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Jan. 11, 2021
Compound Found in Olives Protects Against Symptoms of Neuroinflammatory Disorders, Study Shows
Mice suffering from experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, a similar disease to multiple sclerosis, experienced protective effects when injected with the phenolic compound oleacein.
Dec. 28, 2020
Olive Leaves Have Higher Levels of Phenols in the Summer, Research Shows
Summer harvesting might provide the best results for the growing number of farmers and companies investing in olive leaf-derived products.
Dec. 21, 2020
Scientists Use Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Identify Olive Oil Blends
Two studies in Italy investigated how nuclear magnetic resonance and ultrasound technologies can be used to determine the contents and origins of olive oil blends. The technology could be used to determine the accuracy of olive oil labels.
Dec. 15, 2020 News Briefs
Scientists in Spain Identify Olive Genes Resistant to Common Pathogen
Dec. 7, 2020 News Briefs
Reducing the Size of Pomace Oil Particles Increases Its Healthy Properties, Study Shows
Dec. 2, 2020 Health
Oil From Wild Olives Better at Lowering Blood Pressure, Researchers Find
Dec. 2, 2020 News Briefs
Nov. 23, 2020
New Production Technology Improves Olive Oil Quality
Tests show that high vacuum-assisted extraction technologies increase polyphenols and lower volatile compounds in extra virgin olive oils. Further tests are needed to understand their impact on yields.
Nov. 5, 2020
Polyphenols Found in Olive Oil Could Be Key Ingredient for Improving Food Safety
Researchers say olive oil rich in polyphenols could become a food additive ingredient for improving food safety and increasing protection for humans and livestock.
Oct. 14, 2020
Challenges Await Growers As Mediterranean Basin Becomes Hotter and Drier
Erratic and unseasonable rainfalls will face olive growers in Italy, while farmers in Andalusia may no longer receive adequate chill hours as winter temperatures rise.
Sep. 8, 2020
Authorities Investigate New Olive Tree Pathogen in Northeast Italy
The Venetian regional government has teamed up with farmers and researchers to find the cause of an ongoing outbreak
Aug. 31, 2020
Consuming High-Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Researchers found that consuming high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil significantly reduced peripheral and central systolic blood pressure in healthy adults.
Aug. 27, 2020
NCI Funds Effort to Develop Oleocanthal as Cancer Prevention Tool
The National Cancer Institute awarded a grant for researchers to develop the nutraceutical phenolic compound as a functional food in the prevention of breast cancer.
Jul. 1, 2020
Using Technology and Old Photos to Map Erosion in Jaén's Olive Groves
Researchers from the University of Jaén have developed a tool to more precisely monitor soil erosion. It may help growers to estimate future damage and put in place preventive measures.
Jun. 23, 2020
Hot Weather Reduced Olive Oil Quality and Yield in Small Study
Science may provide the answer to the consequences of global warming on olive trees to find cultivars with built-in tolerance to temperature extremes.
Apr. 22, 2020
EU Program Offers Funding for Projects That Combine Robotics, Agriculture
Robotics companies and farmers can compete for grants from a program aimed at strengthening the European network of digital innovators.
Apr. 21, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Rats Found to Reduce Risk of Cardiomyopathies
The research found that rats consuming a diet enriched with extra virgin olive oil had lower levels of an enzyme associated with cardiomyopathies than rats that were not.
Apr. 17, 2020
Spain Deploys New Technology to Combat Olive Tree Pathogens
Spain's leading non-profit focused on agribusiness is deploying and testing a series of new early detection methods, biocontrol programs and biostimulants to help stem the spread of two deadly olive tree pathogens.
Mar. 30, 2020
Consumers Reject Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bitterness, Study Finds
New research analyzes how consumers perceive and evaluate bitterness in olive oils.
Mar. 10, 2020
Native Andalusian Olive Varieties Could Be Wiped Out by 2100, Researchers Warn
Six of seven varieties studied are expected to have less land suitable for their cultivation. Picual is the exception.
Mar. 6, 2020
Healthy Compounds in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Still Present After Exposure to Heat
New research confirms the key components in extra virgin olive oil survive temperatures used in most domestic cooking.
Mar. 6, 2020
Microorganisms in Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Lead to New Applications
Microorganisms found in low concentrations in extra virgin olive oil could lead to new possibilities in biotechnology.