In Montilla, Cordova, Robles Winery has been declared a model of environmental care in Spain. It’s the first winery in Spain to calculate its carbon footprint according to the CO2 emitted during production, a rate that is reducing every year. This winery has also been a pioneer in the production of organic wines with the […]
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Isabel Romero, a Halal seal of guarantee for products for the Muslim community
Isabel Romero is the managing director of the Halal Institute, the organisation that, since 1996, has been responsible for certifying products and services in Spain that are suitable for Muslims. They go far beyond just food, and there are now more than a thousand certified products and 340 companies than follow the laws of Islam, […]
Infrared technology to monitor the levels of nitrates in vegetables used in baby food
The University of Cordova has discovered a new way of ensuring that vegetables for use in baby food don’t contain more nitrates than permitted. With NIRS technology, they are able to monitor the level of nitrates, either in the plantation itself or after harvesting. Nitrates are naturally present in vegetables, but there are health regulations […]
Delfina and Dolores Tapia, the first women of the Spanish Local Police
Delfina and Dolores Tapia were members of the first promotion of women of the Spanish Local Police. They joined the police force in 1970, in Cordova, where they had to face the prevailing sexism at that time. During their professional career and little by little, they’ve achieved to cover all kind of police services until […]