by AWIA | Nov 7, 2018 | News
Abstract Objective: To assess the effects of chronic walnut consumption on body weight and adiposity in elderly individuals. Methods: The Walnuts and Healthy Aging study is a dual-center (Barcelona, Spain and Loma Linda University (LLU)), 2-year randomized parallel...
by AWIA | Nov 7, 2018 | News
Abstract Purpose of Review: Nuts in general and walnuts in particular are in the limelight for the association of their consumption with improved health outcomes. Walnuts have an optimal composition in bioactive nutrients and recent clinical and experimental studies...
by AWIA | Oct 5, 2018 | News
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has issued new instructions on the use of 2,4-D products to reduce incidents of spray drift this summer. The new instructions take effect immediately. “The APVMA is aware of spray drift incidents,...
by AWIA | Aug 17, 2018 | News
A Sydney fruit and vegetable wholesaler is the first business to pay a $10,500 infringement notice for an alleged breach of the Horticulture Code, which was updated in 2017 to include penalties for non-compliance. Stuart Dickson Produce Pty Ltd (Stuart Dickson) was...
by AWIA | Aug 15, 2018 | News
Nut consumption may be able to help prevent metabolic syndrome and obesity, according to researchers in China. Nuts have been said to provide numerous health benefits, including lower risk of heart disease. However, its ability to help prevent metabolic disorders and...
by AWIA | Jul 16, 2018 | News
The tenth edition of the National Plant Biosecurity Status Report has been released this week by Plant Health Australia and is available on our website. The hard copy of the report is now available and will be mailed to you in coming days. The report is a guide to...
