Food, agriculture, and labeling, affecting the environment are well connected concepts, the
balance between them being determined not only by pedological and climatic factors or the …

Consumers are increasingly demanding information regarding the characteristics of
products, their place of origin and methods of production. A Geographical Indication (GI) can …

Food fraud, corresponding to any intentional action to deceive purchasers and gain an
undue economical advantage, is estimated to result in a 10 to 65 billion US dollars/year …

Coffee arabica, originated in Ethiopia, is considered a quality bean for its high sensory
qualities, and has a special price in the world coffee market. The country is a pool of genetic …

The metabolic composition of thyme, one of the most used aromatic herbs, is influenced by
environmental and post-harvest processing factors, presenting the possibility of exploiting …

In the agri-food sector, the Life Cycle Assessment method (LCA) is used to evaluate the
environmental impact of a product. Within agri-food products, wine is among the most …

Through the lens of predictive processing theory, perception is shaped by expectations we
create about object information, including food products, and their match/mismatch with …

Nowadays, the quality of natural products is an issue of great interest in our society due to
the increase in adulteration cases in recent decades. Coffee, one of the most popular …

Ginseng, the roots of Panax species, is an important medicinal herb used as a tonic. As
ginsenosides are key bioactive components of ginseng, holistic chemical profiling of them …

Geographical Indication (GI) certifications enable producers to set production standards and
create competitive advantage based on product's origin. In a coffee tasting experiment, brain …