Olives and Health
The Australian olive industry supports clear, consistent front-of-pack labelling that helps consumers make healthier food choices. However, the current Health Star Rating algorithm is not fit for purpose for edible…
We know the olive is an incredible fruit, with myriad health benefits, and a new blog posted by the Olive Wellness Institute provides more great evidence as to why olive products…
This article first appeared in Olive Growers Victoria’s newsletter. By: Dr. Paul H. Mason, Research Fellow/Sessional Lecturer, School of Natural Sciences/School of Social Sciences, Macquarie University, NSW If you grow olives, you already know…
In the world of culinary fats, there’s a rolling array of choices lauded as the latest ‘trending’ favourite. Which is why we’re so lucky to have the Olive Wellness Institute…
No matter how much fact we put out there, the fiction around smoke point and EVOO is still putting some people off cooking with our flavoursome, healthy product. It’s frustrating,…
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about the role that food plays in mood – and specifically how the Mediterranean diet and…
A groundbreaking $4.3M collaboration between growers and scientists is exploring the untapped health treasures available in plant produce. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by a multidisciplinary team from Macquarie…
Extra virgin olive oil is a unique food for a variety of reasons – including its fatty acid profile and the bioactive compounds it contains. As part of its ongoing…