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For the first time in history the possibility of a Mediterranean without wine is beginning to appear on the horizon

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The same week we found out that Nabimia is flooding Europe of grapes grown in the middle of the desert, a map goes viral that says that the continent’s wine-growing areas have been moving north for decades. What’s the point of all this? Is it even possible? Let’s see it. Let’s start with the map. In recent days, the map is by Sebastian Gräff for The European Correspondent and shows how, in Europe, the “wine-growing areas” have been shifting for 60 years due to the effect of climate change. Not only has it gone viral, it has also become very controversial. Just look at the map to see that historical areas full of vineyards (such as the Jerez countryside) do not appear on it. And it is not a specific failure: there are ‘gaps’ of this type in practically all of the countries that come out. And yet, this isn’t exactly a problem. How is that not a problem? Because what the map represents is the Huglin index: one of the many indices that tries to determine the areas with optimal conditions for growing vines. It is based on a viticultural principle: that each grape variety needs a certain amount of heat to be grown successfully. The Huglin index tries to make an estimate, but (due to the nature of meteorological data) it is not useful for concrete detail. The best-known example is the slopes: having one orientation or another can change the average daily temperature of the area by more than two degrees. It is rather a tool to classify areas, predict ripening and plan the cultivation of certain varieties. But a tool that only makes sense in its context. And the map is not its context. I mean, it’s not what it’s intended for, but that doesn’t mean it’s not interesting. At the end of the day, climate change is one of the most important “game changers” in the world of vines: we must not forget that, in 2024, the harvest took place earliest of the Marco de Jerez since there are records and experts fear that, if the trend continues like this, there will come a time when it will not be viable to grow grapes. In the same way, there are huge regions of the world that they are about to be able grow vines: UK wine production has doubled in a very short time and indeed the area planted with vines has increased 75% in the last five years. They are not yet large amounts, but the harvests are getting better and the sector is moving more and more money. And the expectation is that it will go further, of course. Bad omens. All this outlines something that researchers are beginning to take very seriously: the first time, in historical times, the Mediterranean run out of useful vines for wine production. In this sense, the Jumilla disaster of 2024 serves as a warning to navigators. Wine is entering unknown territory and we are going to bear the worst part. Image | Sebastian Graff In Xataka | The oldest wine in the world is “Andalusian” and has been resting for 2,000 years. If it’s good or not, no one wants to know.

One of the biggest wine critics is French and has toured China. There is no good news for French wine

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TO Michel Bettane he likes wine. In fact, it is more than a hobby: he has developed a career around it, until it became one of the wine critics most influential in the world. For two decades he worked at ‘La Revue du vin de France’, a prestigious magazine that covers current events in the wine industry, until he decided to become independent and, together with a colleague from the magazine, founded the Betanne and Desseauve Guide. Bettane is one of the most authoritative voices worldwide in terms of wines and one with weight within the sector. He recently completed a tour of China in which has tasted more than 300 premium Chinese wines and its conclusion is as resounding as it is hurtful to French pride. The chinese wines They are superior to many of those found in France. And this guy doesn’t try cheap wines, but rather high-end ones. Chinese wines >> French wines These incendiary statements came after the sixth edition of the Bettane + Desseauve Wine Tasting in China. Held in Beijing and Shangri-La (Yunnan), the critic and five other international wine experts tasted more than 300 premium wines produced in China. Bettane has indicated that China is experimenting an “amazing awakening of the terroir”, and it is something that is not out of place if we take into account the international position of the country’s industry. If just 15 years ago it was a desert, now They are sneaking into the conversation like a power. The strategy of the Chinese industry is not to attack in quantity, but in quality, and for this there are wineries that have studied in the most powerful wine and wine regions in Europe to learn and then apply that knowledge to their field. Taking advantage of the particularities of each of its regions, there are wines that are becoming some of the most sought-after without having a French surname. Bettane stated that what has impressed him most is the technical precision when controlling the grape ripening and fermentation processes. “We found almost no wine with serious defects”he assured, adding that “the overall strength of the production standard is, in fact, higher than what we often find in our annual tastings in France.” It looks like a Scottish castle, but it’s a Chinese winery Above all, he highlighted two wine regions: Ningxia and Yunnan. We have already talked about Ningxia recently in Xatakaa very complicated area in winter for which they have developed a technique that consists of burying the vines so that the snow does not affect them. Those responsible have “copied” Bordeauxand it is something that catches the critic’s attention. The other is Yunnan, one that, he says, left him speechless. Especially for a white wine, a ‘Shangri-La Chardonnay‘ which, for Bettane, “can play in the league of the world’s great whites”. A wine strategy modeled on that of smartphones The interesting thing is something that the critic comments about the change in strategy of the Chinese producers, and it is something similar to what has happened in the technological world, especially with the smartphone industry. At first, as happened with Ningxia producers, they dedicated themselves to “copying” Bordeaux, but now Bettane has seen how are beginning to experiment and discover synergies between the grapes, the land and its climatic conditions instead of simply continuing to imitate the European model. As I say, it is similar to what happens with the mobile phone industry and, specifically, with an Apple with which all Chinese brands are compared at any given time. When Apple presents a new feature for the iPhone, we begin to see a rapid adaptation of Chinese mobile phones to include those features, while adding some new functions. The iPhone dynamic island and his twin in other brandsvisual elements in the operating system or the photo button (which existed long before Apple integrated it, but the influence of the apple brand is what it is) are three examples. For Bettane, the possibilities that China’s vast territory offers when it comes to creating and perfecting grape varieties are “unlimited.” And if you read me from France or are a lover of La Mancha wine and right now your fist is clenched… at least we have the cheese left. That, at the moment, has no Asian rival. Images | WBC, Treaty Port In Xataka | If the question is what is the future of wine, more and more Bordeaux wineries are clear about it: non-alcoholic wine

Olive oil is following in the footsteps of wine. And that happens through the pre-umification of the oil mills

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There are few pleasures in this life that surpass that of dipping a good bread with plenty of crumbs in a bowl with quality olive oil. It depends on the time and the point of the roller coaster that is the olive oil priceit is something that we can do more or less frequently, and to weather the situation there are oil mills that are reimagining themselves. From simple industrial warehouses and cooperatives closed to the public, they are being transformed into living museums about oil, in the purest style of the wine cellars. It is the pre-umification of the industrial warehouse. roller coaster. Talking about olive oil is talking about Spain. We are the great engine on a global scale, contributing more than 40% of world olive oil. After some disastrous harvests24/25 has recovered, with a production of 1.4 million tons, and a similar production is expected for 25/26. Despite the good feelings, It is still a complicated segment because weather conditions can easily transform the scenario. Prices at the beginning of 2024 skyrocketed because the previous harvest was hit by drought, and oil mills have begun to take measures to protect themselves against price fluctuations and, above all, to have a stable income flow throughout the year. From wine tourism to oil tourism. If you’ve ever wondered why everything is now a subscription, even when it doesn’t make sense, it’s because companies are looking for a constant flow of money. A single large payment is no longer worth it: they want more distributed, but consistent income. There is one grape harvest a year and the wineries reacted by converting themselves into wine museums. In these visits to wineries we see how the product is made, but it is also a cultural and gustatory journey, with tastings of the product itself and others that “match” well, such as cheese. The oil mills are doing exactly the same. Of these cold and industrial facilities, some are moving to design buildings that combine the production of the oil, its culture and the tasting. It is the search for oleotourism through the pre-umification of the oil mill, and it is something that has drawn on this much more consolidated wine tourism. From the industrial warehouse to the museum. The idea is to offer a complete sensory experience in which there is a story about the territory in which it is located, the production of the oil, the local culture and, obviously, the tasting. At the same time, thematic routes can be developed with cheese factories or wineries, but also with agreements with rural accommodations and restaurants. These new oil mills also behave like a museum, since historical pieces and machinery are exhibited, as well as a review of the manufacturing tradition of the place. And, of course, there are direct sales stores that not only offer the main product, but any that may be related, such as cheese, oil, local sweets or even ceramic pieces in which to store that oil. Spanish tourism websites now stand out oil mills as exponents of modern tourism. There are oil mills that are converted and others that are more ’boutique’ that were born with the visitor in mind. LA Almazara. Jaen is a land of olive trees and there are several oil mills of this style, such as ‘EVOOland‘in Baeza or the Olive Culture Museum at Hacienda la Laguna. Ciudad Real is another important oil focus –with the healthiest oil in the world in 2024-, with examples like ‘Infanta Elena Museum of Contemporary Art‘ and more “at the foot of the olive tree” experiences that teach cultivation techniques, production, landscape and, for about 20 euros per person, of course, a tasting. Interior of LA Almazara But if there is a point worldwide that right now screams the terms “pre-umified oil mill” louder, that is ‘LA Almazara LA Organic’ in Ronda. It is the same concept that we have reviewed so far: a cultural center dedicated to olive oil that combines restoration, accommodation in a farmhouse and tasting, all around what they have called “the first signature oil mill”. The prices of this pre-umification? Specifically, those at LA Almazara are in line with others, between 10-30 euros, but with options to spend… whatever you want, with an “EXCLUSIVE visit” that closes the oil mill for you and takes you there by helicopter. I go to one and dip some good bread… so happy. Images | The Almazara, Wine tourismSpain In Xataka | China is devouring all technology sectors: the surprising thing is that it is also making good wine

Spanish wine promised them very happy after the end of drought. The price of grapes is changing everything

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The wine industry is facing a complicated year. In the eye of the hurricane, the price of grapes, such a low price that is leading farmers to stand up war. A problem that It has been hanging on the sector From before even the beginning of the harvest. The food chain law. The Unió Llauradora, Agrarian Organization of Valencian, has been the last sector group in denounce the situation of the grape market. The organization has claimed to claim Ministry of Agriculture Valenciana A study on the production costs for the grapes used for wine production, a study they consider could “endorse possible complaints for breach of the food chain law.” This legislation is responsible for regulating “the operation and vertebration of the food chain.” A law that seeks, According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foodimprove the efficacy and competitiveness of the sector while reducing the imbalance in commercial relations. According to explained in a statement The Llauradora Unió, this legislation “the only instrument that producers possess to defend their interests (…) in the face of commercial distribution abuses.” 20% less. Farmers do not consider that the price at which wine producers buy the grape is fair. According to the forecasts of the Valencian Sector Association, the price of grapes could fall by more than 20% this year. Expectations v. reality. The Valencian field is the last to join the complaints of other vinification grape -producing regions. The harvest seemed to be abundant, with some areas relying on a recovery in production also 20%. This increase in supply would be the great engine of the price drop, a decrease such that for some wine producing regions they have indicated in recent months that they would not allow them to cover production costs. To this problem, the Unió Llauradora adds another in the fact that its harvest is not even reaching the expected volume at first. Despite this, prices, based on more optimistic expectations, They continue to be low. “The rains recorded at certain times of the campaign were a relief and contributed to the recovery of the vine The association stands out. One crisis after another. The current one is just one of the crises that the sector has had to face in recent years. The increase that some wine regions have seen in production responds rather to a recovery compared to recent years, marked by the drought that put a good part of the agricultural sector against the strings (even the farmer). In Xataka | During centuries Galicia was a thriving land of olive groves with unique varieties in the world. What changed it is still a mystery Image | Dailos Medina / Pixabay

They improve wine quality

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The agrevoltaic I was already gaining ground as THE GREAT PROMISE OF THE FIELD and renewable energy. What we did not know was that it can also improve wine. Short. The Svolta, a winery in the Italian region of Puglia, has discovered that integrating agrevoltaic systems into the vineyards can mitigate some of the effects of climate change, delay the maturation of grapes and Improve wine quality. In addition, it has allowed them to cultivate grape varieties that are not typical of the region, not to mention the economic and environmental benefits when saving water and producing solar energy in the same land where the vine is cultivated. A huge agreglyst installation. The project is called AGRIVOLTAIC VIGNA DI COMMUNITà and has 7,770 solar panels of thin double -union film. Among all, they add up to 970 kW output power. Solar panels are oriented south at an angle of 28 degrees. They rest on a concrete structure, inspired by the typical pergola of the Italian vineyards. The vine grows below, protected from wind and heat waves. The secret is in the shadow. The shadow projecting the solar panels has been delaying the harvest of the Svolta of three to four weeks, with respect to the surrounding vineyards. Both for the white grape and for the ink grapes. Last year, the Agrivoltaic Vigna Di Community completed the harvest at the end of August, weeks after other vineyards did. How it affects the quality of wine. The lower exposure to the sun slows the accumulation of sugars in the grapes, which improves the balance between the alcoholic degree and the acidity in fermentation. According to the SVOLTA, this allows to elaborate high quality wines without the need for corrective interventions. The agrivoltaic system improved the water stress of the plants, protected the meteorological excess grapes and reduced the wind speed in half, compared to the open field. The winery did technical studies that show a reduction in water consumption for irrigation of up to 20% and an increase in land performance between 20% and 60%. Experimentation continues. The Svolta has cultivated more than 30 varieties of vine, mainly native to Puglia. In April, The winery presented Primitive wines, Falanghina and Traminer, among which a foamy white grapes highlighted, for which the agrivoltaic system has been particularly beneficial. A version of this article was published in 2024 Image | AGRIVOLTAIC VIGN DI COMMUNITà. In Xataka | Each solar panel to its olive tree: Jaén demonstrates that combining olive oil with photovoltaic is profitable

Spanish wine is going through an existential crisis and for producers the problem is simple: too cheap

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The end of drought has shaken the pendulum of agricultural production, taking ahead the hopes that many had in this harvest. The productivity recovery It has arrived accompanied by a decrease in the prices of a variety of products in the sector. Among them, the grapes used for the elaboration of various types of wine. Protest in front of AECAVA. A few days ago, grape -producing farmers from different communities They organized a protest In front of the headquarters of the Association of Cava (AECAVA) Association in Sant Sadurní D’Alcoia, Barcelona. They did it in order to demand sufficient prices to cover, at least, production costs. 20% more grapes. The protest occurred while the harvest of some of the grape varieties began. The sector estimates that this year will be an increase in grape production, with some farmers calculating a 20% increase With respect to the 2024 harvest. This would be the effect of the recovery of the sector after a drought that affected very diverse crops and left several crops on the edge of the collapse. The situation is now very different thanks to the rains we saw between the past autumn and this spring and even in part of the summer. Double edge weapon. Despite this, this improvement threats becoming a double -edged sword at the fall in prices that the agricultural sector now denounces. The increase in production and static demand involves lower prices, so much that the sector fears not being able to cover production costs. Almost at half price. As explained from the Valencian Association of Farmersthe first offers that wineters have received this year for the conventional grape kilogram is € 0.45, € 0.50 in the case of the grape for the production of “ecological” wine. These figures would represent a price drop of about 50% compared to last year’s prices, € 0.87/kg in conventional grapes and € 1/kg in “ecological” production. Harvest recovery (something we are Seeing in various crops) It would be the reason for this collapse in prices, but producers warn that this recovery does not affect all crops. The field in areas such as the Valencian Community or Extremadura, stand out, maintain a limited yield at 10.5 tons per hectare. A recovery that is not so much. From the winemaker, emphasis is placed on the so long -awaited harvest recovery after drought is not, much less, assured. Some diseases that affect the vine, such as mildewthey are putting a harvest still in the process of maturation in some regions. To this we must add the effects, even to be determined, of a especially intense and lasting heat wave. A heat wave capable to put at risk the process of maturation of plants but has also come accompanied by a series of fires Especially devastating in areas such as Galicia, Extremadura, and Castilla y León. In Xataka | The great alcohol crisis has reached the champagne. And the sector has a theory: we do not find reasons to celebrate Image | Ángela Llop, CC by-SA 4.0

Its impact on wine

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“The misfortunes never come alone,” says the saying. August 2025 threatens to demonstrate in Ourense to what extent that is true. The province has been besieged by the flames, which have calcined thousands of hectaresforced to Evacuate neighbors and razed Farms Now the region faces however another challenge that threatens to hit one of its most emblematic industries: the wine. In fact there is already Who is speaking There are “completely razed” vineyards. They are the sequelae of fire. Ourense, in flames. The province of Ourense is not the only one that has been dealing with the flames for days, but its case is especially serious. There have registered the forest megaincendios of Queixa Chandrexa or that of Larouco, which some already point out like THE GAIN IN HISTORY from Galicia, with some 20,000 ha calcined. In general the wave of fires that the community supports for two weeks has burned more than 70,000 hamore than The surface from the city of Madrid. A sector in suspense. Although the fires have already razed homes and some farms Livestock From the province, there is a specific sector that follows the progress of the flames with special attention: The wine. Ourense has a secular winery tradition and hosts four different denominations (DO), that of Monterrei, Ribeiro, Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacrashared the latter with Lugo. This wine muscle in turn generates millions of euros and hundreds of jobs. According to The data That it manages the interprofessional of the wine of Spain Oive, there are vineyards in 60 of the 92 municipalities of Ourense, which in turn hosts one more than one third (33.7%) of the entire vinícola surface of Galicia. Only Pontevedra and Ourense add up to 82.5% of the vineyard area of the region and almost 87% of broth production. Now those responsible see how The heat wave It comes accompanied by a fire succession that reminds of those of 2022. The Invoice of Fire. To better understand how ourensanos winemakers live the progress of the flames comes to see reading The statements that left a few days ago in The country Ernesto Rodríguez, Bodeguero de la Do Monterrei and owner of the brands Father 1934 and Crego and Mongaguillo. It is not so much for the flames to directly reach the strains as the effect of their proximity. “I have seen completely razed vineyards. It is not that the strain burns, but the heat devours everything: it burns the leaves, the vegetation, and the grape dies,” He recounts Rodríguez. “When the heat approaches 50 m the grape is cooked, as if you put the fire. And if they are young vineyards, the damage is incalculable because you have to start.” From do Valdeorras Remember That the phenomenon even has a name, ‘araz’, “an excess of heat that interrupts the flow of saliva and dry the grape before maturation.” Have you affected the flames? The country Precise That the fires that have affected municipalities such as Oimbra, Laza or Verín have damaged two important varieties of the region, the Godello and Mencía. In some parishes, such as Ace Chás or Rosal, in addition to chestnuts, robes, olive trees and pasture areas have also burned vineyards. From the Valdeorras Regulatory Council they remembered a few days ago that the flames ended up crossing from the neighboring regions and entered for Larouco. Although it is early to know how the vineyards will affect the fire, there is a revealing fact: in 65.2% of the municipalities From Ourense there are planted vineyards. A delicate moment. The fire wave has caught the sector also at a particularly sensitive time: almost At the doors of the harvest. At the beginning of the month the regulatory advice of the four of Ourense trusted that the decrease in temperatures and the return of the rains favor the grape collection campaign, marked this year by the shortage of water of the summer. By then The region He slipped That, due to the delay in maturation due to water stress, the harvest could be delayed until the end of August or the beginning of next month. Now to drought, the cannula or the effect of mildew About strains add a new concern, even greater: forest fires. Images | Wikipedia, Ministry of Defense (X) In Xataka | That Ourense, León and Zamora concentrate this year the great fires have nothing casual: it is the “Triangle of Fire”

We have been listening for years that “a glass of wine a day is good for health.” Science is clear that

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Many times we have heard that “a glass of wine a day is good for our health.” We have also heard that “the Recommended alcohol amount It is zero”Who is right in this debate? The debates about the benefits and prejudices of a food are not exclusive to fermented drinks such as wine or beer. The relationship between eggs and cholesterol is a classic example but we can also find apparent contradictions regarding the consumption of coffeehe rice or the potatoes. Human health has many dimensions and our nutrition is very varied (even the poorest diets involve the consumption of a wide range of compounds present in the ingredients of the product or in their additions). Studying in detail The effect of each product is difficult precisely for this reason. That is why science often advances slowly, with the succession of seemingly contradictory studies that are actually simply refining the aim. However, the accumulation of these experiments is granting us a better idea of what happens in our body when we consume alcohol, even when this consumption is restricted to “a glass or two” wine. To better understand the debate, we can start asking us, what is good for wine? The idea that wine can be beneficial to our health is mainly based on polyphenolsnon -nutritious substances but with antioxidant capacity. These compounds present in grapes of which the wine is fermented, they can be beneficial to our health. The problem here is that There are non -alcoholic alternatives where these compounds are also present, such as must or grape itself. In part due to these compounds, it is usually attributed to wine Potential benefits About our cardiovascular health. Experts believe that this improvement could be due to the fact that these compounds favor the reduction of blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. Still there is some discrepancy in this regard among the different studies. A drink with risks Cancer is One of the main risks that are associated with excessive alcohol consumption. AND There are several types of cancer which have been associated with this consumption: in addition to the liver, alcohol consumption has been linked to oral cavity cancer, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, colorectal and, in the case of women, with breast cancer. “The response to whether the relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is clearly established is that there is sufficient evidence,” said Marina Pollán, director of the National Epidemiology Center, in statements collected by Science Media Center (SMC) Spain. The risk, of course, “is proportional to the amount of alcohol ingested, being lower for moderate consumption.” But beyond cancer, excessive alcohol consumption has been conventionally linked to the appearance of the Hepatic cirrhosis (which can also lead to cancer). This disease It arises with the formation of “scars” in our liver, and can also be caused by hepatitis. While we link moderate consumption of wine to an improvement in heart health, alcohol consumption can have an opposite effect. This has also been related to the appearance of alcoholic myocardiopathy, arrhythmias and other heart problems. It should not forget the relationship between alcohol consumption and mental health problems such as addiction itself, being able to exacerbate existing problems. Various studies made in recent decades They have pointed out Alcohol as psychoactive substance More harmful In social terms. One of the most outlined studies in this field was carried out in the United Kingdom and Posted in 2010. Posted in The Lancetits results indicated that this was not so much to the damage it generated in the individual (in this sense it was overcome by heroin, the crackand methamphetamine), but for its social cost. However, these risks are generally manifested after consumptions that we consider “excessive”, in contrast to “moderate” consumption that is often promoted. The problem is that, beyond social conventions or recommendations perhaps without excessive scientific foundation, we do not know if there is such a thing as moderate consumption. According to the Monograph Alcohol 2021. Consumption and consequencesof the Spanish Observatory of Drugs and Addictions, this border does not exist, or in the words of the text itself: “There is no level of risk consumption free of risk.” That is why the health authorities speak not of “moderate” consumption but “low risk” consumption. The risk is never zerobut it is possible to keep it low. And how much is considered “low”? According to the report limits of low alcohol risk consumption, this would be two standard drink units (UBE) in men and one in the case of women. These “standard” measures are equivalent to 10 g of alcohol or, in terms of wine, approximately a 100 ml glass. It is not the same to ensure that moderate alcohol consumption is compatible with a healthy life than to say that this moderate consumption is beneficial to health. Nor is it the same to say that wine can generate a specific benefit in our well -being with ensuring that this possible benefit can be greater than the risks involved in this or other alcoholic beverages. As we pointed out at the beginning, alcoholic beverages (like any other food) contain a myriad of compounds, some harmful, other beneficial for their operation. The general consensus is that the damages of compounds such as alcohol are superior to the benefits that others such as polyphenols can provide. In short, a glass of wine a day can hardly kill us, but We must be aware of the risks They are associated with her. As always, a balanced diet and an active life can always help us reduce our risk of suffering certain diseases, perhaps even helping us to compensate for these small excesses that we can incur. In Xataka | The forbidden dish of Italy: a cheese so extreme in its preparation that the European Union had to put limits In Xataka | The industry has determined to coin the “healthy ultraprocesses.” Science is clear about what is behind Image | Helena Lopes *An earlier version of this article was published … Read more

Oil and wine

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“Those who expect a hurricane appreciate a storm.” The phrase It is from Wolfang Groe Entrup, president of the German Association of the Chemical Industry (VCI) and summarizes well the feeling with which a good part of the political class and economy of the European Union yesterday contemplated the handshake of Ursual von der Leyen and Donald Trump that puts an end (and final?) To the commercial tension escalation of recent months. The EU accepts that its exports to the other side of the Atlantic are penalized by a 15%general tariff. And he will do it without reciprocity and with a small print still pending to specify and promise crucial. In Spain there are two sectors They are already on guard: wine and olive oil. What happened? That after months of pull and loosencrosses of percentages and threats of tariffs of Up to 50%USA and the EU have finally reached a framework agreement for their commercial relations. They are still unknowns, but on Sunday the president of the European Commission (CE), Ursula von der Leyen, and his counterpart Donald Trump, closed A pact which establishes a general tax of 15% to European exports. The agreement was sealed away from the White House or Brussels, in a Scottish golf course that belongs to Trump himself. What did they agree? The key fact is that 15% general tariff that will apply to community exports that cross the Atlantic to the US. The other pillar of the pact is that there will be no reciprocity. The imports ‘Made in USA’ will not face a similar rate in the Union, which also assumes the commitment to buy American energy products for the next years by 750,000 million of dollars and raise your investment to 600,000 million. The agreement nevertheless includes a small print equally important that still throws some doubts. It is known that Washington will maintain a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum, although von der read clarified that this rate could be replaced by a quota system as negotiations are outlined, and that the US will apply exceptions to certain goods that are strategic for the country. What exceptions? The thick stroke is known. During Your intervention In Scotland von der Leyen only gave some clues, without delving into details: “We have agreed zero tariffs for several strategic products. This includes all aircraft and components, certain chemicals, certain generic, semiconductor equipment, certain agricultural products, natural resources and essential raw materials. We will continue working to add more to the list.” His words soon generate reactions and Not a few criticism that consider it unknown or harmful to Europe. In Spain, for example, Pedro Sánchez “supported him”, but “Without any enthusiasm”. Some, like the German industry, have warned of its “negative repercussions” for Europe. Others, like The winemakerthat they have been expectant Before the dialogue between Washington and Brussels, they are claiming that a “zero tariff” be applied to wine and They warn of the serious consequences if a 10%tariff is maintained. Union of Unions assures That, “according to the first transcended information”, the list of exempt strategic goods leaves out “products of great relevance to Spain”, such as wine, olive oil, chees or hams. Is it so serious? According to The data Americans, last year the trade of goods between the US and the EU amounted to 975,000 million dollars, with a flow of European imports well higher than that of exports. In 2024 Spain exported goods worth more than 21.200 million And there are studies that indicate that the impact of tariffs would not be excessive: According to the IMFthe direct impact for our country is one tenth of GDP for every 10 percentage points of American tariffs applied to the European Union. “A priori, the direct impact would be limited. Total sales to the US represented only 4.7% of the total Spanish exports in 2024, so it would be a limited affection. However, it could be relevant in the sectors with a greater exposure to the American market,” warns The Chamber of Commerce of Spain. Among them there are two keys for the weight that the US has in its exports: The wine and olive oil. As a reference, it is estimated that only between Spain and Italy export 65% of the oil that the country needs. What does the wine sector say? It is expectant. “It seems that in the next few days there could be negotiations for certain agricultural products, zero by zero, which is what the European and American sectors have been asking for,” says José Luis Benítez, of the Spanish Wine Federation, in statements collected today by The country. “If there is any exception, we hope that the European Commission (CE) understands that the wine should be one of them.” The European Committee of Viticultural Companies already He has claimed to the Union and the United States that its agreement includes wine among its goods with “zero tariffs”, which a priori, as advanced yesterday in Scotland, will include some agricultural products. “The EU-EEU Wine Trade has been a beneficial mutual relationship,” claims. “For every dollar that Europeans get selling wine to the US, the American distribution and the hospitality sectors get 4.5”. And the oil? Asaja Jaén spokesman, Luis Carlos Valero, Recognize That the imposition of 15% is “totally negative” for their interests, although at the moment it is cautious: “You have to wait to really see how these tariffs are applied.” In the past, the olive oil sector has already faced taxes imposed by Donadld Trump, but only the packaged product penalized, so they recognize that if that same pattern was repeated the impact would be “minimal.” “The vast majority of exporters who go to the US have located the packagers and takes bulk, therefore we would be exempt from that tariff,” reason In an interview with Europa Press in which he insists that he is still “very soon.” “You have to wait to really see what this is, how it applies.” Are there … Read more

The wine will not relieve your sorrows. Science believes that vinegar does

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Depression is a problem that affects millions of people around the world and treating it is not easy. Often specialists must resort to pharmacological treatments with severe adverse side effects. On the other hand we also know that habits such as exercise or contact with nature can serve to appease some of their symptoms. Vinegar and depression. A new study has observed antidepressant qualities A season of the most everyday, vinegar. The team responsible for the work has not only found in this usual ingredient in salads some capacity to relieve depressive symptoms, has also investigated the possible mechanism behind this relationship. B3. This mechanism would be nothing other than nicotinamideone of the ways in which we find vitamin B3. The experiment carried out by this team found an increase in the levels of this compound by 86% after four weeks with a high consumption of this acid seasoning. We know that nicotinamide is a Composed by our body in tasks such as the development, survival and operation of the neurons of the central nervous system. As we found out, this vitamin fulfills a neuroprotective function, avoiding injuries in these cells in cases such as traumatic lesions and infarcts. We also know that it is linked to some neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson. Before putting our taste papillae with the dressing of our next salad, it is convenient to know that nicotilamide is present in various foods such as meats, milk, eggs, vegetables and cereals. Two tablespoons. In the study 45 people participated (Although only 28 completed the experiment), overweight healthy adults. The participants were randomly divided into two groups, experimental and control. Those assigned to the first group took two tablespoons of diluted vinegar twice a day for two weeks; Those assigned to the second took a pill with a low dose of vinegar, once a day during the same period. The dose of acetic acid in the groups was 2.95 and 0.025 grams respectively. The team collected blood samples before and after the experiment. He also compiled information on the diet of the participants, weight, height and other variables. Participants filled questionnaires about their state of health and evaluations about their depressive symptoms. They also declared their daily vinegar consumption for more detail. 42%. The control and experimental groups showed no significant differences at the beginning of the experiment but after four weeks. Specifically, participants in the experimental group saw a 42% reduction in the scores of their tests evaluating depressive symptoms. There was also an improvement in mood. The blood tests showed an increase in nicotinamide in the experimental group, but also a reduction in isoleucine levels, an essential amino acid whose presence in the body has also been linked to certain health problems. The details of the study were published In an article In the magazine Nutrients. A limited sample. The study offers an interesting vision of the impact that certain foods and nutrients can have on our psychological well -being and mental health, but It also presents important limitations that must be mentioned. The first is the sample of only 28 participants, a scarce number to give statistical validity to the results. Another important detail is the duration of the study. Although the team observed differences at four weeks, a longer study would be needed to know if the effects are sustained over time and if there are additional impacts. Finally, the study was conducted with healthy and overweight people. This is not necessarily extrapolable to the general population and, above all, it does not have to be extrapolated to people with severe symptoms or with clinical depression. More studies will be needed to know the possible effects in these populations. In Xataka | There are people eating carrots like rabbits because they think that they will get morenos. There is only a small problem Image | Artheos

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