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Feb. 1, 2021
Europe Seeks Public Input in Effort to Framework for Geographical Indications
The goal is to identify new tools to strengthen the certified food specialties indications system and fight food fraud.
Jan. 27, 2021
U.S. to Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement
The return of the superpower to the Paris accord is an arduous task and could disrupt the status quo of the pact
Jan. 15, 2021
Refined Foods May Impede Benefits of Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds
Participants adhering more closely to a Mediterranean diet experienced slower rates of cognitive decline than those who consumed more refined foods typical of the Western diet.
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Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List for Fourth Consecutive Year
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Dec. 29, 2020
Spain Seeks New Technology for Olive Oil Quality Testing
Spain’s central government is working with local authorities and members of the olive oil sector to improve olive oil testing and quality standards.
Dec. 28, 2020
Olive Leaves Have Higher Levels of Phenols in the Summer, Research Shows
Summer harvesting might provide the best results for the growing number of farmers and companies investing in olive leaf-derived products.
Dec. 21, 2020
Scientists Use Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Identify Olive Oil Blends
Two studies in Italy investigated how nuclear magnetic resonance and ultrasound technologies can be used to determine the contents and origins of olive oil blends. The technology could be used to determine the accuracy of olive oil labels.
Dec. 16, 2020
Europe Launches Comprehensive Database of Geographical Indications
The new platform, GIView, contains information on every geographical indication in Europe.
Dec. 15, 2020
Scientists in Spain Identify Olive Genes Resistant to Common Pathogen
Researchers at IFAPA have identified several genes that provide resistance to the fungi that cause Verticillium wilt.
Dec. 8, 2020
Producers Seek PDO in Castile y León
The new Aceite del Tiétar PDO would cover 6,000 growers in the province of Ávila, which is responsible for the majority of production in Castile y León.
Dec. 7, 2020
Reducing the Size of Pomace Oil Particles Increases Its Healthy Properties, Study Shows
The bioaccessibility of polyphenols and the antioxidant capacity of olive pomace oil is positively affected by the micronization of its particles. Scientists think the discovery could lead to the production of olive pomace oil with greater health benefits.
Dec. 2, 2020
MedDiet Better for Stress Management, Study Finds
Researchers in the U.S. found that the Mediterranean diet can play a significant role in coping with stress compared to a diet containing more animal protein and saturated fat.
Dec. 1, 2020
Producers Transform Olives from Monumental Trees into Medicine on Crete
Along with producing award-winning extra virgin olive oil from their centuries-old trees, Eftihis Androulakis and Michalis Marakas are making inroads into the food supplement business. Their high-phenolic olive oils are being prescribed doctors in Belgium.
Nov. 20, 2020
Olive Oil Times Awarded for News Coverage by Italian Agriculture Group
The president of the Italian Confederation of Farmers recognized Olive Oil Times for its “fundamental role” in reporting on the sector.
Nov. 18, 2020
Covid Relief Program Could Also Help Italy's Olive Oil Storage Problem
Producers in Italy warn that storage facilities are filling up quickly just weeks into the harvest. Low demand from the restaurant and hospitality sector has caused the backlog.
Nov. 11, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Increased During State of Emergency
Olive oil consumption was 20 percent higher during the four-month-long state of alarm than it was before or after the emergency declaration, a government report found.
Nov. 9, 2020
Italy’s New Lockdown Hits Olive Oil Sector, Again
New Covid containment measures threaten the rise in domestic olive oil consumption that has buoyed the sector.
Nov. 5, 2020
Polyphenols Found in Olive Oil Could Be Key Ingredient for Improving Food Safety
Researchers say olive oil rich in polyphenols could become a food additive ingredient for improving food safety and increasing protection for humans and livestock.
Oct. 27, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption Set to Outpace Production For a Change
Consumption is projected to reach 3.14 million tons while production slips in the 2020 campaign, finally reversing the downward price trends.