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Mar. 31, 2015
Olive Oil Improves Blood Lipid Profile, Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
Olive oil phenols can prevent chronic diseases but they diminish over time, a new report from the University of California at Davis has found.
Mar. 30, 2015
Want Healthier Eggs? Feed Hens EVOO
Feeding hens a diet that includes polyphenol-rich EVOO could lead to eggs that have lower cholesterol content and a better fatty acid profile.
Mar. 26, 2015
Index Predicts Antioxidant Activity of EVOO
Researchers investigated the relationship between certain chemical parameters of extra virgin olive oil and antioxidant activity.
Feb. 19, 2015 Opinions
Feb. 6, 2015 Production
Linking Chemistry with Italianextra virgin olive oil Origins
Jan. 15, 2015 Health
Researchers Trace Mediterranean Diet's Origin to Ancient Greek Medicine
Jan. 6, 2015 World
Researchers Studying System for Controlled Olive Oil Distribution
Dec. 16, 2014 Production
Dec. 11, 2014
Phenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Inhibit Colon Cancer Cell Growth
A recent study has shown phenolic extracts in EVOO have an antiproliferative effect on human colon cancer cells.
Dec. 10, 2014
Project Uses Waste from Olive Oil Production to Power the Mill Itself
A European project is studying technology to convert waste from olive oil production to electricity.
Nov. 28, 2014
International Foundation to Promote Mediterranean Diet
An international foundation will bring together multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise dedicated to the promotion of the Mediterranean diet.
Nov. 24, 2014
Sydney Opera House Uses Olive Oil, Too
Olive oil is used to maintain the Sydney Opera House, as part of the landmark's environmental policy which includes green cleaning practices.
Nov. 17, 2014
Researcher to Share Details of 'Thrilling Discovery'
Gary Beauchamp, director of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, will be in Spain to discuss his well-known discovery of the oleocanthal molecule.
Nov. 12, 2014
New Solutions for Managing Olive Mill Waste Water
Olive mill waste waters were treated to evaluate the characteristics produced by an integrated membrane system working at two different volume concentration factors.
Nov. 11, 2014
Olive Oil Accelerates Wound Healing in Burn Patients
A new study shows that eating olive oil can expedite the healing of burn wounds.
Nov. 3, 2014
Researchers Extract Olive Oil Pigments to Detect Frauds
A faster and cheaper method to detect olive oil fraud has been devised by Italian researchers at Pisa University.
Oct. 30, 2014
Spanish Scientists Awarded for Research on Olive Cultivation
Mercedes Campos and Mario Porcel were awarded the €5,000 prize at the second Scientific Research in Olives and Olive Oil Awards.
Oct. 24, 2014
Students Design Device to Detect Indicators of Rancidity
A simple device developed by students at UC Davis can help monitor the quality of olive oil along the supply chain.
Oct. 17, 2014
Finding Where One Umbrian Producer Leaves the Biggest Footprint
Storing olive oil frozen and air freight had the largest environmental impact of one producer in Umbria, in a recent case study.
Oct. 14, 2014
University Patents New Extraction Method
Dry ice is added to the olives before they are pressed, causing water molecules inside the fruit to freeze, increasing yield.
Oct. 6, 2014
Olive Oil Byproducts Used to Improve Properties of Foods
Research reveals new uses for olive oil production byproducts that can improve the quality of other foods down the line.
Oct. 6, 2014
Deoleo and FINUT Agree to Further Olive Oil Research
The world leader in bottled olive oil has reached an agreement with the Iberoamerican Nutrition Foundation (FINUT) to support innovation.
Sep. 30, 2014
Olive Oil Seen as a Treatment for Heart Failure
Researchers from University of Illinois at Chicago have found that a certain fat found in olive oil may be beneficial in individuals with heart failure.