di Maria Damanaki
Olive pollen, along with parietaria, is the first allergenic source in the Mediterranean. Ragweed, mugwort, plantain and pigweed are the most dangerous in US. To defend themselves from allergic rhino-conjunctivitis is good to know the secrets of flowering
Health
Two studies, in Australia, South Korea and Usa, indicate that wine preference is related to educational, health and lifestyle characteristics. $11–$19 was the preferred price range for both groups
Grapevine & Wine
Help from misrepresents may be on the way in the form of laboratory assays developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers. These tests add to the array of options for quality-control analyses of olive oil
Olive & Oil
There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes and and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease
Health
European Union Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos performed a U-turn that spawned a string of Twitter gags and reaction. According to the New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands called it “too bizarre for words.” "This is exactly the sort of thing that Europe shouldn't even be discussing," said British Prime Minister David Cameron
Europe
The global GHG contribution of winemaking results at 153 kg CO2/tone and 235 kg CO2/tone for the vineyard and winery respectively
Grapevine & Wine
At its meeting on 27 May the IOC has faced since been pending since last November. Overcome the pitfalls of the most critical: waxes, campesterol, and alkyl esters
Olive & Oil
The Italian Minister of Agricultural Food and Forestry Policies comments news of the European Commission’s withdrawal
Italy
Living in the city doesn't mean you can't have a beautiful garden. “The key is to visualize the end goal, and then work backward.” said Craig Jenkins-Sutton
Nature
The flavouring substance 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylthiophene is genotoxic. It is present in a limited number of foods, mainly some savoury products, confectionaries and fine bakery wares
Health
Wine prices in American restaurants have been increasing steadily over Q4 2012 and Q1 2013, according to Restaurant Sciences
America
Massage Envy and the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine recently announced the results of a new study that concludes moderate pressure massage therapy can decrease pain for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Health
Studies show that people with migraine have double the risk of depression compared to people without migraine
Health
Pacific Island nation moves closer to food security with development of local aquafeed
Oceania
The insecticide fipronil poses a high acute risk to honeybees when used as a seed treatment for maize
Europe
Italy wants to adopt the safeguard clause of foreseen by the art.23 of the directive 2001/18/CE and/or adopt the protective measure following art. 34 of the regulation (CE) n.1829/2003
Italy
Saudi Arabia recently notified the World Trade Organization on the final draft Gulf Cooperation Council technical plastic food contact packaging regulation
Asia
Poverty and food insecurity in Egypt have risen significantly over the last three years according to joint reports released today by the UN World Food Programme, the government’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics and the International Food Policy Research Institute
Africa
Società Cooperativa Agricola Olivicoltori Valle del Cedrino took the win in the category slightly fruity of Olio Capitale competition. An oil that reflects the island: harmonious but with strong character
di S. C.
A farrm with centennial history and a excellent production, including "La Rocca", a Sangiovese with strong character but that does not forget kindness and balance
di Silvia Mellini
You can surprise your partner with a sweet present: rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a cherry buttercream and a chocolate-dipped cherry
di Aliona Avduhova
Scenic byways and adventure activities make for affordable summer getaway for family travel
A recent article published by CNN placed the beaches of Nicaragua’s Little Corn Island among the 100 best in the world
Many travelers specifically sign up for Galapagos tours in an effort to see the world famous Galapagos tortoises. Unfortunately, due to climate changes, environmental problems, and other issues the Galapagos tortoises are becoming rarer and rarer