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Mar. 13, 2024

High Prices Are Changing How Italians Feel About Olive Oil

Consumer surveys show Italians are buying less extra virgin olive oil, while other data confirm lower supermarket sales.

Feb. 28, 2024

Córdoba Festival Promotes Local Olive Oil Against Backdrop of Harvest Challenges

Organizers hailed the event as an opportunity for local producers to promote their products after a demanding harvest.

Jan. 30, 2024

Starbucks Expands Oleato Line to All U.S. Stores

The move comes as the company braces for the publication of disappointing economic data and one year after the line of beverages made its debut in Italy.

Jan. 29, 2024

The Joy and Sacrifice of Organic Olive Oil Production on Mallorca

Oli de Santanyi founder Dirk Müller-Busch believes that producers who want a fair price must meet consumer demands for organic, high-quality extra virgin olive oil at all costs.

Jan. 15, 2024

Oleocanthal: Behind the Health Benefits of Olive Oil's Famous Phenol

Found solely in extra virgin olive oil, oleocanthal demonstrates potent anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to beneficial impacts on cancer and dementia.

Jan. 15, 2024

Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture

Uruguayans turned heads at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, setting their sights on export markets and homegrown appreciation.

Dec. 5, 2023

An Olive Oil-Centered Curriculum in California Seeks to Help an Ailing County

Despite its agricultural mite, Kern County suffers from elevated levels of food insecurity, obesity and diabetes compared to the rest of the state.

Nov. 20, 2023

California Producers Celebrate Olio Nuovo

These producers say early-harvested and unfiltered Olio Nuovo accentuates olive oil’s best organoleptic and healthful qualities.

Nov. 20, 2023

Olive Oil Sales Slump in Spain and Italy Amid Rising Prices

Consumers are switching to smaller bottles of extra virgin olive oil and, in some cases, choosing lower grades.

Nov. 20, 2023

Languedoc Extra Virgin Olive Oil Receives PDO Certification

Made from the local Lucques and Olivière varieties, Languedoc becomes France’s ninth extra virgin olive oil to receive Protected Designation of Origin status.

Nov. 14, 2023

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Improved Outcomes in Liver Disease Patients

Following the Mediterranean diet for one year improved the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese patients over the age of 60.

Nov. 14, 2023

Competition Data Offer Insights Into Olive Oil World

Historically poor harvests did not impact quality and the rising popularity of organic production.

Nov. 14, 2023

Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition

Farmers and millers said the record-high 50 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC promote locally-produced olive oil at home and abroad.

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May. 23, 2023

Researchers Investigate Role of Bioactive Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases

The researchers focused on studies investigating the flavonoids, polyphenols and other phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.

May. 1, 2023

Olive Oil May Have an Important Role in Diets of Astronauts

Astronauts often lose weight while in space and complain about the food. Extra virgin olive oil offers key benefits during their journey, researchers say.

Apr. 11, 2023

Report Highlights Health Benefits, Disproves Myths Surrounding EVOO

The Olive Wellness Institute published a report to educate healthcare officials and the public about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.

Feb. 22, 2023

At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business

The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.

Feb. 10, 2023

CARM Celebrates Regional Taste with High-End Olive Oils and Wines

In northern Portugal, Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) pioneers organic farming to craft award-winning products.

Jan. 31, 2023

Domaine Adonis Bets on Traditional Orchards and Organic Production

The renowned Tunisian producer centers on local cultivars, working with the terroir, and earning global recognition.

Jan. 31, 2023

Spanish Co. Introduces Vegan Cheese Made With Olive Oil

Väcka uses melon seed milk and extra virgin olive oil instead of coconut oil and fermented almond milk in two new vegan cheese products.

Jan. 30, 2023

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes Good Pizza Even Better, Researchers Find

A new study shows that olive oil has a significant sensory and chemical effect on Neapolitan pizza.

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