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WHO'S WHO IN CALIFORNIA OLIVE OIL
Several groups exist in California to represent olive oil producers. Below is a description of the major California olive oil organizations. OLIVE OIL COMMISSION OF CALIFORNIA BOARD MEMBERS The Olive Oil Commission of California is a government entity of the State of California and operates with general oversight from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The OOCC was established and is funded by California olive oil farmers. The OOCC conducts research to assist farmers in successfully growing a healthy, sustainable crop. It also works to develop and enforce standards for the purity and quality of California olive oil. The OOCC has implemented a mandatory process for verifying the quality and purity of their members’ products through a government sampling program and third-party sensory and chemistry analysis. Under the OOCC program, labels on California olive oil must provide a clear indication of the quality grade. 2565 Alluvial Ave Clovis, CA 93611 www.oliveoilcommission.org CALIFORNIA OLIVE OIL COUNCIL (COOC) The COOC is a trade association with the mission of encouraging the consumption of certified California extra virgin olive oil through education, outreach and communications. The COOC is committed to upholding the highest standards within the olive oil industry through its Seal Certification Program. The COOC Taste Panel, founded in 1998, has certified over 400 oils through its quality program. 801 Camelia St., Suite D Berkeley, CA 94710 (888) 718-9830 www.cooc.com AMERICAN OLIVE OIL PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Founded in 2012 , the American Olive Oil Producers Association is the unified voice for American olive oil producers and their state association, AOOPA advocates in Washington, DC, state capitols and with partners around the world for policies for fair global market access for all producers; to support effective testing, standards and regulations; and to promote education about the quality and culinary and health benefits of olive oil. 2525 Alluvial Ave, Suite 261 Clovis, CA 93611 (559) 472-7838 www.aoopa.org UC DAVIS OLIVE CENTER The University of California Davis Olive Center is a self-funded university/industry coalition. The world- renowned center brings together nearly 60 UC faculty members, research specialists and farm advisors who address the research and education needs of California olive growers and processors. The center also collaborates with institutions worldwide. University of California, Davis Robert Mondavi Institute 392 Old Davis Rd. Davis, CA 95616 (530) 752-3176 olivecenter.ucdavis.edu |
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