Foods Sponsors Best Abstract Award at The Science of Olive Oil Conference

Foods (ISSN 2304-8158) was pleased to sponsor the Best Abstract Award at The Science of Olive Oil conference, held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece, from 25 to 27 September 2026.

Organized by the Crete Regional Section of the Union of Greek Chemists and the Department of Chemistry of the University of Crete, the conference highlighted the role of science in modern olive growing and olive oil production, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, organizations, producers, and students.

Dr. Aimilia Rigakou (Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece) was recognized for the abstract entitled “Sensory Identity Algorithm for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO-SIA)”. The distinction was presented by Dr. Matthaios P. Kavvalakis on behalf of the Evaluation Committee.

The conference is also connected to the Special Issue “Recent Advances in Olive Oil Science: From Sensory Characteristics and Quality to Food Safety and Human Health", which showcases current developments in olive oil research, quality assessment, food safety, and human health.

We congratulate Dr. Rigakou on this achievement and are delighted to support this important scientific event.

Conference website: https://epistimielaioladou.com/ανακοινώσεις/.

Related Special Issue:
“Recent Advances in Olive Oil Science: From Sensory Characteristics and Quality to Food Safety and Human Health”
Guest Editor: Dr. Matthaios P. Kavvalakis
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2027