Mar. 23, 2017
Report Suggests Truffle Oil Caused Fig & Olive Salmonella Cases
159 people contracted Salmonella from eating at a restaurant in DC. Health officials are blaming truffle oil.
Mar. 22, 2017
Europe Introduces Food Inspection Rules to Tackle Fraud
New rules on food safety and inspection have been adopted by the European Parliament to tackle fraudulent practices in the food industry.
Mar. 6, 2017
'Olive Beef' Looks Set to Land on American Plates
Sanuki Wagyu Beef has been recognised as healthier than regular Wagyu Beef. The olive-fed cows produce meat which is higher in oleic acid, monounsaturated fats and omega-3s.
Feb. 27, 2017 Food & Cooking
Google Recommends Olive Oil as Butter Substitute to 40M Oscars Viewers
Feb. 16, 2017 Food & Cooking
Feb. 16, 2017 Food & Cooking
Feb. 15, 2017 Food & Cooking
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
Jan. 31, 2017 Food & Cooking
To Reduce Food Waste, Tweak the Food Supply Chain, Researcher Says
Jan. 26, 2017
Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil Goes on Sale in U.S.
The makers of 'Pot d'Huile' say users of their cannabis-infused olive oil can "work with their own culinary creativity to develop healthful, delicious food that also offers the cannabis experience they are looking for.”
Jan. 26, 2017
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
Jan. 11, 2017
Thomas Keller's Extra Virgin Chocolate
K + M Extravirgin Chocolate preserves the potency of the cocoa bean while enhancing its health benefits by using EVOO as a main ingredient.
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.
Jan. 5, 2017
Foodie Theme Park to Open in Italy Next Fall
Eataly World aims to bring foodies together to eat shop and learn. Two thousand businesses will be represented at the €100-million theme park that is expected to create 700 jobs onsite.
Jan. 4, 2017
Cooking School in Spain Aims to Promote EVOO Usage and Benefits
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil International Cooking Academy aims to promote the Mediterranean diet and the biological benefits of cooking with EVOO.
Dec. 29, 2016
Ladner to Leave 'Del Posto' for Take-Out Pasta Venture
The celebrated New York chef, Mark Ladner announced he would be leaving his post as executive chef at the four-star Del Posto restaurant to dedicate himself to the launch of his quick-serve Pasta Flyer restaurant.
Dec. 21, 2016
'Top Chefs' Turn to Olive Oil in New Ways
Olive oil powder, olive oil ice cream and olive oil-based vinaigrette, are just some of the ways innovative chefs on the hit show feature olive oil as an outstanding ingredient in the culinary creations.
Dec. 2, 2016
Replacing Saturated Fat with Mediterranean Diet Foods Lowers Heart Risk
A Harvard study found that the exchange of one percent of the saturated fat in a diet with healthful food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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. 18, 2016
Olive Oil Makes Thanksgiving Dishes Soar
Olive oil provides a healthful and tasteful solution to creating dishes that are tasty and more healthy than all that butter.
Nov. 15, 2016
The Mediterranean Diet on a Budget
Reaping the benefits of one of the world's healthiest regimens doesn't need to break the bank.
Aug. 25, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Better for Frying Fish
Researchers found that the cooking oil we choose determines the generation of toxic compounds during frying, "which can have a great influence on food safety and human health.”
Aug. 15, 2016
Social Status, Fashion Drive Consumer Food Choices
As food has become a symbol of social status, it has allowed marketers to attract customers as what was merely functional is now also fashionable.
Aug. 15, 2016
The Last Charcoal Man of Seville
Years ago, Spanish cities had a store in every neighborhood. José Luis Aguilar is the last charcoal merchant in Seville.