One of the Roman Empire’s Largest Olive Oil Mills Was Found in Tunisia, Highlighting Ancient Industrial Activity.

Henchir el Begar was host to two olive oil facilities. Site 1 features the largest mill in Tunisia, and the second largest in ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Olive oil is more than a bottle you just grab off the shelf at the grocery store to cook with. There’s a deep history dating back thousands of years tied to Mediterranean ...

I have been driving by this sign, and ancient olive press, on Pulaski Highway for decades. Chances are you have too. It is the world headquarters of Pompeian Olive Oil, and as we found out this ...

Zach Thorp, co-owner of Lot22 Olive Oil Co. in Redlands, will present “The History, Growing and Benefits of Olives and High-Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil” when the Redlands Horticultural and ...

Drought conditions hit the Mediterranean region, the world’s largest supplier of olive oil, during the winter of 2022/23 resulting in poor olive harvests. “Long-lasting, above-average temperatures, ...

Olive oil has been called liquid gold thanks to its lush flavor and rich color, not to mention its high price. But another key reason it’s so prized is because of its health benefits. Olive oil is the ...

For centuries, Mediterranean cultures have been reaping the benefits of olive oil. It’s super prominent in many foods and cultural dishes within the region, and people also use it for personal care ...