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Editor's Picks / page 4

A metal strainer lifting a fried sausage from a pan of hot oil with bubbling surface. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Feb. 23, 2022

Frying in Virgin Olive Oil Adds Healthy Compounds, Researchers Find

New research shows the transfer of olive oil's healthy plant sterols and tocopherols to deep-fried foods.

Wooden signpost with directional arrows pointing to Iyanovici, Velia Maslina, and The Great Olive. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Feb. 21, 2022

In Montenegro, Producers Join in World Competition Bid

Working together, Montenegrin producers hope to replicate neighboring Croatia’s success at the World Olive Oil Competition.

A group of people walking along a dirt path in an olive grove, wearing winter clothing and backpacks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 10, 2022

New Rules in Italy Set Standards for Oleotourism Operators

The rules create guidelines for certified operators two years after oletourism's inclusion in the national budget.

Two men posing for a photo in an olive grove with olive trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Olive trees with red nets spread across the ground in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
A collection of olive oil bottles featuring different brands and designs on a dark background. - Olive Oil Times
Two olive trees growing amidst rocky terrain with a view of the sea in the background. - Olive Oil Times
A pair of hands holding a collection of green olives with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Market stall displaying a variety of fruits and vegetables, with a vendor and a customer wearing masks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 17, 2021

Greeks Are Consuming Less Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Greeks are among the top per capita consumers of olive oil in the world but have cut back on the highest grade.

Two older men with hats sitting at a small round table in a café setting. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Dec. 17, 2021

How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Enjoy Its Health Benefits

The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health benefits, but many people are unsure of what it is or how to follow it.

A landscape featuring several olive trees with bare branches under a clear blue sky and bright sun. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 1, 2021

New Olive Trees Are Being Planted in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia

A new law in Italy has changed monitoring and removal operations in Xylella-plagued areas. Funds are being used to replant trees and compensate millers.

Row of glass bottles filled with olive oil on a production line, each capped with a green lid. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 1, 2021

Future Lies in Specialized, Sustainable Production, Deoleo CEO Says

According to Ignacio Silva, specialization is key to the survival of traditional producers, and the whole sector must modernize to thrive.

Man in a green jacket standing among olive branches with olives in hand. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 30, 2021

Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots

After climate change wreaked havoc on the 2021 harvest, one of Croatia’s leading producers believes the olive farming paradigm in the country must change.

Olive oil production equipment and workers at an outdoor facility with a balcony. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 29, 2021

Son of Pioneering Oregonian Wine Producers Blazes a Trail for Olive Oil

The owner of the state’s only commercial mill reflects on the challenges of producing award-winning olive oil in Oregon.

Workers using nets to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove during the harvest season. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 22, 2021

Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion

Italy leads the way in social olive farming with projects in Tuscany and Molise that focus on quality, protecting biodiversity and social inclusion of marginalized groups.

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Woman picking olives from a tree during an olive harvest in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 17, 2021

Production in Turkey Rebounds as Farmers Show Their Resilience

Olive oil production in Turkey is expected to exceed 235,000 tons, the country’s second-highest total. Table olive production will reach a record high.

Sign labeled 'SALAD' in a grocery store aisle with various salad ingredients visible. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Nov. 16, 2021

Study: Virgin Olive Oils Protect Ready-To-Eat Salads from Some Bacteria

Researchers found virgin olive oils high in polyphenols lowered the risk of contamination from common food-borne pathogens by up to 90 percent.

A panoramic view of an olive grove with rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
World

Nov. 15, 2021

Restoring Abandoned Olive Trees at Leonardo da Vinci's Home

A startup focused on restoring abandoned olive groves has adopted three hectares of trees around the House of Leonardo, with plans to expand.

Five men sitting on the ground holding olives in their hands near an olive tree. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 9, 2021

Celebrating the Fruit of An Ancient Tree in Montenegro

The Old Olive Tree in southern Montenegro is thought to be the oldest in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.

Olive trees in a grove with mountains and clouds in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 4, 2021

Tunisian Olive Oil Producers Thrive Despite Political Turmoil

While one of the world’s largest olive-producing nations undergoes shifts that worry international observers, olive growers are more concerned about climate change.

Elderly woman with gray hair resting her head on her hand while sitting indoors in a sweater. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Oct. 4, 2021

Following a Mediterranean Diet May Reverse Cognitive Decline in Elderly

New research shows that adhering to a Mediterranean diet can help restore memory functions and reverse cognitive impairment due to aging.

A sunlit olive grove featuring green grass and purple wildflowers in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 28, 2021

5.5 Million Hectares of Traditional Olive Groves at Risk of Abandonment

A new report highlights the major transformation that the olive sector is undergoing, with modern groves set to replace many traditional ones.

Flare stack emitting flame against a dusk sky with clouds and silhouettes of industrial structures. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Sep. 15, 2021

Editors from 200 Health Journals Warn Climate Change Is Creating Global Health Crises

Increasing global temperatures are putting more people at risk from a multitude of maladies, ranging from tropical and zoonotic diseases to air pollution.

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