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May. 13, 2014
Formidable Fat: The Plant-Based Olive Oil Diet
Brown University researcher Dr. Mary Flynn says her advocacy of a plant-based, olive oil diet was at one time considered outrageous.
Mar. 11, 2014
New Olive Variety Launched by Agromillora
A new olive tree, Oliana, is said to offer higher yield per hectare than Arbequina and Arbosana, the varieties it was bred from.
Jan. 31, 2014
Exploiting the Gifts of Olives Beyond the Kitchen
Researches are experimenting with unusual ways to exploit the qualities in olives and olive oil. From firming jeans to olive-leaf teas.
Jan. 20, 2014 Europe
Jan. 12, 2014 Business
Nov. 26, 2013 Europe
Nov. 6, 2013 Health
Olive Compounds Said to Enhance Healing Power of Human Stem Cells
Nov. 5, 2013 World
Oct. 30, 2013
More Confirmation Mediterranean Diet Protects from Brain Diseases
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet may contribute to prevention of stroke, depression, cognitive impairment, and Parkinson disease.
Sep. 25, 2013
New Way for Olive Oil to Light up Religious Rituals
An inventor in Israel has found a way to make solid olive oil candles that could be popular for use in religious ceremonies and other commemorations.
Sep. 10, 2013
P&G Patent Application Employs Olive Pits in Liquid Cleaners
Another use has been found for olive pits, this time to provide a tough but safe abrasive cleaner, according to Proctor & Gamble.
Sep. 9, 2013
Mediterranean Diet Good for the Brain
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with better cognitive function according to a new review.
Aug. 19, 2013
Fortifying Donkey Milk with Olive Oil, and Other Inventions
Among the international patents sought for olive oil and olive-related products, making donkey milk better for babies.
Jul. 30, 2013
An 'ID' for Apulian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apulia launched a project to promote its extra virgin olive oils through innovation and quality certification.
Jun. 26, 2013
Simon Field looks at some global trends to consider when planning to sustain and grow olive oil enterprises.
Jun. 3, 2013
Madrid Seeks the 'Perfect' Olive Oil
The Spanish capital has carried out tastings in shopping centers throughout the city to determine what locals consider to be best characteristics of extra virgin olive oil , all in a bid to create a new ‘super’ oil.
May. 30, 2013
Survey Reveals Surprising Views Toward Olive Oil
Despite a common refrain that olive oil should not be used for cooking, consumers do it anyway, according to a survey by the UC Davis Olive Center.
May. 10, 2013
USDA Researchers Develop New Tests for Olive Oil Adulteration
Researchers at the USDA have found new ways to check olive oil authenticity, and a better way to process pomace.
Apr. 22, 2013
Improved DNA Tracing Puts Olive Oil Adulterers on Notice
Spanish scientists claim they are close to offering†“‬paternity testsâ€" ‬for virgin olive oil which would be a powerful ally against fraud.
Apr. 8, 2013
Study Shows Adding Water Decreases Yield and Quality, Even in Non-Irrigated Olives
A new study suggested that adding water in the olive oil extraction process actually decreases yield.
Apr. 6, 2013
Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying
Antioxidant titans rosemary extract and virgin olive oil together reduce harmful acrylamides, Spanish researchers say.
Apr. 2, 2013
Olive Oil Snubbed in Study by Canola Reps
A study funded by the Canola Council said monounsaturated fats reduce metabolic syndrome risk, but olive oil was conspicuously absent.
Mar. 7, 2013
Olive Tree Transcriptome Mapping Key to Industry Efficiency
Researchers have mapped the transcriptome of the olive tree, a step that is hoped to improve efficiency and reduce cost of olive breeding.