Sep. 20, 2021Health
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
Sep. 20, 2021World
Most Agricultural Spending Does More Harm Than Good, UN Report Claims
Sep. 20, 2021World
Sep. 17, 2021Business
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in Aragón to Stem Spain’s Rural Exodus
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Costas Vasilopoulos
Sep. 1, 2021
Both Sides of Labeling Divide Satisfied As Amended Bill Passes California Senate
The bill, AB-535, would require brands that use the term “California” in their name to disclose the minimum percentage of California olive oil in their blended products.
Sep. 1, 2021
Oleocanthal-Based Treatment Shows Promise Against Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
A study from the University of Louisiana-Monroe showed that an oleocanthal-xylitol formulation suppressed the initiation and progression of breast cancer in mice.
Aug. 26, 2021 Health
Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of EVOO
Aug. 19, 2021 Olive Varieties
Researchers Work to Identify Olive Varieties Best Adapted to Higher Temperatures
Aug. 12, 2021 Business
People Here Use More Olive Oil than Anywhere Else in The World
Aug. 5, 2021 Business
California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
Sep. 20, 2021 Asia
Sep. 17, 2021 Business
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in Aragón to Stem Spain’s Rural Exodus
Sep. 16, 2021 Business
Brexit Leads to Sharp Decline in UK Imports of Italian Foods
Sep. 16, 2021 Europe
New Research Reveals Key Role of Olive Oil in Ancient Roman Diets
Sep. 15, 2021 Business
Sep. 14, 2021
Proposed Label Would Allow Consumers to Compare Sustainability of Food Items
Researchers in France say the label would grade foods' environmental footprint based on its farming practices, biodiversity impact and effect on climate change.
Aug. 24, 2021
Olive Center’s New Director Begins Planning for The Future of California Olive Oil
Javier Fernandez-Salvador has plenty of plans for his new job including optimizing olive growing and harvesting for California’s changing climate.
Aug. 16, 2021
Meet the Producer Behind Turkey's Most-Awarded Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bahar Alan started producing olive oil as a hobby but has since dedicated herself to cultivating local varieties to produce high-quality organic olive oil.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality EVOO
Despite the challenges posed by climate change and the volatile olive oil market, the producers behind Mavras believe quality is the key to success.
Jul. 9, 2021
Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers
Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.
Jul. 7, 2021
Tragedy Inspires One Croatian Family to Grow Olives
After the death of their teenage son in 2003, the Deša family took up organic olive cultivation to work through their grief.
Sep. 20, 2021
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer asked the European Union and other countries to urgently adopt the French-born front-of-pack labeling platform.
Sep. 16, 2021 Basics
Sep. 15, 2021 Health
Study: Oleocanthal Regulates Abnormalities in Receptor Responsible for Alzheimer’s
Sep. 1, 2021
Oleocanthal-Based Treatment Shows Promise Against Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
A study from the University of Louisiana-Monroe showed that an oleocanthal-xylitol formulation suppressed the initiation and progression of breast cancer in mice.
Sep. 20, 2021
Uzbekistan Joins Olive Council
The Central Asian country became the 18th member of the international organization and plans to dramatically increase olive production.
Sep. 20, 2021
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer asked the European Union and other countries to urgently adopt the French-born front-of-pack labeling platform.
Sep. 20, 2021
Most Agricultural Spending Does More Harm Than Good, UN Report Claims
Much of the $540 billion provided to the agriculture sector each year harms the environment, harms vulnerable populations and creates market inequalities.
Jun. 21, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Jun. 1, 2021 Europe
The Farmer Behind the Dramatic Rise of Dalmatian Olive Oils on the World Stage
May. 28, 2021 Health
Olive Oil One Factor in Extraordinary Longevity of Some Sardinian Residents
Mar. 16, 2021 Business
New Legislation Aims to Limit Use of ‘California’ on Olive Oil Labels
Sep. 14, 2021
After Slow Start, South African Producers Celebrate Record Harvest
While many growers reported more rainfall and record harvests, others fared less well and worry about the future.
Sep. 8, 2021
An Art Exhibition Among the Olive Trees in Umbria
An olive grove in Trevi was transformed into the ideal art exhibition venue, hosting installations that reflect on the pandemic and human nature.
Aug. 18, 2021
After Years of Drought and Covid, Australians Celebrate Record-Breaking Harvest
Australian producers expect to produce up to 21,000 tons of olive oil. Boundary Bend, the country’s largest producer, is leading the charge.
