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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared own-label baked beans, olive oil and dishwasher tablets — I'll never go back to branded

The article discusses the author's positive experience with supermarket own-label products, highlighting their affordability and quality compared to branded items.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Olive oil producer warns: this common habit spoils the expensive oil

A producer warns that improper storage of olive oil can quickly diminish its quality.

Feb 27 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging

A new study reveals that extra virgin olive oil could enhance cognitive function and promote gut health in aging individuals.

Feb 25 • 23:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

3rd ELIA Lesvos Confest: The Olive Today – Knowledge, Innovation, Culture

The 3rd International Conference and Festival for Olive Oil will be held from May 27 to 30, 2026, in Lesbos, Greece, bringing together leading scientists, producers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss various aspects of olive oil, sustainability, and innovation.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Greek foods on an upward trajectory – What is happening with feta, yogurt, and olive oil

Greek food exports are expected to continue to rise this year, driven by key products like olive oil, feta cheese, and yogurt.

Feb 22 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gut health scientist issues alert to anyone buying olive oil from the supermarket

A gut health expert warns consumers about purchasing olive oil and emphasizes the importance of checking labels for quality assurance.

Feb 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Spanish designer whose work is sold at MoMA focuses on recovering Valencian olive trees

Spanish designer Carlos Ferrando is reviving native Valencian olive trees through his new brand Volats, offering a premium olive oil with an innovative annual subscription service.

Feb 21 • 04:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Best supermarket olive oil 2026 named and it's £2 cheaper than Filippo Berio — not Aldi or Lidl

Asda's Extra Special Greek Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been named the best supermarket olive oil for 2026, outperforming other brands including Filippo Berio.

Feb 20 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panic for Olives in Italy

Olive groves in Italy have shrunk by 7.1% over the past decade, significantly impacting the country's olive oil production.

Feb 20 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virgin olive oil protects the brain and cognitive function: study links its benefits to gut microbiota

A study indicates that consuming virgin olive oil is associated with improved cognitive function, potentially linked to its effects on gut microbiota.

Feb 19 • 18:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat prohibited the production and sale of an olive oil that mimicked a well-known brand

Argentina's Anmat has banned the production and sale of a fraudulent olive oil product that posed as a recognized brand due to violations in labeling.

Feb 19 • 07:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A study reveals that olive oil production began in Italy long before the Roman Empire

An archaeological study shows that olive oil was produced in Italy several centuries prior to the expansion of the Roman Empire.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City in RS that has the best Brazilian olive oil also stands out for the production of grapes for fine wines and sparkling wines

Encruzilhada do Sul in Brazil is celebrated for producing the best olive oil and high-quality wines and sparkling wines, thanks to its unique climatic conditions and rich soil.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tunisia helps to lower olive oil prices

Tunisia's olive oil production is on the rise, causing a reduction in prices, which is concerning for Italian producers facing increased imports.

Feb 16 • 23:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Inflation at 2.5% in January – Food and Rent Prices Soar, Drop in Energy and Olive Oil

Inflation in Greece reached 2.5% in January 2026, driven by significant increases in food and rental prices, while energy costs fell.

Feb 12 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Inflation at 2.5% in January – Beef ranks first with an increase of over 25%

Inflation in Greece saw a slight decrease to 2.5% in January 2026, with beef experiencing the most significant price rise at 25.4%.

Feb 12 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

From olive oil to the bankruptcy of Master

The article discusses the redundancy and absurdity of certain linguistic constructions, using examples like 'olive oil' to illustrate how language evolves and often misinterpreted.

Feb 11 • 19:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virgin olive oil protects the brain and cognitive function: study links its benefits to gut microbiota

A study conducted in Spain links the consumption of virgin olive oil to improved cognitive function, suggesting a connection to gut microbiota health.

Feb 11 • 05:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tunisian olive oil 'floods' the EU and leads to price collapse – The problem with controls

Tunisian olive oil imports have surged, causing a price collapse and straining relationships between Italian growers and the bottling industry.

Feb 9 • 16:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Olive Oil and Chia Seeds: Do Viral Foods Work for Gut Health?

The article discusses the popularity and purported health benefits of olive oil and chia seeds, while highlighting that scientific evidence behind these viral trends may be more complex than claimed.

Feb 6 • 20:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Gut Health: Do Viral Trends Like Bone Broth Work?

Social media promotes numerous trendy foods for gut health, but scientists caution that the alleged miraculous benefits of these foods may not hold up under scrutiny.

Feb 6 • 20:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Roast pumpkin soup with sage butter

A recipe for making delicious roast pumpkin soup enhanced with sage butter, featuring ingredients like pumpkin, olive oil, leeks, onions, and chicken stock.

Feb 6 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Anvisa prohibits 'açaí coffee' sold as treatment for diseases, suspends plastic glitters and batch of olive oil

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has suspended and prohibited several food products deemed irregular, including açaí coffee marketed as a disease treatment, plastic glitters used in baking, and a batch of olive oil.

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

They drink olive oil and claim it has changed their lives. What do nutritionists say?

The article discusses the rising trend of drinking olive oil on an empty stomach, promoted by celebrities, and examines the claims and advice from nutritionists about its health benefits.

Feb 6 • 08:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Experts revealed: These are the food items that shops deceive you the most, here’s how to recognize fakes

Experts have identified food products that are commonly misrepresented in stores, offering guidelines on how to spot counterfeit items.

Feb 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Food Fraud: How to Identify Counterfeit Products

Food fraud is on the rise globally, with common pantry items like honey, olive oil, and spices frequently being counterfeit, costing the food industry up to $40 billion annually and posing significant health risks.

Feb 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Food fraud is becoming more frequent - here are the products to pay attention to

Food fraud is increasingly common, particularly affecting staples like honey, olive oil, and spices, potentially costing the food industry up to $40 billion annually and posing health risks due to exposure to harmful additives.

Feb 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The mayor of Getafe increases her representation expenses by 46%, reaching 190,000 euros

The mayor of Getafe has raised her representation expenses by 46% to a total of 190,000 euros, including significant spending on olive oil and pastries.

Feb 5 • 00:02 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Esteban Monblán, manager of an oil production company: 'There will be a certain rise in prices'

Esteban Monblán discusses the impact of reduced olive oil production due to rainfall on pricing in the industry.

Feb 4 • 12:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Signs that reveal olive oil has spoiled and that you should throw it away

This article discusses how to determine if olive oil has gone bad, emphasizing the importance of relying on one's senses for confirmation.

Feb 3 • 13:08 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The punishment of the domestic economy continued in 2025: coffee, meat, garbage collection, and household services increased

In 2025, prices for coffee, meat, garbage collection, and household services rose by 2.9%, significantly impacting household economy despite a 30% drop in olive oil prices and cheaper technology and fuel.

Jan 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Jewelry, eggs, and waste: the products that increased the most in price in 2025, with increases over 30%

Jewelry, eggs, and waste collection services experienced price increases exceeding 30% in 2025, according to December data, while olive oil prices fell by 31.6%.

Jan 15 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Oil, too many gaps in EU controls

An audit by the European Court of Auditors reveals incomplete supervision and unclear norms by the EU Commission, leading to insufficient checks on contaminants and challenges in tracing olive oil across borders.

Jan 15 • 06:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Why is everyone suddenly drinking olive oil and is it really healthy?

A social media trend has emerged where people drink olive oil for health benefits, but nutritionists caution that this method may not be the best approach and could have negative effects.

Jan 14 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Olive oil: The 'system' that inflates prices

The article discusses how price inflation in the olive oil market is influenced by international price dynamics and local practices such as stock retention and shelf manipulation, as revealed by two studies from the Competition Commission.

Jan 14 • 07:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Take Advantage of Discounts: Butter for €0.99, Eggs for €1.79, Olive Oil for €3.99

This article highlights current discounts on various grocery items in Croatia, including butter, eggs, and olive oil.

Jan 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Inflation at 2.6% in December: Double-digit increases in coffee, meat, fruits - New rise of 8.4% in rents

Greece's annual inflation increased to 2.6% in December, driven by significant price hikes in coffee, meat, fruits, and rents, despite a decline in the cost of olive oil and natural gas.

Jan 13 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Opening up to a market of 300 million consumers for Greek products from the EU-Mercosur agreement: Benefits for oil, cheese, kiwis, peaches, baked goods

The EU-Mercosur agreement provides Greek products access to a market of 300 million consumers, offering benefits for items like olive oil, cheeses, kiwis, peaches, and baked goods, although agricultural organizations have raised concerns about increased competition.

Jan 10 • 06:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Winners and losers of the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur

The free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur is anticipated to benefit the Spanish food industry, particularly wine and olive oil producers, while raising concerns over job losses in the meat industry due to potential impacts from increased competition.

Jan 9 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

When did Italy really start producing olive oil? Studies place it before the rise of the Roman Empire

Research indicates that Italy's olive oil production began long before the height of the Roman Empire, influenced by various climatic and agricultural conditions.

Jan 4 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

David Céspedes, longevity expert: "Not everything labeled as olive oil is truly healthy"

David Céspedes discusses the significant price increase of olive oil over recent years and warns that not all products marketed as olive oil are genuinely healthy.

Jan 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard Goes to a Supermarket in Morocco and Opinions on the Taste of Olive Oil They Sell

A Spanish woman visits a Moroccan supermarket and shares her thoughts about the flavor of the olive oil available there, alongside two content creators who explore various products.

Jan 2 • 05:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Healthy Heart: "I think the recommendation to eat a lot of fruit is nonsense"

Cardiologist Martin Halle discusses heart health and the benefits of certain foods, arguing against the common advice to consume more fruit.

Dec 29 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

How to make the emblematic Vasilopita of Agiasos – The recipe

The Vasilopita of Agiasos is traditionally made for the New Year and consists of 35 to 50 layers, butter, olive oil, spices, and a filling of cheese blended with sugar.

Dec 27 • 13:30 UTC

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