Aug 9, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
For every gallon of olive oil that’s pressed from the ripe fruit, about 38 pounds of olive skins, pulp and pits are left behind. Known as pomace, these leftovers typically have low-value uses. But US Department of Agriculture agricultural engineer Rebecca R. Milczarek...
Jul 26, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
I have battled oily, pimple-prone skin for as long as I can remember. I tried everything from harsh remedies I learnt about online, toothpaste, generic pharmacy creams, scrubs and exfoliators. This past year has been the best year my skin has ever seen. A simple,...
Jul 26, 2013 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olives and Health
Pyramid Pet Products was founded with a simple goal: produce the healthiest pet food available on the market. Apart from using multiple natural protein sources with added super foods including blueberries, kelp, sweet potatoes and probiotics, what truly sets the...
Jul 16, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olive Oil News, Olives and Health
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition. Now there’s an idea – subsidies for consumers, rather than EU producers … Ed!
Jul 16, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olives and Health
Olive (Olea europaea) leaves are used as anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, vasodilatory, hypotensive, antidiuretic and hypoglycemic agents in traditional medicine. Recently, it has been shown that olive leaf extract (OLE) has calcium...
Apr 8, 2013 | International News/Trends, Olives and Health, Research
A growing body of science unraveling exactly why olives are so healthy – coupled with a new wave of olive-polyphenol ingredients targeting food and beverage makers – is prompting a resurgence of interest in one of the oldest ‘heart-friendly’ foods in...
