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  • The Olive Press
  • Olive Tree Biomass a Promising Fossil Fuel Alternative

    Olive Tree Biomass a Promising Fossil Fuel Alternative

    by Naomi Tupper

    Research carried out by the University of Jaén and presented at the recent Bioptima conference has highlighted the great promise of olive tree biomass in the generation of ethanol as a bio-fuel.

    Olive Oil Joins Locavore Movement in American South

    Olive Oil Joins Locavore Movement in American South

    by Lara Camozzo

    "I’ve always used a lot of olive oil in my cooking, but it’s very beautiful that we can now use it from our local sphere,” says award-winning Atlanta chef and restaurateur Hugh Acheson.

    More Storage Aid for Virgin Olive Oil

    More Storage Aid for Virgin Olive Oil

    by Julie Butler

    For the third time in eight months, the European Commission is to subsidise the temporary withdrawal of virgin and extra virgin olive oil from the market in the hope rock bottom farm gate prices improve.

    Olive Oil Leader Carbonell Signs Deal with Formula 1 Team HRT

    Olive Oil Leader Carbonell Signs Deal with Formula 1 Team HRT

    by Naomi Tupper

    Leading Spanish olive oil brand Carbonell has signed an agreement with Formula 1 team HRT in the past week. The deal makes Carbonell the first Spanish food brand to become part of Formula 1 racing.

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    Mediterranean Diet with Exercise Ideal for Metabolic Syndrome

    Mediterranean Diet with Exercise Ideal for Metabolic Syndrome

    by Elena Paravantes

    The Mediterranean Diet coupled with physical activity results in weight loss and better quality of life for those with metabolic syndrome.

    Tomatoes and Olive Oil May Reduce Impotence

    Tomatoes and Olive Oil May Reduce Impotence

    by Julie Butler

    A daily dose of extra virgin olive oil combined with lycopene from tomatoes improved the sex lives of a group of Spanish men, according to a report by the Madrid Urological Institute.

    Moria Elea

    Moria Elea

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    Moria Elea is a blend of extra virgin olive oil (manaki & koroneiki varieties) with rich aromatic character and pungent attributes of medium intensity.

    Freshline Gourmet

    Freshline Gourmet

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    A full, fruity, fresh green olive flavour with a very slight pleasant peppery bite in the back of your throat. Ideal for dressings, appetizers, dips, sauces, marinades, salads, hot bread and bruschetta, fried food, fish and raw vegetables.

    Changing Climate Challenges Olive Oil Sector in Catalonia

    Changing Climate Challenges Olive Oil Sector in Catalonia

    by Julie Butler

    Water shortage due to climate change could make parts of one of Catalonia’s top olive oil producing regions - the Siurana DOP - unviable within 20 years.

    A New Harvester for Traditional Olive Groves

    A New Harvester for Traditional Olive Groves

    by Julie Butler

    The prototype of what is hoped to be an affordable and efficient harvester for Spain’s traditional olive farms has been developed by researchers at the University of Córdoba.

    Cuttlefish Flowers in Bloom … or Alien

    Cuttlefish Flowers in Bloom … or Alien

    Fresh squid, clams, mussels and Masseria Don Vincenzo extra virgin olive oil will make this local specialty one of your favorites.

    Bruschetta Caprese

    Bruschetta Caprese

    The bruschetta caprese is a local speciality made of toasted slices of hard wheat bread, scrubbed with garlic and garnished with bits of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, whole black olives, salt and extra virgin olive oil: a Mediterranean delight, which can serve as a substantial appetizer, but also as a fresh and quick main course.

    Olive Oil Joins Locavore Movement in American South

    Olive Oil Joins Locavore Movement in American South

    by Lara Camozzo

    "I’ve always used a lot of olive oil in my cooking, but it’s very beautiful that we can now use it from our local sphere,” says award-winning Atlanta chef and restaurateur Hugh Acheson.

    Casa de Hualdo Wins Top Prize at Extrascape

    Casa de Hualdo Wins Top Prize at Extrascape

    by Curtis Cord

    The high-density Spanish farm was found to have the best olive oil and landscape combination at the first Extrascape competition. Azienda Marina Colonna was recognized with a special prize.