Archive for the 'Europe | U.K' Category

19 Nov

olive in Athens

The olive blog has been on tour in Greece from the Temple of Olympian to the museums in Athens. Here is the different posts with pictures: Olives in Athens Olives in Athens II Olives in Athens III Olives in Athens IV Olives in Athens V Olives in Athens VI Olives in Athens VII Olives in […]

15 Nov

Turkey Discusses Plans to Expand Olive Industry

Turkey is ahead of Europe in terms of olive consumption, yet falls behind developed countries in terms of olive oil use. At a fair held in an effort to increase both the export and domestic consumption of olive oil, Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) President Oguz Satici said, “We’re not even consuming as much olive oil […]

09 Nov

Olives and olive oil have been linked to reduced risk of heart disease and even cancer

Several European studies highlight benefits of a Mediterranean diet. It now seems that there is yet another reason why those living near the Mediterranean have it better than the rest of us, as if we needed another reason to be envious. There’s the sun, there’s the sea, there’s the beautiful terrain. Now on top of […]

04 Nov

Cyprus: The magnificent beauty of Olive trees

An exhibition called ‘From Death to Life-Roots’ was held in Bellapais for one week from October 21 and at the Buyuk Han in Nicosia this past week, by the Society for Protection of the Olive Trees (ZAKAD), to attract attention to the vanishing olive trees, one of the most important parts of the natural and […]

03 Nov

Olives and Olive Oil… French and Italian Treasures

The climate of the Mediterranean is ideal for olive trees as the terrain is sunny and mostly dry. They have been propagating this section of the world for centuries. Two prime growing regions are Italy and France. Many recall the beautiful images of olive trees in Tuscany, Italy and Provence, France. Healthy olive trees olea […]