Olive oil may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk
A study published in Nutrition & Diabetes suggests that for healthy adults olive oil consumption may lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. IFT Daily News
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Unpredictable weather, consumer demand cause olive oil, vanilla prices to soar
According to Bloomberg, erratic weather in Spain and Italy is causing shortages in the global olive oil markets, and it is expected to get worse. IFT Daily News
Evaluating the authenticity of extra virgin olive oil
A study published in the Journal of Food Science demonstrates the potential of using near-infrared spectroscopy to screen extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) for authenticity. IFT Daily News
Extra virgin olive oil may lower blood sugar, cholesterol
A study published in Nutrition and Diabetes shows that compared to other kinds of fat, extra virgin olive oil may have healthier effects on levels of blood sugar and bad … Continue Reading →
Olive leaf extract may help prevent cardiovascular disease
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that consuming olive leaf extract (OLE) may have a positive effect on measures associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Report finds extra virgin olive oil products may be mislabeled
The National Consumers League (NCL) has released a report finding that six of 11 national brands of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) failed to meet EVOO standards when evaluated by … Continue Reading →
Cargill partners with Filippo Berio Olive Oil
Cargill and Filippo Berio Olive Oil have announced an agreement in which Cargill will be licensed to market a set of foodservice olive oil products under the Filippo Berio Culinary … Continue Reading →
Olive oil may increase satiety
A study conducted by researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that “natural” oils—especially olive oil—and fats may regulate the sensation of feeling full after eating. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
All About Olives: Supermarkets See Surge in Olive Sales
Olive bars are still hot — as consumers experiment, trying new varieties and creating their own antipasto platters, sales continue to grow. read more Supermarket News
Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may protect bone
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that consumption of a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may help protect against osteoporosis. IFT Daily News