olive oil research

Dec. 19, 2024

Olive Polyphenols Show Promise as Aquaculture Feed Ingredient

A new study demonstrates the benefits of polyphenols derived from olive industry waste in aquacultural feeds.

Dec. 16, 2024

Researchers Investigate Olive Powder as Food Ingredient

Freeze-drying may hold the answer to recovering value from the discarded fruit in table olive production.

Dec. 10, 2024

Regenerating Soil Helps Tackle Water Crisis, Experts Say

Specialists suggest agronomic plans to improve organic fertility, limit erosion and save water.

Dec. 2, 2024

IUCN Studies the Tradeoffs Between Intensive and Traditional Olive Groves

The organization found that traditional groves are better for biodiversity but less profitable. Intensive groves are more cost-efficient but create massive monocultures.

Nov. 24, 2024

S. American Olive Oil Sector Celebrates Successes and Examines Challenges

Sector professionals gathered in Montevideo, Uruguay for the second Latin American Olive Oil Conference.

Nov. 13, 2024

Early Intervention with EVOO Shows Promise in Reducing Down Syndrome Symptoms

New research in mice suggests that extra virgin olive oil consumption could mitigate neurodegenerative effects caused by Downs syndrome.

Oct. 7, 2024

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extract Exceeds Ibuprofen's Anti-Inflammatory Properties

A new method to sustainably draw oleocanthal and oleacein from extra virgin olive oil obtains an extract with powerful antioxidant properties.

Sep. 18, 2024

Project Turns Olive Waste Into Supercapacitors

A research project in Spain has concluded after developing an effective process to repurpose olive waste for several industrial applications.

Sep. 16, 2024

University of California Releases Manual on Growing Olives for Oil Production

The Olive Production Manual for Oil covers olive farming, from positioning orchards to milling, with chapters written by experts in each field.

Sep. 12, 2024

Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission

A review found that a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet was more effective in helping type 2 diabetes patients achieve remission compared to a low-fat or traditional Mediterranean diet.

Aug. 20, 2024

Leveraging AI to Enhance Olive Oil Quality, Efficiency and Trust

AI has been improving olive farming for a decade, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, traceability, and sustainability. Recent advancements include predictive pricing, pest control, and personalized marketing.

Aug. 19, 2024

A Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol More than An Olive Oil-Enriched Diet

While a study confirmed previous research about the relationship between extra virgin olive oil and cholesterol, some experts criticized its design.

Aug. 13, 2024

Olive Center to Host Inaugural Olive Oil Sustainability Conference

The International Olive Sustainability Conference will discuss sustainability, from farming and milling to marketing and certifications.

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May. 1, 2024

Researchers Investigate Links Between MedDiet Adherence and Oral Health

The Mediterranean diet's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects and its role in maintaining beneficial microorganisms are linked with positive oral health outcomes.

Apr. 30, 2024

Scientific Review Links Med Diet Adherence With Improved Urological Health

Researchers reviewed almost 1,000 studies to determine the associations between following the Mediterranean diet and improved urological and sexual health outcomes.

Apr. 24, 2024

Nutri-Score Changed Food Formulas in France, Researchers Find

Food producers are changing ingredients to improve Nutri-Score ratings.

Apr. 23, 2024

Study Reveals Therapeutic Properties of EVOO Polyphenols on Childhood Cancer

Researchers examined oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol for their potential in treating neuroblastoma, a formidable childhood cancer.

Apr. 22, 2024

How Oleuropein Influences Extra Virgin Olive Oil Taste and Health Benefits

Along with oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein is one of the main polyphenols found in extra virgin olive oil that determines its sensory characteristics and health benefits.

Apr. 22, 2024

Olive Milling Byproducts May Improve Animal Feed

Diets including olive tree leaves and olive oil pomace did not negatively impact the health of sheep or their milk quality while decreasing methane emissions.

Apr. 16, 2024

Researchers Investigate Solar Panel and Olive Grove Synergies

Solar panels between rows of high-density olive groves generate electricity with minimal impact on yields.

Apr. 9, 2024

The Role of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids in Olive Oil's Health Benefits

Oleic acid, classified as a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), has been extensively studied by scientists over the last decades, consistently demonstrating many positive effects on human health.

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