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Feb. 18, 2013
Scientists Say Zinc-Enriched Table Olives Offer Health Benefits
Olives are usually preserved with table salt but scientists have found a way to increase their nutritional value by adding zinc salt.
Feb. 17, 2013
'Space Laser' Can Detect Fraudulent Olive Oil
A new laser device developed to detect carbon on Mars, could be used detect food fakes, including fraudulent olive oil, here on earth.
Feb. 10, 2013
Olive Oil Compound May Decrease Intestinal Damage in Cases of Ischemia
Olive oil derived compounds may help prevent intestinal ischemia and reperfusion associated organ damage.
Feb. 10, 2013 World
Jan. 22, 2013 Food & Cooking
Jan. 16, 2013 World
Ultrasound Prevents Olive Oil from Going Solid in the Fridge
Jan. 15, 2013 World
Dec. 10, 2012 Production
Promising Results for New Test for Pesticide Residues in Olive Oil
Nov. 25, 2012
Olive and Olive Oil Spinoffs in the Pipeline
Age-defying cosmetics and olive oil-impregnated fabrics are among potential products related to olives and olive oil being proposed.
Nov. 19, 2012
Common Fund Nurseries to Serve as Models for New Technologies
A new olive tree nursery project in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt is designed to increase productivity and quality.
Nov. 8, 2012
Researchers Say New Tool Measures Olive Oil 'Healthfulness'
The health benefits of a specific olive oil could be easier to assess with a new Greek system to measure the content of key compounds.
Nov. 7, 2012
A Chef's Private 'Olive Oil Workshop' Below Madrid
Olive oil expert and two Michelin-starred chef Paco Roncero has created a cutting edge new workshop for developing culinary ideas.
Oct. 25, 2012
Olive Oil May Help Protect Skin from the Aging Effects of the Sun
New research suggests that a high intake of olive oil and other monounsaturated fats may protect the skin against sun-related aging.
Oct. 22, 2012
A Comprehensive Resource for the Olive Oil Sector
A new reference book by Juan Vilar Hernandez has been called one of the most comprehensive so far on the olive oil sector.
Sep. 25, 2012
New Twist on Traditional Olive Press
A Spanish company says it has developed a “breakthrough” for the ancient olive press resulting in olive oil higher in antioxidants.
Sep. 12, 2012
Olives a Potential Source of Probiotics
New research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology has paved the way for the novel use of olives as a source of probiotics in our diets.
Jul. 23, 2012
New Molecule from Olive Antioxidant Could Reduce HIV Transmission
Research has led to the development of a new molecule from hydroxytyrosol, a potent antioxidant found in olives, to reduce risk of HIV virus transmission.
Jun. 22, 2012
Those who consume olive oil not only have a reduced risk of chronic diseases but also a reduced mortality risk in general, Spanish researchers found.
Jun. 20, 2012
New Olive Oil Product Treats Pressure Ulcers in High Risk Patients
The product follows a study that found that the fatty acids present in extra virgin olive oil encourage regeneration of the skin, while increasing its hydration, elasticity and strength.
May. 24, 2012
Potential for Parkinson’s Treatment from Olive Oil Waste
Olive pomace has been used to synthesize powerful antioxidant molecules with a potential application in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
May. 16, 2012
Olive Tree Biomass a Promising Fossil Fuel Alternative
Research carried out by the University of Jaén has highlighted the great promise of olive tree biomass in the generation of ethanol as a bio-fuel.
May. 1, 2012
A New Harvester for Traditional Olive Groves
The prototype of what is hoped to be an affordable and efficient harvester for Spain’s traditional olive farms has been developed by researchers at the University of Córdoba.
Apr. 11, 2012
‘Zapping’ May Make Olive Oil Extraction Faster, Cheaper
‘Zapping’ olive paste with pulsed electric fields (PEF) shows promise in improving virgin olive oil yield while reducing energy use and preserving quality.