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May. 4, 2021
Tips for Selecting High-Polyphenol Olive Oils
A guideline for selecting high polyphenol oils, with no additional information other than what is on the bottle’s label.
Apr. 20, 2021
Researchers Investigate Origins of White Tripolitaine Olive in Libya
They are are working to determine the best varieties for Libyan olive production.
Dec. 15, 2020
Scientists in Spain Identify Olive Genes Resistant to Common Pathogen
Researchers at IFAPA have identified several genes that provide resistance to the fungi that cause Verticillium wilt.
Dec. 2, 2020 Health
Oil From Wild Olives Better at Lowering Blood Pressure, Researchers Find
Oct. 12, 2020 Olive Varieties
Aug. 17, 2020 Olive Varieties
Researchers Test New Olive Varieties to Improve Sustainability
Jul. 30, 2020 Basics
How Many Olive Varieties Are There and Which Are the Most Popular?
Jun. 23, 2020 Production
Hot Weather Reduced Olive Oil Quality and Yield in Small Study
Jun. 10, 2020
‘Olio Lucano’ from Basilicata Set for PGI
The Protected Geographical Indication ‘Olio Lucano’ has been registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
May. 21, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Jaén Granted PGI Status
Olive oil from the Jaén region has been approved by the European Commission for PGI status and added to the official register of 1,470 protected products.
Apr. 21, 2020
IOC, UN Collaborate to Have Olive Recognized as Priority Species
Along with achieving recognition for the olive tree, the IOC is also planning to invest in germplasm banks, ensuring healthy and authenticated samples are being entered and cared for.
Feb. 26, 2020
Polyphenols Shown to Have Distinct Anti-Bacterial Properties
Research on the antibacterial activity of olive varieties grown in southern Italy shows promise for natural treatments against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Jan. 15, 2020
Where the World's Olives Live Side by Side
From a distance, this olive grove on the outskirts of Córdoba looks just like any other field. But it is home for more than 1,000 olive cultivars from 29 countries, from Iran to the Americas, passing through all of the Mediterranean Basin.
Dec. 5, 2019
Nearly One-third of World's Olive Oil Made from Picual
The newly published reference guide, International Olive Growing: Worldwide Analysis and Summary, sheds light on a number of interesting olive oil-related statistics.
Sep. 10, 2019
The Give and Take of French Cultivars
Local olive varieties in France are known for their sensory qualities, if not for their yields.
Aug. 27, 2019
Rediscovering Ancient Varieties to Meet Today's Challenges
Recovered ancient olive cultivars seem to provide a good answer to today's challenges such as those posed by climate change, extreme temperatures and pests.
Aug. 9, 2019
PGI Olio Lucano for Olive Oil From Basilicata Underway
The product specification of the IGP Olio Lucano is waiting for E.U. approval.
May. 29, 2019
14 Greek Olive Varieties to Be State Certified
Greek Nurseries are watching developments that could satisfy their long-standing demand for certified propagating material.
Feb. 18, 2019
Iran’s Olive Oil Sector Growing Despite Setbacks
Iran had a record-breaking year in terms of its olive oil production. However, poor government planning and corruption are thwarting the sector’s full potential.
Nov. 5, 2018
Manzanilla, Gordal Olives from Seville Get PGI
Despite some opposition, Manzanilla and Gordal olive varieties from Seville were finally granted a Protected Geographical Indication in Spain.
Oct. 31, 2018
La Rioja Preserves Its Olive Heritage to Improve Production
The Government of La Rioja is engaged in a multi-year effort that pursues the recuperation and preservation of indigenous olive varieties in an effort to develop unique olive oils.
Oct. 1, 2018
Leucocarpa, the Dazzling White Olive From Magna Graecia
We asked researchers why the Leucocarpa olive variety is completely white throughout its development cycle.
Sep. 18, 2018
Montsagre: Picual Perfection Among the Empeltre
This is Empeltre territory, an area which comprises the Bajo Aragón region, the Ebro valley and the Terra Alta in Tarragona. It is also home to Albert Barrobés and his family's award-winning Picual.