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Jan. 11, 2017
The Trump Cards of Climate Change in Olive Cultivation
For what it's worth, climate change, at least for olive oil production, may prove a blessing in disguise.
Jan. 10, 2017
Spanish Olive Oil to Help Fight Climate Change
The Spanish olive oil sector will lead a European project that will study the control of greenhouse gasses during climate change through the calculation of the environmental footprints of olive oil tree cultivation and oil production.
Jan. 5, 2017
Are Olive Seeds the Next Superfood?
A Spanish olive oil manufacturer is exploring alternative uses for the products usually thrown away. As it turns out, olive seeds boast a range of healthful properties than could be used in beauty products, foods, supplements and more.
Dec. 19, 2016 World
Harvard Hosts Forum on Feeding the Planet During Climate Change
Dec. 15, 2016 Production
Moroccan Farmers Combat Climate Change With Olive Trees and Innovation
Dec. 6, 2016 Business
Nov. 18, 2016 Production
Sustainable Olive Oil Production Helps Mitigate Climate Change
Oct. 17, 2016 World
Oct. 5, 2016
Award-Winning Olive Oil Producer Thinks Weed Control Is for the Birds
A young Spanish olive oil producer has decided to try using geese as weeders in his family´s olive groves. By doing so he not only hopes to keep down undergrowth, he also strives to promote the survival of an endangered Spanish goose.
Aug. 10, 2016
Waste Not: Novel Application of Olive Mill Waste as Food Antioxidant
Researchers found that the discoloration and oxidation of meat patties were significantly delayed when they were treated with olive waste extract.
Aug. 3, 2016
Olive Mill Waste Seen as a Renewable Resource for Biosurfactant Production
Researchers have discovered an innovative, cost-effective and environmentally viable process to recycle olive oil waste byproduct into valuable biosurfactants.
Jul. 8, 2016
Olive Oil Production Gives Back to Environment More than it Takes
The latest research indicates that the carbon sink effect from olive trees in the biomass and soil is much higher than greenhouse gas emissions from production.
Mar. 22, 2016
France Cuts Proposed Tax Hike on Palm Oil
Growers in Indonesia and Malaysia protested strongly to the French Government and managed to slash a proposed surtax on palm oil before the law was finally passed.
Mar. 17, 2016
Project Aims to Bring Social Change through Olive Oil in Brazil
Social Trees wants to plant thousands of olive trees, producing olive oil in support of youth education in the Rio Grande do Sul region’s poorer communities.
Mar. 15, 2016
In Liguria, Olive Oil from a Golf Course
Ligurian producer Franco Boeri Roi makes a Taggiasca olive oil from the trees growing in a golf club in Sanremo.
Feb. 29, 2016
Irrigating with Wastewater Found Not to Affectextra virgin olive oil Quality
A study finds that irrigating olive trees with treated wastewater could be an effective way of preserving resources without affecting quality.
Dec. 10, 2015
Sustainableextra virgin olive oil Production Reuses All Byproducts
Thanks to the great development of digesters for renewable energy during recent years, humid pomace can be used for the production of biogas.
Aug. 3, 2015
At Expo 2015, One Olive Oil Producer's Commitment to Sustainability
Coppini Arte Olearia educates Expo visitors on olive oil tastes, health benefits and sustainable production.
May. 11, 2015
Tunisian Olive Sector Benefits from Japanese Cooperation Project
A Japanese development project underway in Tunisia aims to support the development of olive oil products and promote the export of Tunisian olive oil.
May. 7, 2015
Rajasthan Studies Viability of Olive Leaf Tea
The government of the Indian state of Rajasthan is exploring the possibility of producing tea with the leaves of the olive tree.
Apr. 27, 2015
New Technology to Recycle Wastewater
By using the new water recycling system olive producers use up to 90 percent less water, a major benefit for the environment.
Apr. 6, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Also Good for the Environment
The diet predominant in Mediterranean countries creates a much smaller carbon footprint than the standard diets in countries like the United States.
Feb. 9, 2015
Power Plant in Spain Fueled by Olive Oil Waste
A new power plant in Andalucia is generating electricity and saving the environment by using waste from olive oil production as fuel.