EFSA: Reporting Data on Pesticide Residues

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the reporting data on pesticide residues in food and feed according to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (2018 data collection).

Argentina: Export Tax Rates

On March 4, 2020, the Government of Argentina announced adjustments to its export tax regime on some agricultural products.

Chile: Phytosanitary Certificates Due to COVID-19

On April 2, 2020, Chile has notified the World Trade Organization of the availability of a system to obtain an image of all original data in the phytosanitary certificate, with the aim of contributing to the timely release of goods and ensuring that the exportation process runs as smoothly as possible.

Changes in Nut Consumption and Subsequent Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among US Men and Women: 3 Large Prospective Cohort Studies.

Background We aim to evaluate the association of within-individual changes in consumption of total and specific types of nuts and the subsequent risk of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) in US men and women. Methods and Results We included 34 103 men from the HPFS (Health Professionals Follow-Up Study) (1986-2012), 77 815 women from the NHS (Nurses' Health […]

Chemical characterization, antioxidant evaluation, and antidiabetic potential of Pinus gerardiana (Pine nuts) extracts.

Methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of pine nuts were evaluated for in vitro antioxidant and inhibition of alpha-amylase activities. Pine nut extracts were orally administered to alloxan monohydrate-induced diabetes in mice at 250, 500, and 750 mg/kg. Both extracts showed a significant antioxidant and inhibition of alpha-amylase activities. Animal studies showed a decline in fasting […]

The Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Anacardium occidentale L. Cashew Nuts in a Mouse Model of Colitis.

Background: Anacardium occidentale L. is a tropical plant used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. The goal of the present work was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant potential of oral administration of cashew nuts (from Anacardium occidentale L.) in a mouse model of colitis. Methods: Induction of colitis was performed by intrarectally injection of […]