Jan 30, 2013 | International News/Trends, Research
The UC Davis Olive Center has launched a new testing program to provide sensory and chemical evaluation of olive oil samples, an initiative designed to help retailers and wholesalers better ensure the quality of olive oil available to consumers. Recent studies...
Jan 30, 2013 | NZ, Olives and Health, Research
A proof of principle study has shown that a change in diet can be remarkably effective in reducing inflammation over just six weeks. The research was conducted on a group of healthy New Zealanders. Not surprisingly, one of the major elements of the new, beneficial...
Jan 30, 2013 | NZ, Research
The Olives NZ 2013 Grove Census will be sent out in February, providing data currently held on each grove for update on information such as new plantings or trees removed, changes in harvest method, etc. This year’s Census will also collect additional information on...
Jan 30, 2013 | International News/Trends, Research
New studies performed in Jaén, Spain suggest extra virgin olive oil is not only healthier, but also tastier than other popular oils when frying food … The popular misconception that olive oil is not suited to high temperature cooking has however been widely disproved,...
