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Feb. 15, 2023
Lebanon's Climate Is Becoming Less Conducive to Olive Growing
Scientists believe the loss of productivity and quality may occur in the Levant and the Mediterranean basin due to rising temperatures and less precipitation.
Feb. 15, 2023
Olive Oil Brand in Jordan Harnesses the Value in History
Ateek extra virgin olive oil is produced from the millenary trees of the ancient Mehras cultivar. Producers hope it sets Jordan apart on the international stage.
Feb. 10, 2023
New Research Links Olive Oil Consumption and Reduced Autoimmune Occurrence
Researchers found that olive oil consumption promotes healthy gut microbiota and hinders the development of gut pathogens that impair immune function.
Feb. 9, 2023 News Briefs
Spanish Researchers Pioneer Olive Fertilization with Silicon
Feb. 6, 2023 Health
Feb. 6, 2023 World
Jan. 3, 2023 Grades
Researchers Develop Cheaper, More Effective NMR Techniques to Test Olive Oil
Dec. 30, 2022 Health
EVOO Improves Brain Protection in Cases of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Dec. 12, 2022
Excessive Sodium Intake Linked with Higher Stress in Mice
Researchers studied the impact of high salt intake on cognitive function in mice. Health experts recommend following a Mediterranean diet to reduce salt consumption.
Dec. 8, 2022
New Research to Study Impact of Soil Health on Olive Oil Quality
The project seeks to better understand how olive growing affects soil biodiversity and ecological function and how soil health affects olive oil quality and safety.
Dec. 8, 2022
Researchers Investigate Role of Certain Polyphenols in Obesity Management
Polyphenols were linked with significant reductions in three obesity-related measures.
Dec. 1, 2022
Researchers Use AI to Identify EVOO Provenance
The researchers said they could correctly identify locally-produced Taggiasca Ligure olive oils 100 percent of the time.
Dec. 1, 2022
Study Reveals How Mediterranean Diet Might Counteract Covid-19
New research demonstrated that flavonoids and hydroxytyrosol counteract some of the most deadly impacts of Covid 19, including cytokine storms and lung inflammation.
Nov. 30, 2022
New Tool Measures Soil-Atmosphere Interactions to Optimize Farming Practices
Mapping soil heat transmission may help determine optimal land management practices and appropriate crops to plant as the climate changes.
Nov. 28, 2022
Olive Wellness Institute Questions Study on Diet and Dementia
The olive oil science organization said the use of the term ‘modified Mediterranean diet’ is misleading if it does not include extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 28, 2022
Most Americans Overestimate the Healthiness of Their Diets, Study Suggests
Only one in 10 accurately self-assesses the healthiness of their eating habits.
Nov. 17, 2022
Some Ultra-Processed Foods Are Addictive, Like Tobacco
Foods high in refined carbohydrates and added fats trigger some of the hallmarks of addictive behaviors in consumers.
Nov. 14, 2022
Researchers Study How Lack of Chill Hours Impacts Olive Development, Oil Quality
The lack of chill hours has resulted in longer flowering periods, more oil accumulation and distinct oil chemistry in olives grown in the subtropical climate of Tenerife.
Nov. 9, 2022
Olive Council Publishes Document Archive
The database includes historical trade standards, quality measuring methods and best practices for table olive and olive oil production.
Nov. 3, 2022
Study Sheds Light on Environmental Impact of Global Food Production
Meat production from cows and pigs, and rice, wheat and seed oil crop production have the worst environmental impacts.
Oct. 31, 2022
New Research Finds No Link Between Diet and Reduced Dementia Risk
The study found no link between adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet and lower dementia incidence. Still, researchers indicated that diet likely remains one factor among many.
Oct. 26, 2022
Study Links Cooking Methods and Health
The researchers found some cooking methods corresponded with beneficial effects on inflammation. Heating edible oils, but not olive oil, to high temperatures had negative effects.
Oct. 24, 2022
Researchers Review Benefits of Mediterranean Diet to Reduce Obesity
After an extensive review of the scientific literature, researchers found that following the Mediterranean diet yields many benefits for obese people and those at risk of obesity.