Years 5 | n. 42 | 19 June 2013

The uglier a flower or weed, the more allergy-inducing its pollen tends to be

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

World consumers love wine also for its health benefits

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

DNA can help assure authenticity of extra virgin olive oil

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

Lund University discovers nordic diet lowers cholesterol

There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes and and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease

Health

U-turn of EU on restaurant ban on olive oil in jugs

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

An eco-friendly and low environmental impact wine. This is the future challange

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

The International Olive Council modifies the limits on many parameters, including alkyl esters

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

Olive oil jugs in EU restaurants: : a cultural and legal battle defending consumers and producers

The Italian Minister of Agricultural Food and Forestry Policies comments news of the European Commission’s withdrawal

Italy

7 tips for creating an elegant garden on your roof deck or balcony

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

Flavouring substance raises safety concerns

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 inching up in US restaurants

Wine prices in American restaurants have been increasing steadily over Q4 2012 and Q1 2013, according to Restaurant Sciences

America

Study finds rheumatoid arthritis patients benefit from massage therapy

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

Migraine and depression together may be linked with brain size

Studies show that people with migraine have double the risk of depression compared to people without migraine

Health

Fish farming in Marshall Islands passes first hurdle

Pacific Island nation moves closer to food security with development of local aquafeed

Oceania

EFSA assesses risks to bees from fipronil

The insecticide fipronil poses a high acute risk to honeybees when used as a seed treatment for maize

Europe

Italy wants to ban GMO: "very positive signal for the Made in Italy"

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 wants to regulate food contact plastics

Saudi Arabia recently notified the World Trade Organization on the final draft Gulf Cooperation Council technical plastic food contact packaging regulation

Asia

Food security and nutritional status in Egypt

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

 

The aromatic essences of the Mediterranean

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OLIVE OIL 

A river, a territory, a great passion for extra virgin

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.

WINE 

Chianti not in Chiantishire. This also happens in Tuscany

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

COOKING RECIPE 

Fast and easy cake recipe for romantic S. Valentine Day

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

TRAVEL

Discover the natural beauty, history and culture of Southwest Idaho

Scenic byways and adventure activities make for affordable summer getaway for family travel

TRAVEL

Nicaragua’s beaches among the world’s 100 best

A recent article published by CNN placed the beaches of Nicaragua’s Little Corn Island among the 100 best in the world

TRAVEL

Mechanical turtles set to take place of the famous Galapagos turtles

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