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Oct. 18, 2024
Small Study Suggests Anti-Aging Potential of Polyphenols on Skin
Oleocanthal and oleacein significantly reduced wrinkle count in both men and women.
Oct. 13, 2024
Mediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
A recent study has described the Mediterranean diet as a robust preventative strategy against the development of atrial fibrillation, potentially due to its polyphenols.
Oct. 13, 2024
Low-Cost Olive Pest Control Solution in Development
Researchers in Spain are developing an artificial intelligence tool to help farmers sustainably and affordably monitor for pests and take action against infestations.
Oct. 7, 2024 Health
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extract Exceeds Ibuprofen's Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Sep. 18, 2024 News Briefs
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
University of California Releases Manual on Growing Olives for Oil Production
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission
Aug. 20, 2024 Business
Leveraging AI to Enhance Olive Oil Quality, Efficiency and Trust
Aug. 19, 2024
A Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol More than An Olive Oil-Enriched Diet
While a study confirmed previous research about the relationship between extra virgin olive oil and cholesterol, some experts criticized its design.
Aug. 13, 2024
Olive Center to Host Inaugural Olive Oil Sustainability Conference
The International Olive Sustainability Conference will discuss sustainability, from farming and milling to marketing and certifications.
Aug. 7, 2024
Open Source AI Model Accurately Predicted Olive Oil Prices
The model accurately predicted olive oil price movements and timing while it was developed in 2017 and 2018. Its creator said its scientific basis remains valid and released it publicly.
Aug. 7, 2024
Researchers Identify 30 New Olive Varieties in Aragón
Further investigation is underway to determine the varieties’ characteristics and identify whether any could be used to produce olive oil on a commercial scale.
Jul. 29, 2024
Researchers Introduce AI Tool to Help Olive Farmers Predict Harvest Timing
Using machine learning to analyze a range of data points from model farms, researchers were able to predict the timing of the olive harvest with 90 percent accuracy.
Jul. 24, 2024
New Process Increases Sustainability, Phenolic Profile of Olive Leaf Extracts
A novel approach does not use harmful chemicals and creates an extract with potential uses in olive oil production and food packaging.
Jul. 15, 2024
Med Diet Adherence Associated with Lower Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors
Researchers followed 800 cancer survivors for more than a decade, observing that Mediterranean diet adherence could be associated with a lower all-cause mortality.
Jul. 8, 2024
Bricks Made with Olive Pits Reduce Carbon Footprint of Buildings, Study Finds
A new study has shown that olive pit waste can effectively reduce energy usage in buildings, demonstrating how the circular economy can be applied to the construction sector.
Jun. 25, 2024
WHO Reports Hundreds of Thousands of Annual Deaths in Europe Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods
The World Health Organization accused the food and beverage industry of spreading misinformation and lobbying against public health initiatives.
Jun. 24, 2024
Olive Council Incorporates Germplasm Bank Into Global Treaty
By joining the treaty, the IOC plans to facilitate greater cooperation to preserve genetic diversity and find solutions to climate change-related challenges.
Jun. 5, 2024
Discovery of New Olive Varieties in Italy Spurs App Development
An Italian National Research Center analysis identified two previously unknown cultivars in Frosinone.
May. 28, 2024
Researchers Transform Olive Grove Waste Into Bioplastic
Turning olive tree leaves and branches into biopolymers would provide environmental, economic and social benefits to olive farmers.
May. 23, 2024
Olives with Higher Phenol Content More Resistant to Anthracnose
Researchers found that olive varieties that maintained high concentrations of certain phenolic compounds during ripening were less likely to develop anthracnose.
May. 16, 2024
Daily Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Lower Dementia Death Risk, Study Finds
Harvard researchers found that daily consumption of at least seven grams of olive oil was associated with a 28 percent lower risk of dementia-related death.
May. 13, 2024
Study Sheds Light on Lowering Harvest Costs for Table Olive Producers
A combined canopy and trunk shaking method to harvest table olives increases efficiency by 75 percent and improves fruit quality.