Olive Varieties
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
Oil From Wild Olives Better at Lowering Blood Pressure, Researchers Find
Researchers in Spain found that consuming olive oil made from the wild Acebuche variety may significantly lower excessive arterial pressure and combat the consequences of retinal hypertension.
Oct. 12, 2020
Signs of Life Among Puglia’s Xylella-Ravaged Groves
Farmers in the southern Apulian commune of Casarano – in a Xylella fastidiosa red zone – have successfully harvested olives of the Favolosa cultivar. The triumph provides a roadmap for other producers in Xf-hit areas.
Aug. 17, 2020
Researchers Test New Olive Varieties to Improve Sustainability
A team in Andalusia is testing a hedge cultivation system that could be more profitable for growers and sustainable for the environment.
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.
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 News Briefs
Aug. 1, 2019 News Briefs
Researchers Isolate EVOO Component With Potential Antihypertensive Properties
Oct. 31, 2018 Business
Oct. 31, 2018 N. America
Global Gardens Founder Sees Olive Tree as Keystone of California Permaculture
Oct. 19, 2018 Europe
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.
Apr. 5, 2018
Researchers Characterize Two Galician Olive Varieties for the First Time
Research has classified olive varieties from an emerging olive-producing region of Spain. A concurrent study has found the oil from these cultivars can be of value for preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
Sep. 28, 2017
At Hacienda Guzman, Promoting Olive Culture by Celebrating its Diversity
Juan Ramón Guillén began bringing back saplings of different varieties of olive trees from his travels. Now, his 'Olivotheque' is among the largest collections of olive cultivars in the world.
Sep. 11, 2017
What Does the Future Hold for Pitted Olive Oils?
With more producers taking advantage of advances in milling technology, are pitted oils set to become a more common sight on store shelves or are they destined to remain a niche product?
Jul. 27, 2017
Chef Deniz Zembo's Olive Oil Explorations
Croatian celebrity chef Deniz Zembo shares insights into the culinary possibilities of cooking and innovating with olive oil.
Jul. 25, 2017
From His Sandy Perch, Domenica Fiore's Cesare Bianchini Aims Even Higher
We met the producer Cesare Bianchini to discover what is behind Domenica Fiore and we ended up in an olive grove that evokes an ancient shore, with sand and shells.
Nov. 10, 2010
Olive Council Holds Meeting on Geographic Indications
Concerns arise over origin criteria, who confers the special designations; and once an olive oil or table olive has the designation, who protects and polices it.
Jul. 27, 2010
Olive Oil Council Considers 80 New Origin Denominations
The majority of these new denominations would apply to olive oil producing nations outside the European Union, like Argentina and Palestine.
May. 10, 2010
In the crisp mountain air, wild herbs flourish in the valleys and hillsides around Siurana. With a buttery, slightly nutty flavor and a mild peppercorn finish, Arbequina olive oil is an indulgent treat.
