By Paolo DeAndreis
Oct. 3, 2024
Can Olive Oil Really Prevent a Hangover? An Expert Weighs In
While olive oil will not mitigate the negative consequences of drinking too much, no harm can come from consuming it before a night out.
Sep. 23, 2024
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway
This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission
Aug. 26, 2024 Business
Aug. 19, 2024 Health
A Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol More than An Olive Oil-Enriched Diet
Aug. 9, 2024 Production
Oct. 7, 2024 Production
Oct. 3, 2024 World
Oct. 1, 2024 Business
Oct. 1, 2024 Production
Oct. 1, 2024 World
Citizen Groups in Rome Harvest Local Olive Trees for Charity
Oct. 1, 2024 Business
Europe Tightens Restrictions on Hydrocarbons in Virgin Olive Oil
Sep. 27, 2024
Climate Chaos Wreaks Havoc on Chilean Harvest
High winter temperatures in the north and relentless rain in central Chile combined to create a perfect storm for olive growers, resulting in the lowest production levels in a decade.
Sep. 9, 2024
Slovenian Cooperative Focuses on Phenol Levels
Danijel Stojković Kukulin believes the high-phenolic segment of the olive oil market will continue to grow as he pushes his production to new heights.
Sep. 5, 2024
Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens
The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.
Aug. 19, 2024
Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer
The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.
Jul. 29, 2024
Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey
Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.
Jul. 20, 2024
Award-Winning Producer Promotes Rhodes as An Olive Oil Destination
Greece’s fourth-largest island is a well-known tourist destination. Consistently winning quality awards is helping Natura Rodos raise its profile as an olive oil producer.
Jun. 27, 2024
The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal
The members of the Agricultural Cooperative of Olive Growers of Murça farm the rugged terrain, working together to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 3, 2024
Can Olive Oil Really Prevent a Hangover? An Expert Weighs In
While olive oil will not mitigate the negative consequences of drinking too much, no harm can come from consuming it before a night out.
Sep. 12, 2024 Health
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission
Aug. 19, 2024 Health
A Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol More than An Olive Oil-Enriched Diet
Jul. 23, 2024 Basics
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Linked with Lower Dementia Risk, Better Brain Health
Jul. 15, 2024 Health
Med Diet Adherence Associated with Lower Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors
Jul. 10, 2024
Understanding the Positive Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Research links extra virgin olive oil consumption with better heart health.
Oct. 7, 2024 Production
Oct. 3, 2024 World
Oct. 1, 2024 Production
Sep. 27, 2024 Production
Sep. 23, 2024 Production
Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs
Sep. 23, 2024 World
Sep. 18, 2024
Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale
Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs.
Aug. 19, 2024
The Olive Tree and The Olympics: An Ancient Bond
The olive tree has always symbolized unity and excellence in the Olympic Games.
Jul. 23, 2024
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Linked with Lower Dementia Risk, Better Brain Health
Research demonstrates that the polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil are associated with a lower risk of dementia and mitigation of its symptoms.
Jul. 10, 2024
Understanding the Positive Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Research links extra virgin olive oil consumption with better heart health.
Nov. 27, 2023 Health
Mediterranean Diet Helps Slow Age-Related Physical Decline, Study Finds
Nov. 14, 2023 World
Oct. 31, 2023 World
Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline
Oct. 23, 2023 Business
Rising Prices, New Technology Attract Private Equity Interest in Olive Oil
Aug. 11, 2024
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Yields Superior Sottoli in Puglia
The cultural practice of preserving fresh fruit and vegetables in olive oil has endured for centuries in Puglia and become increasingly popular worldwide.
Jul. 31, 2024 News Briefs
Rising Olive Oil, Cocoa Prices Challenge Specialty Chocolatiers
Jul. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking
Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking
Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking
Apr. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking
The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue
Mar. 27, 2024
Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter
Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.
Oct. 7, 2024
What 485 Million Years of Climate History Tell Us About Today's Crisis
New research finds that Earth’s average temperature has changed more drastically in the past than originally thought, but the current rate remains uniquely perilous.
Jun. 25, 2024
Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections
While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.
Jun. 24, 2024
Olive Council Incorporates Germplasm Bank Into Global Treaty
By joining the treaty, the IOC plans to facilitate greater cooperation to preserve genetic diversity and find solutions to climate change-related challenges.