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A group of individuals posing together for a photo in an outdoor area with greenery and a stone structure. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Dec. 5, 2023

EU Project Aims to Level the Playing Field with Processed Foods

The MedDiet4All project promotes the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and communicates the adverse health effects of ultra-processed foods.

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Business

Dec. 4, 2023

How the Iberian Ant Can Help Control Pests in Olive Groves

Researchers found that Iberian ants naturally prey on olive moth larvae in olive groves without disrupting the rest of the ecosystem.

An elderly couple holding hands while walking through a park covered in autumn leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Nov. 27, 2023

Mediterranean Diet Helps Slow Age-Related Physical Decline, Study Finds

New research has shown that following a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet and increasing physical activity slows age-associated muscle loss and reduces total and visceral fat.

Close-up view of a baby's face with a focus on the eye and hand. - Olive Oil Times
A street scene featuring a bicyclist with a teal delivery box and pedestrians walking in a narrow urban area. - Olive Oil Times
A grocery store aisle lined with shelves filled with various packaged food products and condiments. - Olive Oil Times
Elderly man with a cane walking through a market street lined with stalls and produce. - Olive Oil Times
Green olive oil pouring from a metal spout into a container. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of a runner's foot in athletic shoes on a road with other runners in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Nov. 1, 2023

Study Shows Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Supplementation in Male Athletes

Olive oil supplementation increases testosterone levels while reducing stress hormones in male athletes.

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Health

Oct. 31, 2023

Med Diet Alleviates PTSD Symptoms, Study Suggests

While researchers said more work needs to be done, they believe they are closer to being able to provide dietary recommendations for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Workers in safety gear cutting down a large tree stump in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 30, 2023

New Spray Could Protect Olive Trees from Xylella

Researchers have developed a technology that allows the inactivation of specific plant genes through a single spray application.

A hospital patient room featuring a bed, medical equipment, and natural light streaming through the windows. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Oct. 26, 2023

Research Shows the Role of Polyphenols in Inhibiting Cancer Metastasis

Spanish scientists investigated the role of oleocanthal and oleacein in modulating angiogenesis, which is directly related to the progression of different types of tumors.

View of an olive grove with several olive trees and green underbrush in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 24, 2023

Olive Grove Bacteria May Hold Key to Combating Xylella

Certain microorganisms provide biological advantages like a secondary immune system, researchers found.

Grain cascading from a hopper onto a pile on the ground in a warehouse setting. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Oct. 23, 2023

Common Olive Pomace Compound Demonstrates Anticancer Potential

Researchers developed nanoparticles of maslinic acid, which has been shown to help combat breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate cancers through various therapies.

A hand gently touching an olive branch with unripe green olives and leaves. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 12, 2023

Researchers Identify Three Olive Varieties Resistant to Pervasive Fungus

Three cross breeds of Frantoio, Koroneiki and Arbosana olives resisted Verticillium dahlia in a controlled environment.

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Close-up of green olives on a branch with water droplets on leaves and fruit. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 11, 2023

Researchers Identify Olive Genes Associated with Fruit Weight

The findings could help growers select the most productive olive varieties. Next, they plan to look for genes associated with polyphenol production.

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Production

Oct. 11, 2023

How Air Pollution Affects Olive Oil Quality in California

Producers and researchers weigh in on the impact of wildfire smoke and air pollution on the local olive oil industry.

Glass bottle of olive oil surrounded by fresh tomatoes and basil on a wooden cutting board. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Sep. 28, 2023

Hydroxytyrosol May Help Prevent Colon Cancer Spread, Research Suggests

During in vitro experiments, hydroxytyrosol, a prominent olive oil polyphenol, was found to target a protein involved in cancer cell reproduction.

Young olive trees planted in green protective sleeves in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 28, 2023

Precise Irrigation Key to Long-Term Productivity

A drought-resistant crop, olives still need adequate watering. Researchers are optimizing irrigation to improve yield and quality.

Aerial view of a hillside olive grove with neatly arranged trees and soil patterns. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 28, 2023

Regenerative Ag Practices Improve Profitability of Steep-Slope Olive Farms

After finding that soil health improved in abandoned steep-slope olive groves, researchers determined organic and regenerative farming could yield similar results.

A branch with several olives in varying shades of green and purple hanging from it. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 26, 2023

How Monovarietal Olive Oils Promote Ecological Farming, Safeguard Landscapes

Producing monovarietal extra virgin olive oil promotes endemic varieties, which require fewer phytosanitary interventions, preserve landscapes and promote biodiversity.

Individual in a blue hoodie tending to crops in a field with a tractor in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 19, 2023

Training Young Farmers on Climate-Smart Practices in California

The Center for Land-Based Learning trains young farmers on olive growing and soil health.

Microscopic view of various bacteria displayed in a colorful and detailed manner. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 15, 2023

Using Effective Microbes to Boost Organic Olive Yields in New Zealand

Ross Vintiner, award-winning biodynamic olive farmer in New Zealand, believes that microbes are the future of farming.

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