Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish and implement appropriate tasting protocols.
- Determine style and sensory quality of the olive oil.
- Determine the analytical quality of the olive oil.
- Identify factors influencing the style and quality of the olive oil.
- Implement findings of tastings and chemical analysis.
- Records of season's tastings and chemical analyses are maintained according to enterprise procedures.
- Horticultural and processing activities and methods are evaluated in terms of modifications and improvements to be made for next season.
- Horticultural production plan for next season is adjusted, documented and communicated to horticultural personnel according to enterprise procedures.
- Processing requirements for next season are documented and communicated to processing personnel according to enterprise procedures.