quality indicators, and immersive real-world experiences, IOON fosters a global culture where olive oil is not just a product—but a profound journey.
THE IOON APPROACH
A Network of Credibility and Collaboration
Credibility, collaboration, and impact matter. IOON provides
a growing global platform connecting excellence in olive oil — from sensory science to gastronomy, from field to table.
360° Olive Oil Sommelier Advanced Certificate Program
Train with top experts in sensory science, gastronomy, health, and sustainability. Earn an accredited credential grounded in real-world practice and international standards — backed by academic institutions and IOC-recognized panels.
Global Expert Network
Connect with leading scientists, chefs, academics, producers, health advocates, and retail innovators across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Trusted Quality Ecosystem
Engage with IOON’s growing ecosystem of academic partners, ISO 17025-accredited laboratories, IOC-recognized panels, and selected experience partners — all advancing olive oil appreciation, excellence, and trust worldwide.
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In collaboration with IOC-recognized sensory panels, and internationally recognized experts from IOON’s Council of Experts.
IOON 360° OLIVE OIL SOMMELIER ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Description
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By placing olive oil sommelier training at the center of IOON’s mission, this program empowers:
Retailers to differentiate in competitive markets
Chefs to innovate in pairing and menu design
Producers to refine their products
Consumers to make informed, rewarding choices
What You’ll Master
Sensory Science
& Quality Leadership
Develop structured sensory evaluation rooted in IOC and international standards. Learn to detect, describe, and communicate olive oil quality with scientific rigor and practical insight — from common defects to rare cultivars and terroir expression.
KEY DETAILS
Join 360° Olive Oil Sommelier Advanced Certificate Program
Enrollment:
25
limited seats
Location:
Athens, Greece
(in-person, with pre-learning & immersive mill visit)
Tuition:
€2'800
(10% discount for certified olive oil sommeliers and erly birds)
INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC & APPLIED PRACTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Our Council of Experts
The IOON Council of Experts is a peer-nominated body that safeguards IOON’s scientific integrity, curriculum rigor, and neutrality. With leading academics and practitioners across sensory science, ISO-17025 laboratories, IOC-recognized panels, gastronomy, health, sustainability, and innovation, the Council ensures IOON programs remain evidence-led, independently reviewed, and IOC-aligned.
MEET OUR PARTNERS
Explore the IOON Ecosystem
Discover the network of accredited laboratories, IOC-recognized sensory panels, and experiential partners behind the 360° Olive Oil Sommelier Program.
IOON collaborates with scientific institutions, culinary experts, and regional hosts to bring olive oil excellence to life — from advanced sensory testing to in-the-field learning experiences.
Learn how our growing platform of labs, educators, chefs, and producers is shaping the future of quality, trust, and consumer connection.
