6/12/19: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a staple in the Mediterranean diet and plays an important role in international food commerce. However, olive oil is an ancient food and is probably the most studied oil and owns its right to the accolade in daily health and wellbeing. However, in order to secure the healthful properties…
Category: Research
Does oxygen in the headspace of the packaging container influence Olive Oil quality?
28/11/19: Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the oil obtained from fresh olive fruit in perfect condition picked at optimal maturation with the utmost care and attention to the mechanical extraction processing to achieve the oil. Olive Oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed directly in its raw state and contains important healthful…
An Olive Oil Massage May Help Reduce The Effects of Restless Leg Syndrome
11/11/19: The symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are associated with a reduction in quality of life and mental health. There are no known cures for RLS and treatments with lifestyle changes and medications including opiates, anticonvulsants, dopamine antagonists and others. A new study has found a novel use for olive oil in an alternative…
Olive Pomace Extract Improves Growth in Meat-Chickens
11/11/19: Agricultural eco-innovation is based on circular economy and cradle to cradle concepts. This innovative concept aims at “zero waste” economy or a sustainable production where new products and applications are created from by-products of agricultural wastes, namely olive pomace. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is well known for its high antioxidant capacity, however, some phenols…
Pruning & Plant Growth Regulators To Increasing Fruit Yield
08/11/19: Pruning techniques and timing are always a misunderstood practice throughout the olive growing community. This study is interesting because it delves into simulated mechanical pruning and also introduces the potential use of plant growth regulators. Pruning is a necessary grove management practice to assist in maintaining appropriate canopy size and promote higher levels of…
Turning to Olives for Anthocyanin’s Which May Prevent Oxidative Stress
06/11/19: With the incidence of diseases becoming more and more abundant, there is a need for consumers to look for foods that are healthier choice options in the daily diet. Have you ever thought about olives as a means of getting your daily hit of antioxidants which in turn helps to prevent daily oxidative stress?…
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) increases olive oil yield and quality seeking Australian Performance Test
New technology using pulsed electric field also known as PEF is about to advance olive oil extraction in Australia. In Europe during early trials, the oliveCEPT® was shown to increase olive oil yield by at least 5% (and up to 15%) and also improves quality in terms of polyphenols, colour, and fruitiness. There are also…
Olive Tree Physiology & Chemical Composition Of Fruits Are Modulated By Different Deficit Irrigation Strategies
28/10/19: High irradiation levels, warming of the climate, drought, and lower water availability have been a reality over recent years and the future predictions indicate that this trend may continue. The challenges in modern olive production may need to consider strategies for olive grove management and take into account the latest peer-reviewed research from Portugal…
Drought Stress Effect and Olive Tree Acclimation under a Changing Climate
24/10/19: Olive trees are tolerant, hardy, resilient and can survive throughout prolonged drought periods and weather extremes. Olive Growing all over the world are suffering adverse effects of climatic factors including water scarcity, prolonged higher temperatures, and high irradiance. Production losses due to drought stress are felt by today’s olive producer especially in these times…
Australian Harvest, Olive & Oil Production, Import, Export Figures till 2019
If you are looking to start a grove, purchase an existing grove or you are wanting to assess olive industry statistics and figures, you might find this information helpful. Introduction The renaissance of the Australian olive industry is entering its second decade. During the last 10 years, the Australian industry has grown solidly from…
Nanoemulsions with Olive Oil extend the shelf life of Rainbow Trout
1/10/19 TURKEY: Aquaculture has arisen as one of the most promising and rapidly growing industries, providing nutritious, high-quality animal protein and providing income and employment around the world. With a product of such economic importance extending the shelf life is essential. Fish farmed in aquaculture typically spoil very quickly due to their rich unsaturated fatty…
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is fundamental to maintaining good health?
Dr Mary Flynn who is a nutritionist who works for the Miriam Hospital in USA. She starting teaching at Brown in 1998. Her main research interest is how food is related to the development and treatment of chronic diseases. The findings are compelling.. this video is of a presentation made in conjunction with Nutrition Australia…