How Cold Temperatures Can Help Olive Production

Very low temperatures and snow can have positive effects on olive trees by reducing the olive fruit fly population, containing fungal diseases and aerating the soil.
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Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil Goes on Sale in U.S.

The makers of 'Pot d'Huile' say users of their cannabis-infused olive oil can "work with their own culinary creativity to develop healthful, delicious food that also offers the cannabis experience they are looking for.”
January 26, 2017
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Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil Goes on Sale in U.S.

January 26, 2017

Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil Goes on Sale in U.S.

The makers of 'Pot d'Huile' say users of their cannabis-infused olive oil can "work with their own culinary creativity to develop healthful, delicious food that also offers the cannabis experience they are looking for.”
By Julie Al-Zoubi on January 26, 2017
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Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity

January 26, 2017

Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity

Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
By Stav Dimitropoulos on January 26, 2017
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Brexit, Poor Harvests Cause Spike in Olive Oil Prices

January 26, 2017

Brexit, Poor Harvests Cause Spike in Olive Oil Prices

Poor harvests in Europe and the uncertainty following the Brexit vote have caused olive oil price spikes of up to 20 percent in the UK.
By Stav Dimitropoulos on January 26, 2017
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Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil Goes on Sale in U.S.

The makers of 'Pot d'Huile' say users of their cannabis-infused olive oil can "work with their own culinary creativity to develop healthful, delicious food that also offers the cannabis experience they are looking for.”

Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool

For four years, the oLIVE CLIMA Project in Greece has tackled challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean by introducing innovative techniques to convert olive cultivation into a climate management tool.
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Since 1936, the Sciabicas have continued a family tradition of quality production and a commitment to their customers.
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Brexit, Poor Harvests Cause Spike in Olive Oil Prices

Poor harvests in Europe and the uncertainty following the Brexit vote have caused olive oil price spikes of up to 20 percent in the UK.

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With legislation making drone ownership easier and more affordable, many farmers are could find a more effective means of crop monitoring and maintenance.
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Filippo Berio Consumers Receive Payout of 50 Cents Per Bottle to End Lawsuit

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Very low temperatures and snow can have positive effects on olive trees by reducing the olive fruit fly population, containing fungal diseases and aerating the soil.

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With legislation making drone ownership easier and more affordable, many farmers are could find a more effective means of crop monitoring and maintenance.
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