No consumer health risk from bisphenol A exposure
Exposure from the diet or from a combination of sources - diet, dust, cosmetics and thermal paper - is considerably under the safe level
Efficacy of olive oil mill extract in replacing sulfur dioxide in wine model
The extract showed antimicrobial activity complementary to this of sulfur dioxide. Olfactometric profile was qualitatively similar to that of wine
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells
A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to Penn State food scientists. The research could lead to treatments for oral cancer, as well as other types of cancer
The increasing global population is escalating the demand for commercial seeds
Global industry analysis and forecast to 2020 for commercial seeds market. Proprietary seeds held a share of about 85% in 2013 in the global commercial seeds market
Researchers identify natural plant compounds that work against insects
Many currently available insecticides present environmental and health risks. The need to develop novel effective insecticides is therefore urgent
There’s a right way to prune trees and shrubs
Prune liriope in February prior to the beginning of new growth. Pruning trees needs to include evaluating branches for future growth considerations
Noise and its impact on the perception of food and drink
Noise is currently the second most common complaint amongst restaurant-goers, behind poor service. In fact, over the last decade or two, many restaurants have become so loud that some critics now regularly report on the noise levels alongside the quality of the food
A robot will help manage vineyards but not substitute the vine grower
The robot is part of the European project VineRobot. The challenges are to give the robot the autonomy to safely drive between the vineyard lines using stereoscopic vision, integrating a side camera which will provide information about the vegetation status of the plants and possible bunches
Consumers dislike bitterness and pungency in olive oil
Extra virgin olive oils produced from olives of the same cultivars and grown in the same areas shared similar sensorial attributes
A cultural and spiritual journey in the olive groves
In Spain, local governments have shifted the focus from mere production of olives and olive oil, concentrating efforts on the conservation of the natural and historic landscape
Beer compound could help fend off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Xanthohumol, a polyphenol chalcone present in hops, activating Nrf2 enzymes to confer protection against oxidative damage in PC12 cells
Enzymatic activity changed during olive leaf storage
Evidence of oleuropein degradation by olive leaf protein extract. An inhibitory effect of hydroxytyrosol on polyphenoloxidase activity was demonstrated
Healthy diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes
As minority women are at higher absolute risk for type 2 diabetes, benefit of healthy diet may be greater compared with white women
Olive oil used in Israel 8,000 years ago, as discovered in an antiquities site in the Lower Galilee
Ianir Milevski and Nimrod Getzov of the Israel Antiquities Authority methodically sampled pottery vessels found in the excavation at Ein Zippori in the Lower Galilee in order to ascertain what was stored in them and how they were used by the site’s ancient inhabitants
Parliament backs opt-out for European member states while GMOs with health benefits have large market potential
New legislation to allow EU member states to restrict or ban the cultivation of crops containing genetically modified organisms on their own territory. Genetically modified crops with an increased vitamin and/or mineral content have large potential to improve public health, but their availability for consumers is still hampered, as a result of the negative public opinion
Comparative field studies of Bactrocera oleae baits in olive orchards
Hydrolysed protein mixed with a-cypermethin indicated the highest attractiveness. The residual attractiveness of bait spraying solutions is limited over time
Crops can do their own weed control
Research from the University of Copenhagen now suggests that the war on weeds can be conducted more sustainably by asjusting sowing patterns and crop density
