Aug 11, 2017 | Diet/Food, Olives and Health, Research
Weight loss often involves cutting calories, but what if it was all down to a molecule? New research has found a component in olive oil can help fight obesity.
Jul 26, 2017 | International News/Trends, Research, Technology/Science
On June 20, the international journal Food Additives & Contaminants published a scientific paper submitted by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) regarding methods the organization has been studying to aid in the differentiation of extra virgin olive...
Jul 26, 2017 | Diet/Food, Research
Researchers have found a link between increased mortality and frequent consumption of fried potato foods – but further research is required. Interesting research – particularly the fact that “acrylamide levels were lowest in potatoes fried on olive oil and...
Jun 30, 2017 | International News/Trends, Research
A paper submitted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the international scientific journal Food Additives & Contaminants is expected to offer a new methodology to discern the difference between extra virgin olive oil and refined olive oil, further...
Jun 28, 2017 | Australia, Environment, Research, Technology/Science
Hort Innovations is currently seeking submissions for projects to be considered as part of the Pollination Fund. Concept proposals are invited, to be submitted by 30 June 2017. More information about the Pollination Fund, including existing projects, is available on...
Jun 23, 2017 | Diet/Food, Olives and Health, Research
Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some...
