"Jailbreaking" yeast could increase wine's health benefits
University of Illinois scientists have engineered a “jailbreaking” yeast that could greatly increase the health benefits of wine while reducing the toxic byproducts that cause your morning-after headache
Mediterranean Diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly half
Adults who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were 47% less likely to develop heart disease over a 10-year period compared to similar adults who did not closely follow the diet
Potassium is an essential macronutrient for olive tree
The overall impact of potassium and sodium nutrition plays down any indirect effect on stomatal limitation and rather demonstrates the centrality of these elements in photochemical processes of photosynthesis and photoprotection in olive tree
Lycopene may ward off kidney cancer in older women
A higher intake by postmenopausal women of the natural antioxidant lycopene, found in foods like tomatoes, watermelon and papaya, may lower the risk of renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer
Global state of conditions report: wine developments and trends
Global wine consumption in 2014, estimated at 240 millions of hectolitres, dropped slightly by 2.4 millions of hectolitres compared with 2013, within an overall context of stabilisation since 2009
We need to protect children from pesticides
Limiting pesticide use and promotion of non-toxic alternatives are important for reducing exposure, but education is equally crucial. Protect children from pesticides!,
How much salt to conserve table olives?
For treated olives the minimum sodium chloride (salt) content is 5.0% in both standards and for other types of olives it is even higher
Benefits of alcohol consumption differ by blacks and whites
Although moderate alcohol consumption appears to lower mortality risk among whites, it may not have the same protective effect among blacks, and its potential benefits also may vary by gender
Over 97% of foods in EU contain pesticide residues within legal limits
Compared with the results for 2010, when the same food products, excluding wine, were tested, the percentage of samples exceeding the legal limits has fallen for all food products tested
European Parliament demand action to halt spread of Xylella fastidiosa
Xylella fastidiosa is of highly dangerous immediate threat to production, especially in southern Europe. Welcome EU import restrictions on plants from affected areas in third countries. They also urge that growers be compensated for their losses, and suggest stepping up funding for research to combat the bacteria, which may attack other plants
Faster heart rate linked to diabetes risk
An association between resting heart rate and diabetes suggests that heart rate measures could identify individuals with a higher future risk of diabetes
Extracts from leftover coffee grounds are full of antioxidants
High levels of phenols in coffee grounds. They have the potential to serve as additives to enhance the potential health effects of other food products
Analysis of mid infrared spectra for identification of olive oil defects
MIR combined with multivariate analysis to identify main defects in olive oil. Instrumental analysis distinguish extra virgin from lower quality olive oils
Global Sushi Challenge 2015
Singapore search for top sushi chef for international competition. A showcase of techniques that ensure safe and high quality sushi
Gene may help reduce GM contamination
The researchers found a gene making a protein that naturally allows a small handful of plants to self-pollinate and make fruit before the flower opens
The possible associations between pesticide exposure and human health
The EFSA report highlighted a number of methodological limitations in the epidemiological studies, including a large heterogeneity of data, a lack of direct exposure estimates, and use of generic pesticide definitions