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Sep. 29, 2022
Following MedDiet Linked to Healthier Brain Activity
Researchers found lower levels of six metabolites known to lower cognitive function in study participants following the Mediterranean diet.
Sep. 22, 2022
Spanish Ministers Highlight Importance of Researching Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The ministers of agriculture and science pledged more funds to research and announced ambitions for Spain to become a leading global food science hub.
Sep. 9, 2022
Two major studies in the United States and Italy link premature death and colorectal cancer to highly processed food consumption.
Aug. 10, 2022 Health
Jul. 13, 2022 News Briefs
Consuming EVOO Results in More Polyphenols in Breast Milk, Study Finds
May. 13, 2022 Health
Following the MedDiet Improves Depression Symptoms in Young Men
May. 9, 2022 Health
Childhood Obesity on the Rise in Spain as Adherence to Med Diet Falls
Mar. 16, 2022
Greeks Follow a Hybrid Mediterranean Diet, Researchers Find
Greeks mostly adhere to the diet's standards with the addition of red meat and snacks.
Mar. 7, 2022
Indian Consumers Reject Nutri-Score and Other Labels
A nationwide study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Science found warning labels to be the most effective type of front-of-pack labels.
Feb. 28, 2022
Med Diet Linked with Better Sleep in University Students
Students with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reported less sleep latency, sleep disturbance and daytime dysfunction.
Feb. 23, 2022
Frying in Virgin Olive Oil Adds Healthy Compounds, Researchers Find
New research shows the transfer of olive oil's healthy plant sterols and tocopherols to deep-fried foods.
Feb. 16, 2022
Health and Sustainability in the Spotlight at 3rd Yale Symposium
The symposium brought professionals from across the industry together to discuss how to better communicate olive oil's health and environmental benefits to consumers.
Feb. 10, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Might Mitigate ADHD in Children, Study Suggests
Researchers believe the combination of healthy fats characteristic of the Mediterranean diet improves brain health and lowers the risk of developing ADHD.
Jan. 20, 2022
The Essential Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What makes an olive oil ‘extra virgin?’ How is EVOO made, and why is it the healthiest cooking oil? We have answers.
Jan. 17, 2022
Study: Green MedDiet Can Slow Brain Atrophy Among Over-50s
New research finds that following a high-polyphenol, low meat intake variation of the MedDiet can protect the brain from inflammation and slow down age-related brain atrophy.
Jan. 17, 2022
Replacing Saturated Fats With Olive Oil Saves Lives, Harvard Research Suggests
Common causes of illness and death may be lowered significantly by swapping butter, margarine and mayonnaise for olive oil.
Jan. 11, 2022
Dementia Rates Set to Triple by 2050, Latest Research Indicates
Improving education on the role of healthy diets in preventing the diseases that cause dementia may be one of the best mitigation factors.
Jan. 7, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Again Named Best Overall
The MedDiet has been declared the best diet for the fifth year in a row by the U.S. News & World Report.
Jan. 7, 2022
The Facts About Olive Oil and Skin Care
People have been using olive oil for face and skin care for thousands of years. Find out how olive oil heals damaged skin and moisturizes.
Dec. 30, 2021
What Are Polyphenols and Why Should You Care?
The plant compounds in high-quality extra virgin olive oils provide important health benefits.
Dec. 22, 2021
Boundary Bend Co-Founder: Quality and Investment Are Key to Olive Oil’s Future
Rob McGavin said the industry needs to work together to succeed long-term, from technology-based solutions to emphasizing extra virgin olive oil’s health benefits.
Dec. 20, 2021
European Commission Announces Public Consultation on Food Labeling
Interested parties will have until March 7, 2022, to participate. About one-third of the comments already published have come from the four main olive oil-producing countries.