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Aug. 23, 2021
Study Suggests New Approach to Promoting a Heart-Healthy Diet
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of dozens of studies to determine the relationship between specific foods and heart disease.
Aug. 19, 2021
Researchers Work to Identify Olive Varieties Best Adapted to Higher Temperatures
With average temperatures estimated to rise 7 ºC by 2100, researchers want to know which varieties will thrive in the Mediterranean’s future climate.
Aug. 13, 2021
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
A unique climate paired with a focus on local varieties helped propel producers from across the north of the country to success at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Aug. 12, 2021 Food & Cooking
People Here Use More Olive Oil than Anywhere Else in The World
Aug. 5, 2021 Production
California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
Jul. 30, 2021 Business
Just when Olive Oil Tourism Was Trending in Turkey, the Pandemic Hit
Jul. 23, 2021 World
One-Fifth of Italy at Risk of Desertification, Irrigation Experts Warn
May. 28, 2021
Olive Oil One Factor in Extraordinary Longevity of Some Sardinian Residents
A new study shows that the consumption of olive oil played a role in maintaining cardiovascular health and mobility in elderly Sardinians.
Feb. 6, 2021
Dr. Gundry’s Olive Oil: Controversial Pitchman Peddles a Dose of Deception
A video advertisement for polyphenol-rich olive oil features a Beverly Hills doctor making questionable claims.
Mar. 23, 2020
Coronavirus Deals Another Blow to an Industry Already Reeling
An Olive Oil Times survey reveals growing despair and uncertainty for an industry that seemed under attack even before the pandemic arrived.
Jan. 16, 2020
Olive Oil Times Survey Shows a Better Harvest, While Challenges Persist
Producers around the world were asked to rate this year's harvest and share their concerns. Climate change, low prices and a lack of consumer knowledge are at the top of their minds.
Dec. 11, 2019
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption Can Protect Against Dementia
Tests on lab mice demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil delays the onset of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Dec. 5, 2019
Nearly One-third of World's Olive Oil Made from Picual
The newly published reference guide, International Olive Growing: Worldwide Analysis and Summary, sheds light on a number of interesting olive oil-related statistics.
Sep. 19, 2019
Scientists Find Earliest Evidence of Olive Oil in Central Europe
Early Celts in the French region of Burgundy imported olive oil from the Mediterranean around 500 BCE, a new study shows. The find is the earliest evidence of olive oil use in Central Europe.
Sep. 12, 2019
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
While the body of research on Xylella fastidiosa has expanded significantly since its discovery, so has the complexity of the disease. With no cure in sight, farmers must learn to adapt.
Sep. 5, 2019
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Absorbs Polyphenols From Veggies When Cooked Together, Study Finds
Researchers found that polyphenols are exchanged between vegetables and olive oil during the sofrito preparation, becoming more accessible and easier to absorb after this type of preparation.
Aug. 27, 2019
Rediscovering Ancient Varieties to Meet Today's Challenges
Recovered ancient olive cultivars seem to provide a good answer to today's challenges such as those posed by climate change, extreme temperatures and pests.
Aug. 13, 2019
Plant-Based Diets Can Combat Climate Change, Report Finds
Better land management practices combined with plant-based diets are effective in tackling climate change and mitigating its effects.
Nov. 20, 2018
'Crafted in California' Makes its Debut
Prompted by the scarcity and cost of local fruit, California Olive Ranch unveiled a new range of imported blends.
Nov. 14, 2018
The 'Flavored Extra Virgin' Oxymoron
Flavored oils are the low-hanging fruit -- an abandonment of the educational track the industry has been following to lure buyers with Sriracha and smoke.
Nov. 9, 2018
Olive Oil Note Rewrites History of Vesuvius Eruption
A scrawl that rewrote the history of the eruption of Vesuvius referred to an olive oil pantry.
Oct. 22, 2018
Oldest Known Bottle of Olive Oil on Display in Naples Museum
The nearly 2,000-year-old bottle filled with solidified olive oil will be displayed at the National Archaeological Museum.