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Dec. 19, 2016
How 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil Calms Half an Acre of Waves
A Harvard lecturer demonstrates how a mere tablespoon of olive oil can calm half an acre of waves.
Dec. 6, 2016
Scientists Use Forensic Techniques to Gauge Olive Oil Quality, Prevent Fraud
Scientists managed to quantify DNA present in olive oil with the help of breakthrough forensic techniques.
Nov. 28, 2016
Want to Restore Democracy? Grab a Fork
Research suggests a European diet precedes the advent of a middle class, and middle class means democracy.
Nov. 11, 2016 World
Researchers Identify New Markers to Detect Fraud in Refined Oils
Nov. 4, 2016 Production
Sep. 12, 2016 Health
Oleocanthal, a Polyphenol in Olive Oil, Positively Impacts Human Melanoma Cells
Aug. 25, 2016 Production
Strategy to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Organically Shows Promise
Aug. 15, 2016
Social Status, Fashion Drive Consumer Food Choices
As food has become a symbol of social status, it has allowed marketers to attract customers as what was merely functional is now also fashionable.
Aug. 10, 2016
American Trade Group Awarded Research Grant
The funding is part of a $36.5-million provision in the Farm Bill for research to support the country’s specialty crop farmers.
Jun. 30, 2016
Scientists Decode Olive Tree Genome
A team of scientists from Spain have published the complete genome of the olive tree for the first time.
Jun. 10, 2016
Innovations, Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Ancient Olympia
The Oleocanthal International Society Conference and Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards featured breakthroughs in olive oil research, a new olive tree varietal, and an olive oil competition for high-phenolic oils.
Jun. 6, 2016
Following on the emergence of Keurig-like devices for everything from juices and soups to marijuana, an Italian startup has designed a counter-top appliance for pressing your own olive oil on the spot.
May. 19, 2016
UC Davis Researcher Advises ‘Opt Out of Olive Oil’
A faculty member at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine wrote a post on her department's blog urging people to avoid the use of olive oil.
May. 11, 2016
New Phenolic Compounds Found in EVOO
New phenolic compounds belonging to the oleuropein and ligstroside aglycon family have been discovered in oils from the Koroneiki and Mission olive varieties.
Apr. 27, 2016
Best Practices for Producing Flavored Olive Oil
The polyphenol content of flavored olive oil produced by addition of herbs to crushed olives before the malaxation step was almost three times higher than that of untreated olive oil.
Apr. 16, 2016
UC Davis and the University of Jaén Sign Collaboration Agreement
The schools come together in Jaén with a shared vision to create a worldwide network of esteemed universities dedicated to the advancement of the olive oil sector.
Apr. 16, 2016
Differences of Canola and Olive Oil Examined at 'Olearum' Congress
Olearum, a nonprofit association, celebrates its 9th annual congress in Jaén, Spain. Members, residents of Jaén and even a few international attendees showed to attend workshops and learn the benefits of olive oil over canola.
Apr. 4, 2016
Increased Attention on Olive Oil Volatile Compounds
Increased attention is being paid to the study of volatile compounds in virgin olive oil and their interactions with the sensory profile.
Mar. 10, 2016
Researchers in Spain Finding Ways to Make Fat in Chocolate and Meats Healthier
Health experts and the EU are pushing us to trade saturated fat for mono and polyunsaturated fats. It is not easy to give up our favorite foods, so Spain is finding ways to make them healthier.
Mar. 7, 2016
University of Jaén Aspires to Be Global Reference for Olive Oil Sector
The university’s newly appointed social council president, Castillo de Canena’s Francisco Vañó, affirmed the school’s goals at the recent World Olive Oil Exhibition in Madrid.
Mar. 2, 2016
World Olive Oil Consumption Increased by 73 Percent Over a Generation
Global olive oil usage has increased by 73 percent over the last 25 years according to an analysis by the Italian farmer's group Coldiretti.
Feb. 24, 2016
Fourth Report on Agri-Food Crimes in Italy
The 4th report on agri-food crimes in Italy, prepared by Eurispes, Coldiretti and the Observatory on Crime in Agriculture was presented at Coldiretti headquarters in Rome.