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Jun. 25, 2025

Yeast Study Finds Solution for Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment

A new study explores using Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to convert olive mill wastewater into valuable compounds, potentially benefiting various industries.

Jun. 23, 2025

Olive Pomace Ash Shows Promise as Eco-Friendly Cement Substitute

Replacing up to 20 percent of the cement used in mortar production with olive pomace ash lowers the environmental impact of cement production without compromising mortar quality.

Jun. 19, 2025

Acclaimed Moroccan Producer Aspires to a More Sustainable Future

Noor Fès leverages its size to improve quality through vertical integration and hopes to set an example with its sustainable practices for other Moroccan olive farmers.

Jun. 11, 2025

Values of Hospitality, Sustainability Drive Quality at Misciattelli Bernardini Farm

From its historic headquarters in the old town of Allerona to the sustainably managed groves in the neighboring hills, an Umbrian producer preserves tradition while embracing change.

Jun. 4, 2025

Carbon-Capturing Power of Olive Groves Measured

New findings shed light on the climate potential of olive groves, offering a promising role in carbon sequestration efforts.

May. 26, 2025

Scientists Tap Bacterial Strain in Pruning Waste for Sustainable Bioproducts

Argentine and Spanish researchers discovered a bacterial strain, Rhodococcus sp. 24CO, in olive pruning waste with potential for biotechnological applications.

Apr. 29, 2025

Botanical Pesticide Outperforms Synthetic Alternative in Killing Olive Bark Beetle

A natural, garlic-based pesticide is found to be more effective than the closest artificial alternative, with none of the hazards.

Apr. 9, 2025

South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season

Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.

Apr. 7, 2025

Revitalizing Salento: Entrepreneurs Fight Xylella with New Ideas

Puglia's new generation of entrepreneurs is reviving the region's devastated olive industry, using innovative ideas and technologies to rebuild.

Mar. 17, 2025

As U.S. Firms Back Off Climate Targets, Olive Oil Companies Stay the Course

Olive oil producers and bottlers are continuing efforts to improve their sustainability, even as some of the country’s largest firms distance themselves from climate action.

Mar. 11, 2025

Wealthy Nations’ Absence at COP16 Hampers Biodiversity Funding

Without the input of United States and China, delegates at COP16 said they reached an agreement to fund biodiversity protection.

Feb. 11, 2025

Olive Oil-Based Films May Soon Replace Plastic Food Packaging

Researchers in Turkey have developed biodegradable oleofilms, which can prolong the shelf life of perishable foods by slowing oxidation.

Feb. 11, 2025

Policy Makers, Advocacy Groups Discuss Future of European Food

Members of the European Board on Agriculture and Food, including Slow Food, said policy must change to support the broader uptake of healthy and sustainable diets.

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Aug. 19, 2024

The Many Values in Recovering Abandoned Olive Groves in Tuscany

Fil Bucchino, Andrea Pagliai and Gionni Pruneti produce extra virgin olive oil from recovered trees to benefit communities and the environment.

Aug. 19, 2024

Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer

The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.

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.

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. 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. 15, 2024

May Marked Another Record-Breaking Year for Heat

The findings prompted the Secretary-General of the United Nations to call for a global advertising ban on the fossil fuel industry.

Jun. 12, 2024

Proposal Would Ban Solar Panel Installation on Italy's Farmlands

Exemptions for agri-voltaic systems would still allow research and development of projects in olive groves to continue.

Jun. 12, 2024

Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector

Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.

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