Olive Varieties / page 5
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.
Aug. 1, 2019
Researchers Isolate Extra Virgin Olive Oil Component With Potential Antihypertensive Properties
Elenolide, a known antihypertensive agent, was found in 80 percent of extra virgin olive oil samples analyzed over a span of eight years.
Oct. 31, 2018 Olive Varieties
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Global Gardens Founder Sees Olive Tree as Keystone of California Permaculture
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Apr. 5, 2018 World
Researchers Characterize Two Galician Olive Varieties for the First Time
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.
Jun. 19, 2017
Beetle Could Pose New Threat to Olive Trees
Researchers have discovered that olive trees are the only non-ash species of tree vulnerable to attack from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle with potentially devastating consequences.
May. 18, 2017
Olive Oil Producers from Small Croatian Island Strike Gold, Together
Olive oil producers from the Croatian island of Šolta joined forces to submit a single entry to NYIOOC 2017, winning a Gold Award and placing its Šoltansko maslinovo ulje on the world stage.
Apr. 25, 2017
Brazil Looks for Its Own Olive
As debate revolves around whether or not Maria da Fé is an olive species unique to Brazil, both traditional mills and technologically advanced machinery have contributed to the increased quality of olive oil here.
Apr. 24, 2017
Judging Underway at Fifth Annual New York International Olive Oil Competition
At 9 o'clock the first samples were distributed to 15 judges whose determinations will lead to the unveiling of this year's best extra virgin olive oils at a live-streamed press conference Thursday evening.
Mar. 14, 2017
A Forgotten Treasure: Making Oil from Wild Olives
Francisco Villanueva and Fernando Martín produce oil from wild olives growing on the green slopes of the Sierra de las Nieves. "Professional tasters don’t know how to describe it.”
Dec. 12, 2016
When Olives Became a Thing in Martinis
When did the olive reach the iconic status as the signature garnish of sophistication and class, the perfect companion to its dirty patron, the Martini? We thought you'd never ask.
Nov. 26, 2016
An Olive a Day: 7 Ways to Liven Your Week
Olives are not only a delicious fruit they are also packed with healthful benefits. There are hundreds of varieties and just as many ways to incorporate them into your diet.
Nov. 7, 2016
Croatia Picks Up Fourth Olive Oil PDO
Extra virgin olive oil from Solta was approved by the EU, joining the other Croatian PDOs: Korcula, Krk and Cres.
Jul. 6, 2016
Olive Oil from Croatian Island of Krk Gets PDO
Bottles of extra virgin olive oil from Krk will now be labeled with its official appellation “Krčko maslinovo ulje” and its packaging will feature a specially designed logo.
Jun. 30, 2016
Scientists Decode Olive Tree Genome
A team of scientists from Spain have published the complete genome of the olive tree for the first time.