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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 Food & Cooking
Oct. 25, 2012 Health
Olive Oil May Help Protect Skin from the Aging Effects of the Sun
Oct. 22, 2012 Business
Sep. 25, 2012 Production
Sep. 12, 2012 Health
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.
Apr. 9, 2012
Tomatoes and Olive Oil May Reduce Impotence
A daily dose of extra virgin olive oil combined with lycopene from tomatoes improved the sex lives of a group of Spanish men, according to a report by the Madrid Urological Institute.
Apr. 6, 2012
Third Olive Bank in Izmir, Turkey to Help Stem Genetic Erosion
Further safeguarding olive biodiversity by setting up the world’s third olive germplasm bank - in Izmir, Turkey - is at the top of the agenda for a meeting at the Olive Council on April 13.
Apr. 2, 2012
Spanish Researchers Develop Portable 'Electronic Nose'
Spanish researchers have developed a cheap, portable ‘electronic nose’ they say has great promise for use in organoleptic testing and food quality control.
Mar. 27, 2012
Citoliva Opens Olive Oil 'Cooking Lab' in Jaén
In a bid to further increase innovation and knowledge in the area of olive oil, the Andalusian technological center CITOLIVA has opened the first cooking '"laboratory" in Spain solely dedicated to olive oil.
Mar. 14, 2012
Olive Identification Gets Fast and Easy
New DNA identification techniques differentiate between different olive varieties are hugely more efficient as well as more accurate than previous methods.
Mar. 5, 2012
Calls are being made to combat the devastating olive disease anthracnose, which last season caused about €53 million ($71m) damage to the olive oil sector in Italy’s Puglia region alone.
Mar. 5, 2012
Olive Oil May Help Prevent Neurodegenerative Diseases
A study carried out by the Lipid Unit of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic suggests that high consumption of olive oil, and other foods rich in polyphenols may improve cognitive function and prevent neuro-degenerative diseases.
Feb. 27, 2012
University of Jáen Introduces Course on Mediterranean Diet
The University of Jáen, Spain, will introduce a new course in honor of olive oil pioneer Juan Salcedo, dedicated to improving knowledge of the Mediterranean Diet and olive oil.