scholarly journals Excerpts from an overview on most common and emerging fraud in the olive oil sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 31-32
Author(s):  
Enrico Casadei ◽  
◽  
Enrico Valli ◽  
Alessandra Bendini ◽  
Tullia Gallina Toschi
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Scientific Paper ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Food Control ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Oil Sector

This article is based on the scientific paper: Casadei, E., Valli, E., Panni, F., Donarski, J., Farrús Gubern, J., Lucci, P., Conte, L., Lacoste, F., Maquet, A., Brereton, P., Bendini, A., Gallina Toschi, T., Emerging trends in olive oil fraud and possible countermeasures, Food Control 124: 107902, 2021. The work was developed in the context of the project OLEUM “Advanced solutions for assuring authenticity and quality of olive oil at global scale”, funded by the European Commission within the Horizon 2020 Programme (2014–2020, GA no. 635690). The information expressed in this article reflects the authors’ views; the EC is not liable for the information contained therein.

scholarly journals Advanced oxidation technologies for the treatment and detoxification of olive mill wastewater: a general review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reda Elkacmi ◽  
Mounir Bennajah
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Advanced Oxidation Processes ◽  
Advanced Oxidation ◽  
Olive Mill Wastewater ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Quality Of Waters ◽  
Oil Sector ◽  
High Treatment ◽  
Olive Mill

Abstract Olive oil production has an economic importance for Mediterranean countries, ensuring employment opportunities and export earnings. The crushing units produce two types of residues, one solid (pomace) and the other liquid, called olive mill wastewater (OMW). This by-product has adverse effects on the olive oil sector and particularly on the quality of waters into which they are discharged. Hence, there is a critical need to orient the scientific research toward the treatment of this hazardous waste. Several techniques have been proposed and developed for OMW management. However, the advanced oxidation processes (AOP) remain the most advantageous with high treatment efficiencies. This trend allowed achieving a significant detoxification of OMW. A considerable amount of effort has been expanded to provide detailed and critical reviews on the use of this alternative technology in the treatment of water and wastewaters. Regrettably most, if not all, of these review papers were not focused mainly on OMW application. This paper aims to highlight the ancient and recent progress of various types of oxidation techniques for OMW treatment. Moreover, principles, advantages, limitations, and efficiencies of each method are presented, to gain a more scientific understanding of the most feasible approach regarding the treatment of this harmful residue.

Irrigation effects on phenolic profile and extra virgin olive oil quality of ''Chemlali'' variety grown in South Tunisia

2021 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 322-329
Author(s):  
Jihed Faghim ◽  
Mbarka Ben Mohamed ◽  
Mohamed Bagues ◽  
Kamel Nagaz ◽  
Tebra Triki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Phenolic Profile ◽  
Olive Oil Quality ◽  
Irrigation Effects ◽  
South Tunisia

scholarly journals Forecasting Global Developments and Challenges in Olive Oil Supply and Demand: A Delphi Survey from Spain

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Samir Mili ◽  
Maria Bouhaddane
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
International Expansion ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
Future Supply ◽  
Oil Sector ◽  
To Come

Forecasting future supply and demand is a topical subject in the olive oil sector due to its relevance for decision making and the lack of comprehensive and consensual estimates at the global level. This study aims at overcoming this gap in research by providing a foresight of global supply and demand for olive oil for the years to come. We use the Delphi technique to estimate the expected annual growth rates in the olive oil production and consumption worldwide as well as their likely impact on Spanish exports by 2025. Another key objective of the study is to elicit expert judgements on the factors that are likely to shape the predicted changes as well as the international challenges ahead. Results suggest substantial future increases in production in new-producing countries, in parallel with a slower growth in the European traditional suppliers whose focus will increasingly be placed on quality and sustainability rather than quantity. In addition, a significant growth in the world’s demand for olive oil is expected in non-traditional markets, which will be driven by greater awareness of the positive health and sustainability attributes of this product, jointly with the changes in lifestyles and rising incomes of several consumer segments. These emerging markets offer promising prospects for the international expansion of olive oil companies. Future international challenges facing the olive oil industry include new market entry, worldwide product promotion, quality standards’ harmonization, enacting trade facilitation schemes, and dealing with the COVID-19 impacts. Findings improve market predictability and transparency, and ultimately support decision-making and strategic planning in the olive oil sector.

The First Very Broadband Mediterranean Network: 30 Yr of Data and Seismological Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (2A) ◽  
pp. 787-802
Author(s):  
Silvia Pondrelli ◽  
Francesca Di Luccio ◽  
Laura Scognamiglio ◽  
Irene Molinari ◽  
Simone Salimbeni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Source ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Anthropogenic Noise ◽  
Earth Structure ◽  
Backbone Network ◽  
Early Adoption ◽  
Stable Conditions ◽  
Remote Sites ◽  
The Mediterranean

Abstract Starting in 1988, with the installation of the first broadband (BB) instrument in Italy, the Mediterranean Very Broadband Seismographic Network (MedNet) program established a backbone network of BB stations of the highest quality in the Mediterranean Sea countries. The Mediterranean region is characterized by relevant and frequent seismicity related to its complex tectonics, due to the convergence of two major plates, Africa and Eurasia, and the involvement of other minor plates, as the Adriatic plate. Therefore, the MedNet project became a scientific research infrastructure of excellence, able to fill the gap of regional coverage when the availability of seismic BB instruments was still scarce. The main characteristics of the MedNet network are the highest quality of the seismographic instrumentation at remote sites and very low level of anthropogenic noise with stable conditions of pressure and temperature. After 30 yr of recordings, the MedNet program has proven that the early adoption of very BB instruments in selected sites have been the best choice. A large number of studies benefited from MedNet data, as seismic source computation and Earth structure reconstruction, at local and global scale. We present a concise overview of the contribution given by MedNet data in the last three decades to motivate and financially support the existence of this valuable infrastructure, and to further maintain this project.

La politica dei Cluster in Europa: tendenze e criticitŕ emergenti

ARGOMENTI ◽  
2009 ◽  
pp. 99-122
Author(s):  
Alessandro Minello
Keyword(s):  
European Commission ◽  
Complex Adaptive Systems ◽  
Adaptive Systems ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Cluster Policy ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Critical Elements ◽  
Complex Adaptive

- Cluster policy today represent one of the main elements of the European agenda, both for policy makers and for practitioners. In the last decade an extensive-type cluster policy has produced a proliferation of clusters all over the Europe, but the generated quality of clusters created has not always been quite satisfactory. Following the input by the European commission, currently is underway a qualitative review of the goals and processes of European cluster policy. This paper aims at presenting such changes in the European cluster policy, beside the main lessons that can be learned. The analysis emphasizes some critical elements of the current process of "clustering" and highlights the role of the institutions, besides the market, in the planning of new clusters and the strengthening of those existing. The final message is that Europe needs a better cluster policy, rather than more clusters, according to the growing complexity and dynamism of clusters.Parole chiave: cluster, politica dei cluster, approccio triple-helix, sistemi adattivi complessi.Keywords: cluster, cluster policy, triple helix approach, complex adaptive systems.

What's the Buzz? The Neuroscience and the Treatment of Tinnitus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Henton ◽  
Thanos Tzounopoulos
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Current State ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss ◽  
Neurophysiological Mechanisms ◽  
Necessary And Sufficient

Tinnitus is a pervasive public health issue that affects approximately 15% of the United States population. Similar estimates have also been shown on a global scale, with similar prevalence found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The severity of tinnitus is heterogeneous, ranging from mildly bothersome to extremely disruptive. In the United States, approximately 10-20% of individuals who experience tinnitus report symptoms that severely reduce their quality of life. Due to the huge personal and societal burden, in the last twenty years a concerted effort on basic and clinical research has significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of this disorder. Yet, neither full understanding, nor cure exists. We know that tinnitus is the persistent involuntary phantom percept of internally-generated non-verbal noises and tones, which in most cases is initiated, by acquired hearing loss and maintained only when this loss is coupled with distinct neuronal changes in auditory and extra-auditory brain networks. Yet, the exact mechanisms and patterns of neural activity that are necessary and sufficient for the perceptual generation and maintenance of tinnitus remain incompletely understood. Combinations of animal model and human research will be essential in filling these gaps. Nevertheless, the existing progress in investigating the neurophysiological mechanisms has improved current treatment and highlighted novel targets for drug development and clinical trials. The aim of this review is to thoroughly discuss the current state of human and animal tinnitus research, outline current challenges, and highlight new and exciting research opportunities.

scholarly journals Post-Workshop Report for Plug-N-Harvest Modular Façade Retrofit Workshop on Sustainable Places 2019

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Du ◽  
Streblow ◽  
Montalbá ◽  
Sendra
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Management System ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Energy Management System ◽  
Workshop Report ◽  
Horizon 2020

As part of the European Commission Horizon 2020 Plug-N-Harvest project consortium, authors hosted a 90-minute workshop to discuss issues related the modular façade retrofit development in Europe on Sustainable Places 2019 conference at Cagliari, Italy on 6th June 2019. This post-workshop report outlined research outputs presented by four speakers from Cardiff University, RWTH Aachen University, ETRA I+D and Eco Intelligent Growth. It also presented the key information discussed during the workshop. The representatives from about ten H2020 projects joined the discussions. Workshop participants provided technical suggestions on façade design, user interface development for the energy management system, circular economy business models for modular façade and consortium building. The representatives agreed that strengthening the synergy among different Horizon 2020 projects would be a benefit for all.

Evaluation of the overall quality of olive oil using fluorescence spectroscopy

2015 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 927-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Guzmán ◽  
Vincent Baeten ◽  
Juan Antonio Fernández Pierna ◽  
José A. García-Mesa
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Spectroscopy ◽  
Olive Oil

The effect of addition of olive oil and “Aceto balsamico di Modena” wine vinegar in conjunction with active atmosphere packaging on the microbial and sensory quality of “Lollo Verde” lettuce and rocket salad

Anaerobe ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 303-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis ◽  
Achilleas D. Bouletis ◽  
Eirini A. Papa ◽  
Dimitrios C. Gkagtzis ◽  
Christos Hadjichristodoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Wine Vinegar
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