• 20/11/2012

    Olive Oil May Help Protect Skin from the Aging Effects of the Sun

    New French research suggests that a high intake of olive oil and other monounsaturated fats may protect the skin against sun-related aging. The study, published in the Public Library of Science, was designed to build on the hypothesis that... more

  • 17/10/2012

    Olive Oil Among Superfoods That Improve Cognitive Function

    We’ve all had those days when we just can’t seem to concentrate. And while there’s no magic pill to bring us back to the height of our cognitive powers, there are some foods that have been shown to improve brain function, protect... more

  • 03/10/2012

    10 Really Good Reasons to Eat More Olive Oil

    Every day there seem to be more and more reasons why extra virgin olive oil should be a part of everybody’s eating plan. If it isn’t already part of yours, here are ten powerful reasons to add it to the menu. 1. It tastes good. Pleasure — one... more

  • 03/10/2012

    Olives a Potential Source of Probiotics

    New research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology has paved the way for the novel use of olives as a source of probiotics in our diets. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria necessary for gut health, balancing intestinal flora... more

  • 03/10/2012

    Regular Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Stroke Risk by 40%

    Critical research released in the industry publication journal Neurology from the American Academy of Neurology provides evidence that regular consumption of olive oil can help lower the risk of stroke. The study examined individuals over the age of... more

  • 03/10/2012

    Olive Oil May Protect Bones

    New research shows that adding olive oil to the diet may help preserve bone. The study to be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that consumption of olive oil for 2 years resulted in an increase of osteocalcin in... more

  • 11/07/2012

    Olive Oil Beneficial During Fertility Treatment

    While research has shown that the consumption of olive oil protects from various chronic diseases, a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found a positive association association between good fats and positive outcomes in women... more

  • 09/07/2012

    Olive Oil is included in Natural Foods’ Top Eight Anti-Aging Foods

    Olive Oil (of course!) Olive oil is packed with the b…est health-forming fats available in the form of omega-3 fatty acids to keep you lean and heart-healthy by reducing inflammation, they also lower cholesterol and improve skin circulation... more

  • 06/07/2012

    Dress Your Salad in Olive Oil to Get the Most Nutrients

    A new study shows that olive oil may be the best choice of salad dressing when it comes to absorbing nutrients from vegetables. The Olive Oil Times reports that monounsaturated fats provide the most efficient absorption of carotenoids, pigments with... more

  • 05/07/2012

    Filippo Berio Balsamic Vinegar gets a new look

    Check out the latest addition to the Filippo Berio family. Our balsamic vinegar is now available in the classic Filippo Berio bottle. No change to the contents though, it’s the same fabulously rich and versatile Balsamic vinegar from Modena,... more

  • 18/06/2012

    Just two tablespoons of olive oil a day could cut heart disease risk

    Olive oil has long been known to be good for the heart. Now scientists have found out exactly how good it can be. And it doesn’t take much to enjoy the benefits. According to their research, just two tablespoons of olive oil almost halves your... more

  • 30/05/2012

    Filippo Berio Scoop Good Housekeeping Award

    Filippo Berio was delighted to be crowned the nation’s ‘Store Cupboard Essential’ at the prestigious annual Good Housekeeping Food Awards 2012. MasterChef presenter John Torode, 2012 winner Shelina Permalloo and finalists Andrew Kojima and Tom... more

  • 02/05/2012

    Fleet young chef wins tasty prize in national contest

    15 year old Isabelle Chavez from St Nicholas School has created a stir in the final of this year’s exciting Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) Young Chef competition, in association with Filippo Berio. Isabelle, sponsored... more

  • 15/02/2012

    Mediterranean diet can cut risk of developing age-related brain disorders

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  • 27/01/2012

    Fried Food is OK

    A Spanish study, widely reported in the UK, has found that eating fried food may not be bad for your heart, as long as you use olive oil or sunflower oil to make it. Researchers at the Autonomous University of Madrid found that there was no... more

  • 21/12/2011

    Young chef Josh takes a step closer to Tuscany with cooking contest triumph

    WISBECH Grammar School student Josh Timms has cooked his way into the district final of the Rotary Young Chef of the Year contest. The talented chef wowed the judges, pipping competitors William Sloan, Jade Warrington and James Belcher to reach the... more

  • 18/10/2011

    Olive Oil

    Tribune Media has reported five new studies indicating that women can lower their risk for breast cancer by eating the right foods, and top of the list is Olive Oil. “A woman can cut her chance of cancer by as much as two-thirds with good... more

  • 04/08/2011

    The Mediterranean Diet and Longevity

    A report, revealed in the Daily Express, shows that we can add up to 15 years to our lives by following a simple four-step plan. Not smoking, regular exercise, not being overweight and eating a Mediterranean-style diet could “substantially... more

  • 17/06/2011

    Research Indicates Olive Oil Reduces Stroke Risk by 40%

    Experts have discovered that consuming olive oil can help prevent strokes among the over-65s. The story, reported in the Mirror newspaper, concluded that dietary recommendations for the over 65s should include olive oil to help prevent strokes.... more

  • 01/06/2011

    Olive Oil Diet Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

    A low fat diet is commonly prescribed to prevent various diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. While studies have shown that high fat diets may increase the risk of certain diseases such as cancer and diabetes, it appears that it is the type... more

  • 10/05/2011

    Talented young chef wins national cookery competition

    After weeks of exhausting cookery competitions, practicing signature dishes and getting the recipes just right, Oliver McGeorge, from Ullswater College, has been awarded the title of RIBI Young Chef 2011. Oliver, 15, secured the judges’ votes on... more

  • 17/03/2011

    More Good Health News for Olive Oil

    The Times recently reported a study by McGill University in Quebec which found that the fatty acids in olive oil can make your body burn food faster. In fact, the beneficial effect was still working up to 6 hours after volunteers had eaten a... more

  • 04/11/2010

    Caitlin Crowned Rotary Young Chef of the Year

    Caitlin Grainger from Inverness has proved she is the cream of the crop after winning Rotary Young Chef 2010. Her three course menu wowed the judging panel which also included Hailey Vickers, winner of last year’s contest. Judge, David Marriott,... more

  • 02/11/2010

    Olive Oil and Liver Health

    A new research study reports that Extra Virgin Olive Oil can protect the liver against the effects of damage from alcohol or oxidative stress. As part of the study, scientists exposed laboratory rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete... more

  • 15/10/2010

    Olive Oil and the Anti Breast Cancer Diet

    The health benefits of Olive Oil are in the news again – this time as a major part of what has been called, ‘The anti-breast cancer diet’. As highlighted by the Daily Mail, this diet; “is unique in that it has been scientifically... more

  • 20/08/2010

    Help Us Find ‘Rotary Young Chef 2011′

    Filippo Berio has teamed up with Rotary to scour all secondary schools in Great Britain and Ireland in search of the Rotary Young Chef 2011. The competition, which officially starts in September, looks to promote healthy eating amongst young people... more

  • 29/07/2010

    Filippo Berio Olives Win Great Taste Award!

    Now in their sixteenth year, the Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Awards are a benchmark for culinary excellence in the UK. And this year, we’re delighted to announce that Filippo Berio’s new Olives stuffed with Garlic are a Great Taste Awards... more

  • 15/07/2010

    A Beautiful New Shape for Filippo Berio

    You may have noticed a sleek new presence on your supermarket shelves? After 140 years, Filippo Berio has lovingly redesigned its iconic olive oil bottle and label designs. Following worldwide research, the redesign has been carried out to improve... more

  • 27/05/2010

    British Asparagus

    Hailed by leading chefs as the best in the world. Be sure you don’t miss out on its relatively short season during May and June. Click here for Griddled British Asparagus, crab and watercress sandwich... more

  • 21/12/2009

    Rotary’s Young Chef Hayley Vickers Italian Trip Diary

    After I had won the Rotary Young Chef of the Year, I had the opportunity to go and enjoy my prize which was a trip to Italy and I took my Mum. When we first arrived I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. When we arrived in Pisa, my Mum and I... more

  • 14/10/2009

    Extra virgin olive oil could prevent Alzheimer’s disease

    A naturally occurring compound called oleocanthal that is found in the oil alters the structure of toxic brain chemicals that are believed to contribute to the debilitating effects of dementia. Doctors say that this structural change slows down the... more

  • 14/05/2009

    Hailey Vickers Wins Prestigious Rotary Young Chef 2009

    Talented Hailey Vickers from Charlton Down proved she could stand the heat in the kitchen when she beat off stiff culinary competition to win the grand final of the 2009 Rotary Young Chef in association with Filippo Berio, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire... more

  • 24/02/2009

    Filippo Berio Wins the Good Housekeeping’s Prestigious Food Award

    We are delighted to tell you that the Good Housekeeping’s readers have chosen FILIPPO BERIO OLIVE as “THE INGREDIENT THEY COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT” We are honoured to have won this prestigious and well recognized award and to know that this... more