From the Fancy Food Show to regional Olive Festivals, the COOC participates in or hosts a number events each year. Here's a listing of events that may be of interest to COOC members or olive oil enthusiasts.

Please note: events, unless specifically noted as such, are not sponsored by the COOC nor are they endorsed by the COOC. Please contact the sponsor of the event directly for specific information. The COOC is not responsible for inaccuracies or claims made in the communication of these activities.

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Friday, May 23, 2008
COOC Hosts Special Sensory Assessment Seminar Featuring Juan Ramon Izquierdo, Panel Leader, Spanish Ministry of Agriculture at COPIA in Napa.

WHEN: Friday, May 23 1:00 pm -5:30 pm
Reception following seminar from 530-630 PM
WHERE: The COPIA Center in Napa   www.copia.org
Space is limited.

We are delighted to announce a half day seminar which will be presented by Juan Ramon Izquierdo, Panel Leader for The Ministry of Agriculture in Madrid, Spain. Juan Ramon is one of the world's leading sensory and technical experts and we are quite thrilled that he will be available to teach this seminar.

The seminar will include tastings as well as presentations on sensory assessment including defects and technical aspects of production.

Following the seminar, there will be a wine reception from 530-630 PM in the patio.

Please join us for this exceptional opportunity to be taught by one of the world's most knowledgeable olive oil masters.

The seminar fee is $65 for COOC members and $100 for non-members. The fee includes all seminar tastings as well as the patio reception.

Seating will be limited and your seats will be confirmed upon payment. The COOC accepts checks, MasterCard and Visa.

You may call the COOC office to confirm your reservations at 888-718-9830, respond via e-mail or fax the information below to fax: 510-528-2271.

Please do not send credit card information via email.

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Seating is limited and all responses must be received by Friday, May 16.

NASFT Show
June 29-July 1, 2008
The COOC Will Exhibit at the New York NASFT Show June 29-July 1, 2008 in Booth 5030. This event is the largest specialty food show in North America. Seating will be limited. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to meet one of the world’s leading olive oil experts. in conjunction with Food and Wine Magazine.

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View List of Olive Oil Winners from the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Olive Oil Competition Event held on November 9-11, 2006

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