When thinking about olive oil and where it comes from, a few regions typically come to mind — Italy, Spain, and Greece, to name a few. And it's true, those countries do boast some of the ...

When do you use olive oil vs. extra virgin olive oil? We'll share the differences in taste and various uses in cooking.

Learn about the different types of olive oil—including how they’re made and which type is best for your recipe. And if you did, your heart and body are better for it. According to the American Heart ...

While the sentinel trees of Northern Lebanon may not be as old as some traditions hold, one tree might be more than 1,000 years old. By Katherine Kornei Katherine Kornei has previously reported on the ...

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An olive is the small, oval fruit of the evergreen olive tree (Olea europaea), a staple of Mediterranean culture and cuisine, ...

Did you know that over seventy percent of olive oils are fake? What Makes Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil So Special? Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest oils you can eat. Sadly, most ...

An aggressive plant pathogen that wipes out olive trees is projected to cost Italy billions of euros over the next 50 years. Xylella fastidiosa—a bacterium named for its pickiness when grown in the ...