May 18, 2017 | General Olive News, NZ, Olives and Health
A natural substitute for the morning after pill has been found in olives. Eating handfuls of olives will not prevent pregnancy, but a chemical found within them can stop a sperm from reaching an egg, the Daily Mail reports. The natural compound, also found in grapes...
May 12, 2017 | Australia, Olives and Health, Research
Australian researchers have identified a link between saturated fat consumption and the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis – the first time the relationship has directly been explored. Given that “previous research indicated that compounds in olive oil can...
Apr 27, 2017 | Diet/Food, General Olive News, International News/Trends, Olives and Health
University of Louisiana researchers are working to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s from a compound found in extra virgin olive oil. Dr Amal Kaddoumi’s research at ULM focuses on Alzheimer’s, and Dr Khalid El Sayed is researching cancer. El Sayed says in...
Apr 12, 2017 | International News/Trends, Labelling, Olive business, Olives and Health
A new survey found that there was disconnect between what consumers think labels like organic, antibiotic-free, or ‘no added hormones’ mean, and what the labels actually mean. Another reason why the Australian Standard and its focus on labelling integrity are so...
Apr 12, 2017 | General Olive News, International News/Trends, Marketing, Olives and Health
Years ago, I had some warts on my hand. When they disappeared, I wondered what I had eaten differently at the time. It turned out to be a 12-ounce jar of stuffed olives that I consumed after work with a drink and crackers over about a week when I had run out of...
Apr 12, 2017 | General Olive News, Marketing, NZ, Olive business, Olives and Health
Products for joint health have become the fastest growing sector in New Zealand, with 25% value growth in 2016. Let’s hope that translates into increased sales for NZ’s most delicious anti-inflammatory agent, fresh local NZ EVOO!
