US suspends Mexican avocado imports on eve of Super Bowl
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat. The surprise... #plantsafetyinspector #mexicocity #superbowl #avocadogrowers (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shortly before the Super Bowl, the U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico
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Source: Reuters: Health - February 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US suspends avocado imports from Mexico after threat to inspector
U.S. officials suspended imports of avocados from Mexico on the eve of Super Bowl LVI after a U.S. #superbowllvi #usus (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports after threat to inspector
Avocado exports are the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles and extortion of avocado growers in the state of Michoacan. #michoacan #drugcartelturfbattles #avocado (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US suspends Mexican avocado imports ‘until further notice’
The exports are the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles and extortion of avocado growers. #drugcartelturfbattles (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US suspends Mexican avocado imports on eve of Super Bowl
Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat. The surprise suspension was... #superbowlmexico #drugcartelturfbattles #plantsafetyinspector #superbowl #avocadogrowers #michoacan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Climate Change Is Causing a Shift in the World ’s Growing Regions Climate Change Is Causing a Shift in the World ’s Growing Regions
As the earth warms, the ability of some regions to continue to grow crops such as coffee, cashews, and avocados is declining, according to a first-of-its-kind climate analysis out of Switzerland.Quick Take (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
The World ’s Farmers Need to Prepare for Serious Cash Crop Disruption
Climate change has its winners and losers. As global temperatures rise, some species will find themselves squeezed out of suitable living arrangements while others—for a while at least—will see new opportunities opening up. The same goes for what we eat and drink. A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS One zeros in on how climate change will impact some of the food and drink we love most.
Scientists at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland found that the ideal regions for growing coffee, cashews and avocados will either disappear, shrink or shift as global temperatures continue...
Source: TIME: Science - January 26, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized adaptation climate change Climate Is Everything Food & Agriculture healthscienceclimate Londontime overnight Source Type: news
Regions growing coffee, cashews and avocados at risk amid global heating
Analysis finds many areas growing the crops may not be suitable by 2050, while others could benefitSome regions that produce coffee, cashews and avocados may not be able to support the growing of these crops within decades as a result of global heating, a study has found.Researchers combined climate change projections and soil factors to model how suitable various regions will be for growing crops in 2050. The analysis found that all major coffee-producing regions face a decline in suitability, including Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and Colombia.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 26, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Hibaq Farah Tags: Climate crisis Farming Agriculture Environment Science Global development Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why you need to wash your fresh produce
Do you wash the avocados before cutting them up for guacamole? How about the melon you'll slice up for the fruit salad — does it get a rinse? The Food and Drug Administration says, in most cases, you should be washing fruits and vegetables. But there are some exceptions. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, talks about the best ways to prep your produce for summer meals and snacks. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/5ZAvzpJYTvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 24, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
HEALTH NOTES: Avocados trim hidden body fat
Richard Mackenzie, a professor of life sciences at the University of Roehampton in London said avocados can slow down the digestive process and inhibit the desire to have snacks. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hair loss treatment: Three easy ways to use avocado oil to boost hair growth
HAIR loss is a common condition that affects huge numbers of people in the UK. But you could lower your risk of alopecia symptoms or losing your hair by simply using an avocado oil treatment. Here's three easy ways to add avocado oil to your hair care routine. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High blood pressure diet: The 75p fruit to protect against deadly hypertension symptoms
HIGH blood pressure risk could be lowered by making some changes to your daily diet. This is the cheap fruit you should eat regularly to protect against deadly hypertension symptoms and signs. Should you consider eating more avocado to lower your chances of high blood pressure. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
SpaceX rocket heads to ISS with squid, toothpaste and avocados
Rocket due to reach the International Space Station this weekend is loaded with 7,300lb of fresh food and supplies for an orbiting labSpaceX has launched a supply mission bound for the International Space Station on Thursday, carrying with it thousands of tiny sea creatures along with a plaque-fighting toothpaste experiment and powerful solar panels.The 7,300lb (3,300kg) shipment – which also includes fresh lemons, onions, avocados and cherry tomatoes for the station’s seven astronauts – should arrive Saturday.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Guardian staff and agency Tags: SpaceX International Space Station Science US news Source Type: news
SpaceX rocket heads to ISS with a supply of squid, toothpaste and avocados
Rocket due to reach the International Space Station this weekend is loaded with 7,300lb of fresh food and supplies for an orbiting labSpaceX has launched a supply mission bound for the International Space Station on Thursday, carrying with it thousands of tiny sea creatures along with a plaque-fighting toothpaste experiment and powerful solar panels.The 7,300lb (3,300kg) shipment – which also includes fresh lemons, onions, avocados and cherry tomatoes for the station’s seven astronauts – should arrive Saturday.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Guardian staff and agency Tags: SpaceX International Space Station Science US news Source Type: news
