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Sep. 15, 2023
Using Effective Microbes to Boost Organic Olive Yields in New Zealand
Ross Vintiner, award-winning biodynamic olive farmer in New Zealand, believes that microbes are the future of farming.
Sep. 13, 2023
Researchers Use AI to Identify the Olive Oil Compounds that Affect Alzheimer’s
Using a machine learning algorithm, researchers identified ten compounds in extra virgin olive oil that act like pharmaceutical treatments for dementia.
Sep. 6, 2023
Israeli Firm Prepares to Launch Countertop Olive Oil Appliance
The countertop appliance that transforms olives into olive oil in less than an hour could be available in 2024.
Sep. 6, 2023 Production
Aug. 31, 2023 Health
Higher Consumption of Polyphenols Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting Covid-19
Aug. 18, 2023 Health
Biophenols in EVOO Linked to Improved Outcomes in Obesity and Prediabetes
Aug. 10, 2023 Olive Varieties
Researchers Work to Reverse Genetic Erosion, Breed Resilient Olive Varieties
Jul. 26, 2023 Health
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Successful Aging, Study Finds
Jul. 25, 2023
Patients Respond to Nutrition Guidance Via Telehealth, Study Shows
Intervention through telehealth can positively complement face-to-face care in sustaining dietary and lifestyle changes.
Jul. 19, 2023
Researchers in California Test New Solutions for Olive Fruit Fly
Researchers at the University of California are testing a range of insecticide products for efficacy in controlling olive fruit flies.
Jul. 18, 2023
Research Explores Olive Oil Co-Extraction with Olive Leaves, Herbs and Spices
A research review examined how milling olives with olive leaves, herbs and spices could increase the polyphenol content of the resulting oil.
Jul. 13, 2023
Consuming Oleuropein May Mitigate the Effects of Aging on Muscular Atrophy
New research purports to demonstrate that aged mice which ate a diet supplemented with olive leaf extract rich in oleuropein increased muscle mass.
Jul. 13, 2023
New Cleaning Equipment for Olive Mills Saves Water, Money, Study Finds
Cleaning with a SILAC system, which uses foam-based detergent ad air pressure, reduces the amount of time to clean milling equipment and saves water and money.
Jul. 12, 2023
Phenols More Important than MUFA Content for EVOO Health Benefits, Research Suggests
The phenols in extra virgin olive oil are more important for decreasing blood pressure, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting weight loss than its fats.
Jun. 27, 2023
New Zealand Producer Uses Brix Levels to Determine Ideal Harvest Moment
Unlike with grapes or other fruit, Ross Vintiner harvests olives when the sugar level falls, indicating that oil is accumulating and polyphenol content remains high.
Jun. 26, 2023
Genotype Plays Significant Role in Fatty Acid Content of Virgin Olive Oil
Researchers in Spain have demonstrated how fatty acid content in virgin olive oils is mostly linked to genotype along with climate and other factors.
Jun. 22, 2023
Drinking Olive Fruit Water Can Aid Exercise Efficiency, Research Suggests
Olive fruit water is a by-product typically thrown away during olive oil production. However, its antioxidants may hold benefits for recreational athletes.
Jun. 21, 2023
Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance
Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.
Jun. 13, 2023
Study Reveals Insights Into the Impact of Olive Oil Fats on Essential Cell Structures
The study found that worms consuming oleic acid lived longer than worms eating a standard diet. Whether these findings relate to humans requires more research.
Jun. 8, 2023
Med Diet Benefits Similar to Walking 4,000 Steps, Study Finds
Researchers at a Boston hospital found that following the Mediterranean diet had a similar health benefit to walking 4,000 steps each day.
May. 30, 2023
Study: Polyphenols in Olive Oil Boost Help Heal Damaged Skin
Polyphenols found in extra virgin olive oil enhance the healing abilities of fibroblasts, opening up possibilities for novel wound healing applications.
May. 23, 2023
Researchers Investigate Role of Bioactive Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases
The researchers focused on studies investigating the flavonoids, polyphenols and other phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.
May. 1, 2023
Olive Oil May Have an Important Role in Diets of Astronauts
Astronauts often lose weight while in space and complain about the food. Extra virgin olive oil offers key benefits during their journey, researchers say.