Jan. 5, 2017
Foodie Theme Park to Open in Italy Next Fall
Eataly World aims to bring foodies together to eat shop and learn. Two thousand businesses will be represented at the €100-million theme park that is expected to create 700 jobs onsite.
Jan. 4, 2017
Cooking School in Spain Aims to Promote Extra Virgin Olive Oil Usage and Benefits
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil International Cooking Academy aims to promote the Mediterranean diet and the biological benefits of cooking with EVOO.
Dec. 29, 2016
Ladner to Leave 'Del Posto' for Take-Out Pasta Venture
The celebrated New York chef, Mark Ladner announced he would be leaving his post as executive chef at the four-star Del Posto restaurant to dedicate himself to the launch of his quick-serve Pasta Flyer restaurant.
Dec. 21, 2016 Food & Cooking
Dec. 2, 2016 Food & Cooking
Replacing Saturated Fat with Mediterranean Diet Foods Lowers Heart Risk
Nov. 26, 2016 Food & Cooking
Nov. 18, 2016 Food & Cooking
Nov. 15, 2016 Food & Cooking
Aug. 25, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Better for Frying Fish
Researchers found that the cooking oil we choose determines the generation of toxic compounds during frying, "which can have a great influence on food safety and human health.”
Aug. 15, 2016
Social Status, Fashion Drive Consumer Food Choices
As food has become a symbol of social status, it has allowed marketers to attract customers as what was merely functional is now also fashionable.
Aug. 15, 2016
The Last Charcoal Man of Seville
Years ago, Spanish cities had a store in every neighborhood. José Luis Aguilar is the last charcoal merchant in Seville.
Aug. 10, 2016
Waste Not: Novel Application of Olive Mill Waste as Food Antioxidant
Researchers found that the discoloration and oxidation of meat patties were significantly delayed when they were treated with olive waste extract.
Jul. 25, 2016
Internet-Based Nutritional Guidance Encourages Healthier Eating
A recent study shows that personalized, Internet-based nutritional advice is a more effective method for improving adherence to a healthier diet than general dietary guidance.
Jul. 14, 2016
Ten Foods That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Certain foods are especially valuable for fighting high blood pressure. Here are ten that have been shown to be particularly effective.
Jul. 3, 2016
Curb Hunger: Add Good Fats to Your Diet
While all fats have the potential to curb appetites, attention should be made to what is termed 'good' or 'healthy fat' as opposed to bad or unhealthy ones.
Jun. 29, 2016
7 Superfoods that Can Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Seven everyday foods and beverages have been found to lower the risk of stroke in large-scale population studies.
May. 11, 2016
EVOO-Based Ingredient Makes Desserts Healthier
An Italian startup developed 'Cremoli' as an olive oil-based alternative to less healthy oils for baking.
May. 4, 2016
Sol&Agrifood, Italy's Showcase for Quality Foods
Sol&Agrifood is the event held alongside Vinitaly that promotes excellence in the agri-food and extra virgin olive oil sectors on a national and international scale.
Mar. 30, 2016
3rd 'Food Expo Greece' Showcases Mediterranean Foods
The third Food Expo Greece took place near Athens, attracting 970 exhibitors, 153 of them exhibiting olive oil, plus 55,000 trade visitors, including 1,200 from 55 countries outside Greece.
Feb. 24, 2016
Fourth Report on Agri-Food Crimes in Italy
The 4th report on agri-food crimes in Italy, prepared by Eurispes, Coldiretti and the Observatory on Crime in Agriculture was presented at Coldiretti headquarters in Rome.
Jan. 14, 2016
Pairing App Finds the Best Olive Oil Match for Foods
A new tool helps chefs find the perfect olive oil to enhance their culinary creations.
Dec. 22, 2015
Silvio Muccino Ad Promotes Italian Foods in U.S.
A commercial directed by Muccino is part of the largest campaign ever to promote Italian-made foods in the world's largest market.
Dec. 2, 2015
European Commission Issues New Guidelines on 'Joint Selling' of Olive Oil and Other Foods
The new guidelines set out three "efficiency-based" derogations to EU antitrust rules that allow producers to jointly sell and set prices, volumes and other terms under certain conditions.