Jan 21, 2013 | Olives and Health
Medicine made more than 2,000 years ago has been discovered in an ancient Roman shipwreck. Archeologists investigating the wreck off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, say found a tin containing pills dating back to between 140 and 130 BC. They believe the medicine was an...
Nov 13, 2012 | Equipment, EVOO, International News/Trends, Labelling, NZ, Olive Oil News, Olive Oil Shows, Olives and Health, Organic, Research, Seminars/Conference, Surveys, Table Olive News
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Oct 29, 2012 | Olives and Health
You feel good about using olive oil, right? You know it’s good for you, tasty and easy to use. Still, to get the most benefits — and the best bang for your buck – there’s more you should know. “The health benefits of olive oil are 99% related to the presence of the...
Oct 29, 2012 | Olives and Health
Californian co-operative Sunsweet Growers has tied up with olive polyphenols expert CreAgri to develop a new range of juices containing Hidrox, a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient from olive juice.
Oct 15, 2012 | Olives and Health, Research
Deakin University researchers are investigating the anti-inflammatory properties of oleocanthal in olive oil as protection against the inflammation involved in muscle-wasting conditions such as muscular dystrophy. Oleocanthal has a similar anti-inflammatory action as...
Oct 15, 2012 | NZ, Olives and Health, Research
A successful scientific trial has pushed Comvita’s share price to a five-year high and suggests the company’s olive-leaf extract may help prevent a form of diabetes in overweight, middle-aged men. The NZX-listed health company well known for its honey...
