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Jun. 25, 2025
Yeast Study Finds Solution for Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment
A new study explores using Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to convert olive mill wastewater into valuable compounds, potentially benefiting various industries.
Jun. 23, 2025
Olive Pomace Ash Shows Promise as Eco-Friendly Cement Substitute
Replacing up to 20 percent of the cement used in mortar production with olive pomace ash lowers the environmental impact of cement production without compromising mortar quality.
Jun. 19, 2025
Research Demonstrates Potential of Oleuropein in Bowel Disease Treatment
Oleuropein is well-known for its many therapeutic effects. A new study delves into its coloprotective mechanisms, opening the door to new treatment methods.
Jun. 16, 2025 News Briefs
Olive Leaf Extract Successfully Incorporated into Biomedical Polymer Filaments
Jun. 16, 2025 Grades
New Method Detects Olive Oil Adulteration, Reduces Environmental Impact
Jun. 11, 2025 News Briefs
Jun. 11, 2025 News Briefs
Study Shows Mineral Clay Applications Boost Olive Oil Production
Jun. 4, 2025 Business
May. 26, 2025
Scientists Tap Bacterial Strain in Pruning Waste for Sustainable Bioproducts
Argentine and Spanish researchers discovered a bacterial strain, Rhodococcus sp. 24CO, in olive pruning waste with potential for biotechnological applications.
May. 7, 2025
Study Finds Potential for Olive Mill Wastewater in Biopesticides
Olive mill wastewater has potential as a biopesticide, providing a sustainable solution for both the environment and the olive oil industry.
May. 6, 2025
Italian Health Institute Publishes Mediterranean Diet Guidelines
The 600-page document includes useful health information for physicians, evidence for policymakers and recommendations for the general population.
May. 6, 2025
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Diabetes and Mortality Rates
New research suggests that consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and premature death.
Apr. 29, 2025
Study Confirms Olive Oil's Role in Weight Management
A review of 121,119 participants in the Nurses' Health Study found that consuming olive oil is associated with reduced weight gain over time.
Apr. 29, 2025
Botanical Pesticide Outperforms Synthetic Alternative in Killing Olive Bark Beetle
A natural, garlic-based pesticide is found to be more effective than the closest artificial alternative, with none of the hazards.
Apr. 24, 2025
New Research Reveals Impact of Malaxation on Olive Oil Phenolic Profile
Malaxation, the mixing of crushed olives during milling, greatly affects the phenolic profile of olive oil, impacting taste, stability, and health benefits.
Apr. 23, 2025
New Tool Uses Satellite Data to Combat Olive Fruit Fly
Researchers have developed a tool using satellite data to combat olive fruit fly infestations in changing climates.
Apr. 22, 2025
Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs
Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient olive farming in Sicily, 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, through pollen analysis and historical analysis.
Apr. 21, 2025
Meet the Bacteria Devastating Olive Groves and Vineyards
Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium causing plant diseases, has an annual economic impact of €5.5 billion in Europe. Its spread is linked to climate change.
Apr. 15, 2025
Spanish Researchers Study Salt Stress on Olive Trees
The researchers recommend using salt-tolerant cultivars or rootstocks for sustainable agriculture.
Apr. 14, 2025
Study Shows Potential Health Benefits of Hydroxytyrosol
Hydroxytyrosol, a phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil, can lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol and may have potential cardiovascular and neuroprotective benefits.
Mar. 18, 2025
Exploring Olive Oil's Impact on Mental Well-being
The potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet for mental health warrant further research to identify the operative mechanisms.
Mar. 18, 2025
Short-Term Pre-Milling Refrigeration Found to Retain Olive Quality
Researchers in China identified 4 ºC as the optimal temperature for short-term storage of olives, particularly for periods exceeding 24 hours after harvesting.
Feb. 18, 2025
Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island
Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.