For centuries, the production of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been guided by experience, intuition, and the expertise of the maestro de almazara. While these skills remain invaluable, a new era is emerging in which artificial intelligence (AI), sensor technology, and real-time data analysis are transforming how olive oil is produced. The...

A spoonful of Tuscan EVOO is more than oil. It reflects geology, biodiversity, climate, cultivar genetics, and generations of agricultural tradition. Yet in a global market increasingly challenged by mislabelling and authenticity concerns, the story on the label does not always match the chemistry inside the bottle.

A recent publication in Acta Horticulturae explored an intriguing question:

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body.

For decades, the olive industry has focused almost exclusively on one product: extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

A newly published study in BMC Medicine (2025) provides further evidence that the Mediterranean diet may play an important role in supporting long-term cognitive health through its interaction with the gut microbiota.

For centuries, the olive tree (Olea europaea L.) has symbolized longevity, resilience and health throughout the Mediterranean region. While extra virgin olive oil has received worldwide scientific attention, another part of the olive tree is rapidly emerging as a fascinating source of bioactive compounds:

For decades, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been associated with healthy aging, cardiovascular protection, and the prevention of chronic disease. Yet one question has remained largely unanswered:

A recent scientific presentation by Andrea Romanos-Nanclares at the Olive Oil and Health in Brazil Symposium 2025 explored one of the most discussed topics in modern nutritional science:

For thousands of years, olive oil has been associated with beauty, skin care and Mediterranean wellness traditions. Long before modern skincare laboratories existed, olive-derived products were already used to moisturize, protect and nourish the skin.