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Jun. 16, 2025
New Method Detects Olive Oil Adulteration, Reduces Environmental Impact
Researchers have developed a fast, cost-effective method to detect olive oil adulteration using side-front face fluorescence spectroscopy.
Jun. 11, 2025
EFSA Panel Rejects Some Olive Oil Polyphenol Health Claims
The panel rejected two submissions from Italy and Spain, stating that the scientific evidence fell short of the requirements.
Jun. 11, 2025
Study Shows Mineral Clay Applications Boost Olive Oil Production
Mineral clay applications can mitigate the effects of climate change on olive cultivation, increasing yield and improving oil quality.
Jun. 4, 2025 Business
May. 26, 2025 News Briefs
Scientists Tap Bacterial Strain in Pruning Waste for Sustainable Bioproducts
May. 7, 2025 News Briefs
Study Finds Potential for Olive Mill Wastewater in Biopesticides
May. 6, 2025 Health
Italian Health Institute Publishes Mediterranean Diet Guidelines
May. 6, 2025 News Briefs
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Diabetes and Mortality Rates
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.
Feb. 18, 2025
Archaeological Exhibition Explores History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean
The event, held at the Collège de France, displays archaeological discoveries about the trade and production of olive oil in the Mediterranean.
Feb. 11, 2025
Olive Oil-Based Films May Soon Replace Plastic Food Packaging
Researchers in Turkey have developed biodegradable oleofilms, which can prolong the shelf life of perishable foods by slowing oxidation.
Jan. 28, 2025
Mill Wastewater Extract Yields Promising Health Benefits
A dietary supplement made with hydroxytyrosol extracted from olive mill wastewater inhibited the production of inflammatory compounds and showed antibacterial properties.
Dec. 30, 2024
Decoding the Olive Fly's Symbiotic Secret
The Candidatus Erwinia dacicola bacteria allows olive fruit fly larvae to feed on green olives by overcoming their natural defenses.