12 Mar 2025 19:45:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Audace Cerignola won 3–2 over Foggia on Wed
Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match
The current head to head record for the teams are Audace Cerignola 6 win(s)
Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Audace Cerignola and Foggia on Wed
12 Mar 2025 19:45:00 GMT?Audace Cerignola won 3–2 over Foggia on Wed
12 Mar 2025 19:45:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Audace Cerignola is playing home against Foggia on Wed
09 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}AZ Picerno vs Audace Cerignola on Sun
The current head to head record for the teams are AZ Picerno 3 win(s)
Have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between AZ Picerno and Audace Cerignola on Sun
09 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?AZ Picerno vs Audace Cerignola on Sun
09 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
AZ Picerno is playing home against Audace Cerignola on Sun
05 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Audace Cerignola won 3–1 over Messina on Sun
The current head to head record for the teams are Messina 0 win(s)
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches
Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Audace Cerignola haven't lost to Messina in their last 5 meetings (4W
Who won between Messina and Audace Cerignola on Sun
05 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT?Audace Cerignola won 3–1 over Messina on Sun
05 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
Messina is playing home against Audace Cerignola on Sun
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It's not unusual for olive-obsessed folks (myself included) to pop by their grocery store's olive bar for a quick and filling meal to-go
finding fresh olives on-demand isn't always a simple task
Canned olives are an easy swap, but jarred olives may be even better. With dozens of varieties lining the shelves, from buttery Italian Castelvetrano olives to tangy Kalamata
choosing a few favorites for your pantry can feel overwhelming
In an effort to unearth the best olives around
carefully rating each contender on factors like taste
Whether you're looking for the best budget olives or a sophisticated late-night snack
you'll find every type you can dream of in this ranking — plus
you'll learn which ones to avoid on your next grocery shopping trip
Some recommendations are based on first-hand impressions of promotional materials and products provided by the manufacturer/distributor/etc
I know what you're thinking: "How could black olives possibly be in last place?" As much as I adore black olives
I was disappointed by Litaly's jarred variety
and I snagged them at a reasonable price ($3.49) from my local Ocean State Job Lot
Litaly's black olives were a watered-down whisper of what good olives should be
the deceptively glossy olives tasted tough and dry
it's no surprise that Litaly's black olives bounced to the bottom of this ranking
it's increasingly tough to buy olives for under a buck
Della Natura's Olive Medley is one of the most affordable jars of olives you'll find on the market
though dollar stores can be hit or miss with food
Della Natura's olives fell in the latter category
sickly appearance to their excessively salty brine
these discount olives didn't have much going for them
as the flavorless fruits barely held a candle to their namesake
Pearls' Specialties line features a range of unique selections
and the colorful Pitted Medley Greek Olives
despite being a long-time fan of Pearls' famous black olives
I wasn't impressed with this jarred olive variety from the brand
Pearls Pitted Medley are easily some of the most gorgeous olives, with shimmering olives coated in herbs. While there are plenty of recipes where herbs de Provence work magic
I can't say they did the Pitted Medley any justice
Spanish manzanilla olives are among the most popular types of olives
often stuffed with chunks of pimento pepper
you can find manzanilla olives with pimento under the retailer's Market Pantry label for just $1.99 per 5.75-ounce jar
These olives were more or less visually indistinguishable from other manzanilla olives on the list
There's only one attribute that sets them apart: Their shockingly high sodium content at 330 milligrams of sodium for five little orbs
I was left with no choice but to deem them the worst of the manzanillas
The best part of being an olive fanatic is finding your favorite treat in the most unexpected places
as evidenced by the vast selection at my local Ocean State Job Lot store
Tucked there was DeLallo's Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
the pimento-studded snack was quite the steal
DeLallo's olives weren't quite as disappointing as Market Pantry's
Like Dollar Tree's Della Natura Olive Medley
coppery aftertaste that felt unusual for olives from a jar
This could be due to their use of preservatives like sodium alginate
The Bono Spicy Italian Pitted Mix was one of the more difficult jarred olives to track down in brick-and-mortar shops
I found this unusual mix at a local Price Chopper store
Bono's olives were definitely one of the costlier options on the list — but it proved that a higher price tag doesn't always ensure a better-tasting olive
While there's nothing jarring about these olives from a textural standpoint
The ingredient list sure sounded promising
Due to their all-around average attributes
Bono's passable but poorly-named Spicy Italian Pitted Mix joined the middle of the olive pack
Over the years, Target has grown its food department with Tabitha Brown's vegan grocery line and the Market Pantry and Good & Gather labels
Upon close inspection of the Good & Gather Greek Kalamata Olives' label
I realized that four olives have 380 milligrams of sodium
making them one of the saltiest jarred olives on paper
the olives didn't taste particularly salty
though they did seem slightly richer-tasting than the other Kalamatas in the group
$3.69 feels like too much to pay for something so basic — though they're certainly passable as far as grocery store jarred olives go
Mezzetta Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives incorporate distilled and red wine vinegars for a taste that's all their own
these Kalamata olives appear much darker in color
leading me to believe that they may have had a longer curing time — or perhaps it's all that red wine vinegar
zingy taste isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea
Whether they'd been cured too long or I received an off batch is anyone's guess
but the disintegrating texture and excessive saltiness reminded me of anchovy paste
I imagine their extreme saltiness would be difficult to incorporate in certain recipes
and could be disagreeable to some olive eaters' palates
Between its low prices and unique selection of foods
it's no wonder why many shoppers flock to Aldi
Case in point: Specially Selected Kalamata Pitted Olives
one of several jarred olives available from the chain
is priced at $2.49 and won't put a dent in your wallet — but how do they taste
Kalamata's tart and tangy flavor isn't for everyone
But Aldi's Specially Selected Kalamata Olives are the perfect choice for those on the fence about the traditional Greek olive: It has all the qualities of a classic
yet they taste balanced and mild enough to be enjoyed as a snack
they might not be the best option for recipes
but the popular olive brand wasn't going down without a fight
its pimiento-stuffed manzanilla olives stood out
From their picturesque appearance to their crisp
the small Spanish olives earned top marks across the board
They cost slightly more than their generic counterparts at roughly $2.50 per jar
but their well-balanced flavor is a force to be reckoned with
Some pimiento-stuffed olives have hardly any cherry pepper flavor
You can truly taste the sweetness of chopped pimiento against the olive's smooth
Pearls' manzanillas are a reliable choice if you're looking for a classic pimiento-stuffed olive for a snack or recipe — but you can find equally delicious manzanilla olives for less
While perusing the shelves of Ocean State Job Lot
Trusting that the last item on the shelf was an indication of quality
I hurriedly added them to my ever-growing pile of jarred olives
The brand's pimento stuffed green olives are unbelievably large and brightly colored
making them an obvious choice for standout charcuterie boards or martinis
Beyond their stunning packaging and physical appearance
their ingredients are also rather impressive
Whereas other olive companies turn to citric acid or sodium benzoate
Gaea opts for real lemon juice to preserve its jarred olives
The resulting taste is far milder and smoother
but I felt that they could use a little more acidity to bring out their natural flavors
If you're the type to chuck an extra clove (or six) in your signature tomato sauce recipe, chances are you'll appreciate this garlic-heavy product from Lindsay
Each gigantic green olive is filled with a chunk of pungent bulb
and the "crisp & savory" proclamation on its label is spot-on
Although the price is slightly higher than average at $5.99 per jar
Lindsay Organic Green Olives Stuffed With Garlic are a solid purchase
Their punchy taste won't offend avid garlic lovers
but it's still a good idea to pop a mint after consuming them in the company of others
Perhaps you haven't had a chance to sample bella di Cerignola olives
The kidney-shaped snacks aren't the easiest to find at your local grocer
but I located them at Ocean State Job Lot on a whim
and they ended up being one of my favorite jarred olives
Bella di Cerignola olives aren't quite as buttery as Castelvetrano olives
but they bear a striking resemblance in many ways
their elongated shape and eye-catching chartreuse color make them a must-have for entertaining
So if you're searching for a fun new olive to try
look no further than the lovely bella di Cerignola
I won't lie: I'd already polished off an entire jar of Trader Joe's Organic Conversation Olive Trio somewhat recently prior to undertaking this olive ranking
What I didn't realize the first time was just how good these olives are compared to others in their class
Trader Joe's has a tendency to get things right; the Organic Conversation Olive Trio is yet another hit for the beloved chain
providing a taste of imported Italian olives for only $3.49 per jar
richly-flavored olives are a must-try Trader Joe's pick
the $1.25 jar of Bell's contains some of the best Spanish olives that I tried
Considering one of the worst olives on the list came from the same Dollar Tree shelf
I was doubly impressed that Bell's fared so well
Bell's glossy green olives have a pleasing
They aren't the fanciest olives on the block
The low price and generic label didn't give me high hopes for Pics Manzanilla Olives
but the Price Chopper house brand has surprised me in the past with high-quality products
Pics Manzanilla Olives are yet another triumph
Though I purchased them for just under $2 at Price Chopper
they outperformed more expensive manzanilla olives by a long shot
While several other brands failed to showcase the piquant red pepper
sweet flavor that works especially well against their saltiness
Their firm texture is yet another selling point
with both the pimiento pepper and olives holding their shape while competitors turned to mush
A food-obsessed friend led me in the direction of Great Value Stuffed Jalapeño Green Olives
Since his snack recommendations have always knocked it out of the park
I skimmed over other olive options at Walmart in favor of something much hotter
After sampling the toothsome flavor duo together
I realized my foodie friend was onto something with this pick
Not only are these flashy green olives spectacular to look at
Though the slow burn of diced jalapeño peppers may be too hot for some to handle
these are a fun change of pace if you don't mind a little spice in your snack
known for its natural and organic products
I picked up a jar of Nature's Promise Organic Kalamata Olives
It was love at first bite with these gorgeous, ruddy olives. Though I typically only enjoy Kalamata olives in recipes, like watermelon and feta salad
Nature's Promise made me realize their snacking appeal
Their snappy skins and chewy flesh make them a joy to eat
sweet fruitiness that wasn't detectable in other Kalamata varieties that I tried
savory taste associated with grilling is a match made in heaven for olives
and Trader Joe's Grilled Pitted Chalkidiki Variety Green Olives in Oil goes at $3.99 per jar
Just beware of the oil getting everywhere once you twist off the cap
Trader Joe's claims that grilling olives enhances their meatier attributes
chewy olive cultivar that can definitely benefit from this cooking hack
but none tasted quite as memorable as Trader Joe's
They have just the right amount of fresh-off-the-grill flavor paired with fresh
Bright green Italian Castelvetrano olives are one of my favorite types of olives, though they aren't always available at mainstream grocery stores. But whether you're upgrading your next charcuterie board or crafting a dirty martini pasta
Castelvetranos will do the job with their brilliant chartreuse green skins and sumptuous
you can easily justify the price of about $6.50 — after all
juicy flesh is almost as good as tucking into a nice steak
there's just something so charming about Castelvetranos
nutty green flavor and creamy flesh are virtually unmatched
and Partanna's Pitted Castelvetrano Green Olives are a stunning example of how well they stand up to preservation methods
Partanna's enormous 9-ounce jar is practically a steal
Partanna's Castelvetrano Green Olives don't just look incredible
They're also one of the most palatable jarred olives I tried — a grand feat considering there were over 20 different types in the running
They have a juicy exterior bursting with hints of lemony brightness
Coming in first place is Kosterina Coriander & Pink Pepper Green Olives, an alluring jar of perfectly preserved green olives. Kosterina puts a unique spin on the traditional Greek olive, combining flavors of ground coriander — that's the seeds of the cilantro plant — and bright pink pepper
As the only raw and unpasteurized olives in the ranking
they have a noticeably lighter and fresher taste
and they even tricked a lifelong cilantro-hater into enjoying the fragrant herb
with a sprinkling of crushed herbs accenting their shiny green skins
The only downside is they're not as widely available
though you can find them at Whole Foods Market
where a three-pack is available for $25 at the time of writing
Determining the best and worst olives required extensive research
Olives showcased in this ranking were selected based on previous experiences as a lifelong olive enthusiast
as well as online reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations
The olives chosen were then scored on factors like affordability
Only the most exceptional olives were awarded top-tier positions, for everything from their impeccable taste to their overall value. While there's nothing quite like the taste of fresh olives, you can rest assured that the best jarred olives in this roundup are terrific for snacking
On the first day of a most remarkable year, 1944
He was the 28-year-old son of immigrants who couldn’t read or write
Riccardi had dropped bombs from a B-24 Liberator on 50 missions targeting enemy fascists and Nazis across Europe from an air base in Italy
the same country from which his parents had fled years earlier
Some of the men with whom he served had died
putting the Allied Forces on the brink of victory the following year
It was also the year he befriended an impoverished 13-year-old Italian boy
who hung around the base doing odd jobs for the servicemen
getting their clothes washed and getting tossed a nickel or a scrap of food here or there
They referred to him as their “tent boy,” because he could put together tents for them
“My dad took Mario and his family under his wing
my dad would teach Mario several English words and then review them when he returned,” wrote Maryanne Cerra
in a letter to Tom Brokaw after the publication of his 1998 bestseller The Greatest Generation
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Brokaw published the account in his sequel
The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters and Reflections
was established in 1943 and trained for months at different bases
The group made its way to North Africa for more training
Riccardi and the other bomber crews landed at what would be their base of operations
Cerignola was a city that had once favored the fascists in the prior decade
according to Stephen Ambrose in his book The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany
Forging a friendship after putting out a fireIn a diary entry dated April 16
Riccardi wrote about surviving that day’s mission but learning of another crew whose plane didn’t make it
Splinters all over the area and thru our new buildings
Mario saved our tent that had caught fire.”
Capocefalo, the young "tent boy" – who has since died -- described the bomber exploding to an Austin, Texas, television station, KXAN in a YouTube video dated 2012
I never saw such things before,” Capocefalo said
One of the sparks landed on Riccardi’s tent
In a speech to one of the reunions of the 454th organized by Riccardi
Capocefalo said: “I ran away asking for help
I was able to put out the fire and save everything.”
“He was really protective and wanted to be sure I was not starving
And one day he brought a box full of emergency rations that I could use when there was nothing for me at the canteen,” Capocefalo said
Their friendship flourished over the next month
to the point where Thaxton told some of his friends he wanted Capocefalo to have some of his personal belongings
“the worst day I ever spent at the base,” Capocefalo said
Capocefalo said he didn’t see Thaxton and was getting nervous
“I went inside the tent and I saw the sad faces of Billy
and Jimmy but Jerry was not there,” he said
asked Capocefalo to say a prayer for Thaxton
who had been struck in the head by flak from a German gun during a raid over Ploesti
With time starting to run short for many World War II veterans
Riccardi organized a reunion of the 454th Bombardment Group
Riccardi had lost touch with him after leaving Italy and had no idea how his life turned out
later contacted Capocefalo and asked if Riccardi was “the Alphonse that you’re talking about?”
So his wife Mary asked Capocefalo to call back after a while
my parents went to Italy to see Mario and visit his family,” Cerra said
“And my dad said the first thing that he said when he saw Mario
the one-time “tent boy,” was he took inspiration from the Americans he had met
He learned English and several other languages and became the food service manager for one of Rome’s Hilton Hotels
And he became something of a town historian of the San Giovanni air base near Cerignola
and others he probably would have turned out to be “a bum.”
Riccardi and Capocefalo continued corresponding for years until Riccardi got Alzheimer's disease and later died in 2003
Mario Capocefalo attended one of the reunions of the 454th
he attended a class reunion and ran into a woman named Bettye Davis
He asked her if she had heard about this tent boy and the American serviceman friend he’d lost
a city further north up the Texas coast near Houston
said her son researched Capocefalo and got them in touch
“As soon as Mario learned about me … he said
I have to meet you and know you because Jerry was my best friend
my dearest friend for life.’ And so Mario did.”
They met at the Austin home of one of Davis’ sons
She called the meeting the start of a “wonderful friendship.” It gave her an unexpected gift
an account of her big brother she had never before heard
“My brother was not a great correspondent and his letters went to my father
and so I was so happy to meet Mario and find out everything about my brother’s last weeks of life
about what kind of a man he turned out to be under pressure,” she said
“The kindness he exhibited toward those who he was living around.”
They had been to Rome but didn't know about this man whom her brother had befriended during the war
Cerra told Davis: "Mario knew hundreds of men
but let me tell you something: He knew your brother and he loved him."
She told Davis about how Capocefalo had kept a shaving kit − one of the items Thaxton had bequeathed to him − for decades
Davis appreciates the fortuitous circumstances
“It’s a wonderful thing to gain a close friend in your final years
"And I'm so grateful that it happened to me.”
Cristina Bowerman was born in 1966 in Cerignola
Following her marriage to her American husband
She studied foreign languages in Italy and law in San Francisco
while working on weekends at the coffee house "Higher Grounds." Later
she pursued the culinary arts and studied for two years at the "Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts" in Austin
particularly at David Bull's restaurant "5 Diamonds," and by collaborating with chef Egil Valentin
whom she describes as "my most significant mentor who taught me about passion
after an experience at "Convivio Troiani," found her path at "Glass Hostaria," a newly opened restaurant in Trastevere
making Cristina the only woman to receive such recognition that year
she opened "Romeo Chef & Baker" in a former warehouse in Testaccio
followed by "Giulietta Pizzeria" in the vicinity
Throughout her career Cristina has received numerous awards
including the "Chef Donna dell'Anno" (Chef Woman of the Year) award at Identità Golose in 2013
she published her book "Da Cerignola a San Francisco e ritorno - La mia vita di chef controcorrente" (From Cerignola to San Francisco and Back - My Life as a Nonconformist Chef)
2015 was an eventful year for Cristina as she was appointed "Chef Ambassador" at Expo Milano and became the face of the largest campaign by the "ActionAid" association
Cristina is also one of the ten founders of the organization "Fiorano For Kids," which promotes research on the therapeutic role of specific diets in the treatment of childhood epilepsy
She is also a founding member and president of the Italian Association of Taste Ambassadors
Bowerman is also committed to teaching and training
One of the projects close to her heart is "Adopt a Hospitality Institute" within the "#fareformazione" initiative
part of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving and expanding educational offerings in Hospitality Institutes
she was among the twenty selected chefs to cook at the 32nd "Chef's Tribute to Citymeals," and the following year
she served as a judge in the final of the S.Pellegrino "Young Italian Chef" competition
she was part of the technical coordination committee for the Year of Italian Food
won the "Best Female Italian Chef in Europe" award by Love Italian Life
the Galvanina award for "Best Chef" during the XVIII edition of the Festival della Cucina Italiana
and the "Excellence Award" from the Italian Federation of Chefs
she was appointed Ambassador by the Telefono Rosa Association
thanks to her commitment as a role model for women in the restaurant industry
This value has also been recognized on occasions such as TEDxMilano Women and TEDxAUBG
where she had the opportunity to share and promote her ideals
sustainable and irresistible" during the World Economic Forum in Davos
in collaboration with the newspaper La Stampa
Cristina has also joined the "Chef Manifesto," an initiative launched for the Green Initiative by the MICHELIN Guide
and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030
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marking one of the most extensive operations of this kind in recent years
The Carabinieri’s Anti-adulteration and Health Unit (NAS) operatives executed search warrants against seven local people and discovered 71 tons of oily substances
and equipment to produce large quantities of olive oil-like products illegally
Italian Carabinieri uncovered a widespread olive oil counterfeiting network in Cerignola
The police operation was coordinated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Foggia and involved several provinces across the country
The investigation began last September and recently enabled NAS to identify and seize nearly 42 tons of adulterated oil
A large portion of this substance was ready for market distribution. It was sometimes already bottled and made available to the agri-food supply chain, falsely labeled as Italian extra virgin olive oil
the scourge of olive oil counterfeiting has triggered a growing volume of scientific research investigating how counterfeiting occurs and methods to detect adulterated products
Counterfeiters sometimes add chlorophyll and beta-carotene to seed oils to mimic the color of extra virgin olive oil
A superficial analysis of these counterfeit products might not detect fraud
as low-quality olive oils are often added to the mixture
As a result, law enforcement agencies deploy highly sophisticated methods, including spectroscopy, chromatography and even DNA testing
the NAS investigation underscores the ability of Italian law enforcement agencies to combat food crimes efficiently
“The Carabinieri operation against fake extra virgin olive oil and oil colored with chlorophyll is a shining example of the excellent functioning of the control system against food fraud,” he said
Sicolo stressed the importance of such operations given the high value of Apulian olive oil production
With its 60 million olive trees and numerous award-winning olive oil producers
Puglia is Italy’s most significant producing region
accounting for approximately half of the national production
According to Sicolo, the challenge is to raise consumer awareness about the quality and health benefits of high-quality extra virgin olive oil so that cheaper oils with fewer health guarantees are less favored
The Italian Association of the Edible Oil Industry (Assitol) warned that “the real issue is the reputational damage to the vast majority of companies that operate correctly.”
noted that “ours is one of the most monitored sectors
the national telematic system that monitors the flow of oil entering and leaving Italy.”
eight different public control bodies oversee the oils marketed on the shelves,” she added
one of the reasons fraud persists is low consumer awareness surrounding extra virgin olive oil
“The fact that under-the-counter dealers like those discovered in Cerignola still find buyers in the market shows how little value is attributed to this extraordinary product,” Cane said
“This is yet another reason to promote its knowledge in Italy and worldwide and to support its protection in every possible way.”
Following the seizure of the counterfeit oils
emphasized the importance of certified olive oil production as a safe harbor for consumers
They referred to the European Union-sanctioned Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certifications
which link traditionally produced food and drinks to specific regions and cultivars
“I continue to appeal to consumers: buy PDO and PGI extra virgin olive oil
PDO and PGI extra virgin olive oils must adhere to precise and rigorous rules that attest to their high quality and healthiness,” Sicolo said
said law enforcement is crucial to protecting consumer health
“Food fraud is a particularly hateful crime because it endangers people’s health
it is based on deception and primarily affects those with limited financial means who are forced to resort to low-cost food,” he said
This is not the first time Italian law enforcement has uncovered significant illegal operations focusing on olive oil counterfeiting. In December, authorities in Italy and Spain seized 260,000 liters of adulterated olive oil and arrested 11 individuals in coordinated raids
experts have warned that the combination of low production in the past two crop years
dwindling olive oil stocks and high prices have created enticing conditions for criminal organizations to commit olive oil fraud
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Tapenade is, Wikipedia helpfully notes, “not to be confused with tamponade.” I should hope not
unless you’re a playwright looking for a premise for your next farce
One of these two words refers to a method of diminishing bleeding by stopping up a wound
The other describes the best thing to do with olives
better even than eating them by themselves
It can be very pleasant to nibble on a big green Cerignola or a dainty indigo niçoise
preferably while sipping wine on a terrace in one of those olive’s namesake towns
meaty flesh between your molars is exciting the first time you do it
but the pleasure diminishes steeply with each new fruit
even if it means ruining your appetite for dinner
It’s hard to account for the addictive nature of this paste of olives
(The name comes from a Provençal term for capers
even though they play a supporting role.) My highly unscientific theory is that those other ingredients intensify everything that is good about olives (saltiness
oiliness) and remove or mitigate the drawbacks (acridity
Adding anchovies and capers to olives might sound like adding honey and maple syrup to sugar
tapenade is crazy easy to make in a blender or food processor
you’ll stop the machine once all the ingredients are minced but not fully puréed
But if you go overboard—or if your machine knows no interval between giving ingredients a gentle twirl and thoroughly pulverizing them—it’s no big deal
(The latter are ripened versions of the former
which accounts for their differences in texture and taste.) Fresh olives—from an olive bar
if your local grocery store has one—are best
Jarred olives are a fine alternative; canned are not
and oil require only a few flavorful companions
And a squeeze of lemon juice ensures that the spread is not only as salty but also as zingy as one of Nicki Minaj’s rapidfire epithets
and thyme in a food processor or blender; season with black pepper
Process until all the ingredients are minced
adding more olive oil if necessary to help the machine do its work
(Store leftover tapenade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.)
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The Italian cabinet has approved 13 agrivoltaic projects in the southern regions of Apulia and Basilicata
From pv magazine Italy
Italy's Council of Ministers has authorized the construction of 13 agrivoltaic projects with a combined capacity of 593.6 MW in a bid to further streamline the development of large-scale installations across the country
Twelve of the projects are located in the southern region of Apulia and the remaining one is planned to be deployed in the neighboring region of Basilicata
The approved projects will not need to go through additional environmental impact assessments
Among the approved projects is an agrivoltaic plant in the municipality of Stornara
to be built across three different municipalities in the province of Brindisi
Another project is planned for the municipality of Manfredonia
and a plant of about 53 MW is to be built in the municipality of Cerignola
The greenlight also arrived for what the government called an “agri-naturalistic-voltaic plant” in the municipality of Cerignola and another 48 MW plant in Stornara
The agrivoltaic plant in Basilicate will be located in the municipality of Tolve
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Volume 9 - 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00889
This article is part of the Research TopicNew Trends in Table Olive FermentationView all 17 articles
This paper proposes bio-preservation as a tool to assure quality and safety of Spanish-style table olives cv
Lactobacillus plantarum 5BG was inoculated in ready to sell olives packaged in an industrial plant by using a half-volume brine (4% NaCl; 2% sucrose)
the sensory scores and the survival of a strain of Listeria monocytogenes inoculated in brines were evaluated
plantarum bio-preserving culture was confirmed on olives (≥6.5 Log CFU/g) and in brine (≥7 Log CFU/ml)
Bio-preserved olives (SET1) showed a better sensory profile than chemically acidified control olives (SET2) and the texture was the real discriminative parameter among samples
Bio-preserved olives recorded better scores during storage because of their ability to retain good hardness
plantarum positively acted on the safety of olives
monocytogenes was reduced from 40 (SET2) to 5 days (SET1)
plantarum 5BG and the physico-chemical conditions achieved in the settled procedure are suitable for the industrial packaging of Bella di Cerignola table olives
improving the process by halving brining volumes and avoiding chemical stabilizers
and significantly reducing the salt concentration
The final product is also safely preserved for almost 5 months as suggested by the reduction of the survival rate of L
Bio-preservation, defined as the extension of shelf life and food safety by the use of microbial cultures, has been used to ensure high sensory and functional quality of several products i.e., dairy, meat, and vegetables including fermented olives (Ananou et al., 2007; Liu et al., 2008; Trias et al., 2008; De Bellis et al., 2010)
In the case of packaging in plastic pouches
the product is stabilized by adding chemical acidifiers and antioxidants with an expiry date no longer than 1 year
while refrigerated storage is recommended after package opening if product is not consumed in a single seating
Table olives should maintain specific sensory standards as established by the Codex Alimentarius (CODEX/COI, 2013)
high flesh to stone ratio and a uniform size are the most apparent sensorial attributes
a firm texture and a color characteristic of the variety (that is green/strawy green for green olives) without white spots or color browning with an equilibrate taste are essential and deeply related to the microbial quality
Particularly, Spanish-style olives fermented with Lactobacillus pentosus or Lb. plantarum cultures have been stored, using polyethylene (PE) pouches, in modified atmosphere (Argyri et al., 2015) or in brine (Blana et al., 2016)
LAB were applied as starter cultures at the onset of fermentation
During storage, several pathogens could be found in olives and among them, Listeria monocytogenes has been frequently isolated (Caggia et al., 2004; Argyri et al., 2013; Panagou et al., 2013)
The main goal of this research was to use a bio-preserving strain of Lb
plantarum during refrigerated storage in order to assure the microbiological and sensorial quality of Spanish-style olives cv
Bella di Cerignola packaged in plastic bags
containing low amount of brine with a minimum salt level and without chemical preservatives
the ability of the bio-preserving strain to counteract Listeria monocytogenes during storage was evaluated
About 100 kg of olives were withdrawn from tanks
desalted (final NaCl 5%) by washing olives two times with tap water (about 100 L) and two experimental sets were settled up: (1) bio-preserved SET1 was obtained by adding the strain (Log 8 CFU/g of olives) in fresh brine (4% NaCl
2% sucrose; pH 6.6) for 5 days at 25°C; (2) experimental SET2 was obtained by directly adding desalted olives to a chemically acidified brine (4% NaCl; 0.35% lactic acid; 0.35% citric acid
Olives (400 g) from both sets were packaged in PE bags in the presence of 50 g of brine to obtain olive/brine ratio of 8/1 which was selected in preliminary experiments (unpublished results); bags were heat-sealed using an industrial-scale packaging machine (Tecnovac
Two independent experiments were performed and
two separate bags for each set were prepared
In the case of microbiological and physico-chemical analyses
The pH analyses of cover brines and olive fruits were carried out as described in De Bellis et al. (2010); results were the average of 4 and 12 measurements for brines and olives
The instrumental determination of firmness of olives was determined using a Kramer shear compression cell fixed to a texture analyzer Machine (Zwickiline Z0.5
Olives from each bag were manually pitted and cut longitudinally
resulting in one piece (about 10 mm × 10 mm × 5 mm) of flesh per olive
The olive pieces (about 1 gr each) were placed in the Kramer cell with the olive surface facing upward
The cross-head speed was set at 400 mm/min and the penetration force was measured in Newton (N)
Data were collected and analyzed using the system software (Texture Expert)
The maximum force required to penetrate olive section was recorded and firmness was calculated by dividing the maximum shear compression force with the total weight of olive pieces and expressed as N/g of product
Firmness values were the mean of 12 measurements
The instrumental surface color analyses on the olive fruits was carried out using a Minolta CR-300 (Minolta Ltd.
The instrument was calibrated using a reference white tile and color was recorded in the CIE L∗ (lightness/brightness)
a∗ (redness/greenness; negative values are related to green tones while positive values are associated to red tones) and b∗ (yellowness/blueness
representing colors on a blue (-) to yellow (+) axis) color scale
Total color difference (ΔE∗) was calculated as
using the color of olives before packaging as a reference
9 different olives from 2 different bags were analyzed to evaluate the skin color
Results were the average of 18 measurements
two bags per set were opened and olive and brine samples were analyzed
Microorganisms adhering to the olive epidermis were determined as follows: at each sampling 50 g of olives each were pitted with a sterile knife under a laminar flow cabinet; 15 g portions from each replicate were homogenized in 135 g of sterile Buffered Peptone Water (BPW
Decimal dilutions (100 μl or otherwise specified) were plated in duplicate on specific agar media
dilutions were plated onto de Man–Rogosa–Sharpe medium (MRS) and incubated into a 9% CO2 incubator (Incusafe
Panasonic) at 37°C for 48 h; for total mesophilic count
dilutions were plated on plate count agar (PCA) and incubated at 30°C in aerobiosis; for yeasts and molds
dilutions were plated on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) supplemented with chloramphenicol and chlortetracycline (both 0.05 g/l) and incubated at 25°C for 48 h and 5 days
respectively; total counts of Enterobacteriaceae were obtained by pour-plating dilutions (1 ml) in Violet Red Bile Glucose agar (VRBGA)
incubated at 37°C for 24 h; Baird-Parker Agar
supplemented with egg yolk tellurite emulsion and incubated at 37°C for 48 h was used for Staphylococcus spp
Brines were diluted in a sterile saline solution (9 g/l NaCl) and plated on the same media
To determine the microbial acceptability limit, a modified version of the Gompertz equation was fitted to the experimental data, as reported in previous works (Conte et al., 2009; Del Nobile et al., 2009):
Where N(t) is the viable cell concentration (CFU/g) at time t
A is related to the difference between the decimal logarithm of maximum bacterial growth attained at the stationary phase and the decimal logarithm of the initial cell load concentration (CFU/g)
μmax is the maximum growth rate [Log(CFU/g)/day]
MAL is the microbial acceptability limit or microbiological shelf life (day) (i.e.
the storage time at which the population attains the break point)
The survival of the inoculated strain on olive drupes and in brines during storage was determined as follows: 20% of total presumptive LAB colonies (at least 10 colonies), randomly picked from countable MRS agar plates containing from 50 to 100 colonies, were isolated and checked for purity. Bacterial DNA from each colony was extracted from overnight cultures grown in MRS broth at 37°C as previously described (De Bellis et al., 2010)
plantarum 5BG was based on the comparison of the REP-PCR profile of each isolate with the specific pattern obtained from the pure culture of Lb
The amplification products were separated by the Lab-on-a-Chip (LoaC) capillary electrophoresis carried out on a 2100 Bioanalyzer from Agilent Technologies using the DNA 7500 LabChip kit (Agilent Technologies
Sample preparation and chip loading was performed according to manufacturer’s instructions
DNA fragments were separated electrophoretically and data elaborated by 2100 Expert Software were automatically visualized as peaks in an electropherogram and bands in a gel-like image
Each chip included a sizing ladder containing 10 reference fragments ranging from 50 to 7,000 bp flanked by an upper (10,380 bp) and lower (50 bp) marker
plantarum 5BG in olives (CFU/g) or in brine (CFU/ml) was calculated on the basis of the number of identified colonies
The challenge test was assessed to evaluate the effectiveness of Lb
plantarum 5BG to control and/or inhibit pathogens; a wild strain of L
belonging to the culture collection of the Department of the Science of Agriculture
monocytogenes was stored at -20°C in Nutrient broth (Oxoid)
supplemented with 33% sterile glycerol (J.T
Before each assay the strain was grown twice in Nutrient broth incubated at 37°C for 24 h to attain an early stationary phase (ca
the microbial culture was centrifuged twice at 8,000 rpm for 15 min at 4°C; the broth was discarded
and the pathogen suspended in a sterile saline solution (0.9% NaCl)
Olive bag samples of both SET1 and SET2 were inoculated with L
monocytogenes through a sterile syringe; the ratio inoculum/brine was ca
in order to achieve an initial concentration of L
Olive bags were stored at 4°C for 3 months
Both olives and brines were periodically analyzed to monitor the total mesophilic count
monocytogenes on Listeria Selective Agar Base (Oxoid)
supplemented with Listeria selective supplement (37°C for 24–48 h) (Oxoid)
The analyses were performed in duplicate (two bags) over two independent experiments and repeated twice for each bag
Table olives were subjected to a time intensity descriptive sensory evaluation according to the information provided ISO 13300-1 (2006), modified as follows. The panelists were selected based on their sensory skills (ability to accurately determine and communicate the sensory attributes of a food product) (Meilgaard et al., 1999)
panelists were trained into the sensory vocabulary and into the identification of attributes
The panel members were asked to base their judgment evaluating color (spots
The panel members were asked to give a score from 1 to 9 to color
and odor; a score of five was set as the break point
The assignment of the score was based on the following hits:
Color: 9 = green color typical of the cultivar
The panel members were also asked to give a score for the overall quality (where 9 = excellent
All data are presented as mean values ± standard deviation (SD)
expressed as Log CFU/g of pitted olives or Log CFU/ml of brines
and physico-chemical data were compared by using the one-way factor analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Significant differences (p < 0.05) among groups were determined by using the post hoc LSD Fisher test
Paired comparisons were analyzed by Student’s t-test (p < 0.05)
The L. monocytogenes count was modeled through the equation of Weibull, as re-parameterized by Mafart et al. (2002):
where LogN is the count over the time t (Log CFU/ml); LogN0 the inoculum (Log CFU/ml); δ
the time for a 1 Log CFU/ml decrease of the bacterial population; p
the shape parameter (p > 1 downward curve; p < 1
The results were also fitted through the Weibull equation, modified by Bevilacqua et al. (2008) for the evaluation of the survival time:
the time after which the population is below the detection limit
All statistical analyses were carried out using STATISTICA 6.0 software (StatSoft software package
Spanish-style fermented Bella di Cerignola desalted olives provided by the industry were used in the present study (pH: 4.67 ± 0.07; firmness: 62.4 ± 11.6 N/g; color parameters L∗ 55.73 ± 3.40, a∗ -0.86 ± 0.34 b∗ 39.34 ± 4.13). The evolution of pH on olive fruits packaged in PE bags in brine during storage at 4°C is presented in Figure 1
after the 5-days brining in the presence of the preserving strain
the olive pH lowered to 4.50 ± 0.03 (p < 0.05)
The pH of brines showed values ranging from 4.28 ± 0.02 to 4.27 ± 0.13 in SET1 and from 4.39 ± 0.03 to 4.55 ± 0.06 in SET2
During the entire storage period pH values of inoculated olives and brines were significantly lower (p < 0.05) with respect to chemically acidified control
Changes in pH of Bella di Cerignola Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags (olive/brine ratio
Means and standard deviations were obtained from measurements made in duplicate packages from 2 different experiments (n = 4)
Instrumental firmness of olives is shown in Figure 2
olive firmness remained stable (p > 0.05) in both sets
firmness of inoculated olives (SET1) remained stable (p > 0.05) until day 180
after that significantly decreased (p < 0.05)
firmness of olives significantly decreased already at day 120 (p < 0.05)
bio-preserved olives showed higher (p < 0.05) values of firmness compared to control olives
Instrumental firmness of bio-preserved (SET1
black bars) Bella di Cerignola Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags (olive/brine ratio
Means and standard deviations were obtained from measurements made on three different olives analyzed from duplicate packages per each experiment (n = 12)
Variation of color parameters of olives during storage determined comparable (p > 0.05) total color differences (ΔE∗) between sets with average values of 9.5 ± 2.4 and 10.3 ± 3.0 for SET1 and SET2, respectively. Although color parameters varied (p < 0.05) during storage, a similar trend was observed in both sets (Figure 3)
Evolution of color parameters Luminance L∗ (A)
green-red a∗ (B) and blue-yellow b∗ (C) in SET1 (bio-preserved)
and SET2 (control) Bella di Cerignola Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags (olive/brine ratio
Means and standard deviations were obtained from measurements made on nine different olives analyzed in duplicate packages per each experiment (n = 18)
The bio-preserving strain population remained stable on olives until the end of storage while a decrease was observed in brines
In control SET2 none of the REP-PCR profiles of the analyzed colonies was comparable to the Lb
Changes of the LAB population and survival of the bio-preserving strain Lb
plantarum 5BG on olives (A) and in cover brines (B) of SET1 Bella di Cerignola Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags (olive/brine ratio
Means and standard deviations were obtained from measurements made in duplicate packages from two different experiments (n = 4)
Regarding the other microbial populations, the evolution of the total mesophilic count during olive storage is showed in Figure 5
A significant (p < 0.05) increase of counts was observed in control SET2
while counts remained almost unvaried (p > 0.05) in SET1 until 1 year
The corresponding values of the brines (data not shown) appeared to be higher than those found on the pulps during the entire observation period
Evolution of mesophilic bacteria in Spanish-style olives pulp packaged in PTE bags and stored at 4°C: SET1 (bio-preserved)
Along with the prevailing LAB populations monitored on olive fruits
yeasts were present in both sets during the whole experiment at average values of 5.25 ± 0.88 log CFU/g and 5.30 ± 0.42 log CFU/g
for SET1 and SET2 and never attained the break-point (6 log CFU/g)
In brines a similar trend was observed with comparable (p > 0.05) yeast populations found in SET1 (6.34 ± 0.58 log CFU/ml) and SET2 (6.30 ± 0.67 log CFU/ml)
and Enterobacteriaceae were always below the detection limit
The data of L. monocytogenes were fitted through the Weibull model to assess if the presence of Lb. plantarum could affect both the survival and the shape of the death kinetics (Table 1 and Figure 6). Table 1 reports the fitting parameters for SET1 and SET2 inoculated with the pathogen
The Weibull model is characterized by three main parameters
the first reduction time (δ) and the shape parameter (p)
The first reduction time is similar to the D-value for the linear thermal death kinetic and can be used as a simple index of how a treatment affects the survival of the model microorganism
monocytogenes experienced a δ of 40.07 ± 0.91 days in the control SET2
thus suggesting a prolonged survival; however
plantarum created conditions that strongly affected L
monocytogenes and reduced δ to 5.30 ± 0.86 days
This reduced survival was the result of a significant change in the shape of the death kinetic
as suggested by the shift in the shape parameter (p)
the shape parameter was 4.72 ± 0.79
whereas in SET1 this parameter was reduced to 0.94 ± 0.08 and the shape of the death kinetic completely changed
Weibull parameters (±standard error) for the death kinetic of L
monocytogenes in brines and on olive surface
monocytogenes in brines (A) and on olive surfaces (B)
The lines represent the best fitting through the Weibull equation: SET1 (bio-preserved) and SET2 (control)
A modified approach of the Weibull equation, proposed by Bevilacqua et al. (2008)
contains the survival time of the model organism
monocytogenes experienced a survival time of 58.77 ± 3.70 days in the control SET2 and 36.63 ± 1.29 days in the brine inoculated with Lb
a significant reduction of δ (from 35.70 ± 1.10 to 6.37 ± 1.24 days)
an effect of the shape parameter and a decrease of the survival time (from 50.90 ± 1.47 to 18.43 ± 1.12 days) were observed
and metallic like odors during the entire observation period
Sensory analysis: evolution of the color in Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags and stored at 4°C: SET1 (bio-preserved)
Sensory analysis: evolution of the odor in Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags and stored at 4°C: SET1 (bio-preserved)
both samples revealed a gradual decrease; however
the control SET2 was rejected by panelists after 115 days while the bio-preserved olives recorded a longer storage (at least 5 months)
Sensory analysis: evolution of the texture in Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags and stored at 4°C: SET1 (bio-preserved)
Evolution of the overall sensory quality in Spanish-style olives packaged in PTE bags and stored at 4°C: SET1 (bio-preserved)
In fact, the bio-preserving strain, well adapted in the brine environment, replaced the indigenous LAB population, survived for 1 year and allowed to reach pH values lower than 4.3 in brine as required by the Codex Alimentarius standard (CODEX/COI, 2013)
The correlation between pH values and olive color is well known since low pH values are associated with a light color (Garrido-Fernández et al., 1997)
the lower pH of SET1 could be related to good score for color
as also confirmed by the instrumental measurements
Bio-preserved olives showed changes similar to control olives preserved in chemically acidified brine containing ascorbic acid
Finally, the taste was the other relevant sensory parameter better preserved in bio-preserved olives. Although the score in the initial part of the storage was lower in SET1 samples, the panelist always recorded an equilibrated taste without any excessive bitter or acidic perception probably due to the β-Glucosidase activity of Lb. plantarum 5BG, which is able to hydrolyze bitter glucosides into no bitter compounds (Lavermicocca et al., 1998)
the panelists underlined a vinegary and ethanolic perception
responsible for the lower score after 115 days
This paper represents a valuable contribution for a possible scale-up of bio-preservation of table olives
in order to avoid chemical preservatives and/or detrimental thermal treatments
The approach hereby proposed is based on the use of a bio-preserving Lb
plantarum strain able to replace wild microbiota and persist at concentration higher than 6 Log CFU/g on packaged Spanish-style olives during refrigerated storage
The environmental stress conditions generated in olives – low pH values
presence of the bio-preserving strain – influenced the death kinetic of L
Results obtained in this study are promising even if further efforts are required to validate this approach on other olive varieties
All authors wrote and approved the manuscript
This research was financed by “Cluster Tecnologici Regionali” Regione Puglia FSC 2007–2013
The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest
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19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Juventus Next Gen won 3–1 over Cavese on Sat
The current head to head record for the teams are Juventus Next Gen 1 win(s)
Who won between Juventus Next Gen and Cavese on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Juventus Next Gen won 3–1 over Cavese on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Juventus Next Gen is playing home against Cavese on Sat
News release from Vestas Mediterranean Madrid
has placed a 25 MW order for the Ascoli Satriano and the Cerignola wind parks to be located in Apulia Italy
The contract includes the supply and installation of six V136-4.2 MW
as well as an Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 agreement for the maintenance and service of the wind park over the next 14 years
“We are pleased to consolidate our partnership with Vestas
with these projects Inergia reached 225 MW in the wind sector”
a key player in the production of electricity from renewable sources in Italy
This project is a new example of the versatility of our technology to optimise our customers’ business case
while assuring greater competitiveness when coming to auctions”
Vestas has secured more than 1.6 GW of contracts derived from auctions in Italy
where it has installed over 4.7 GW since 1991
accounting for a market share of more than 40 percent
Turbine delivery and commissioning are planned for the last quarter of 2022. For more information, please contact: Cristina Tejón Communications and Marketing Professional Vestas Mediterranean M +34 689 64 83 91 Email: crtca@vestas.com About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions
and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe
and with more than 151 GW of wind turbines in 86 countries
we have installed more wind power than anyone else
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 129 GW of wind turbines under service
and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions
Vestas’ more than 29,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future
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27 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Avellino won 2–1 over Team Altamura on Sun
The current head to head record for the teams are Avellino 1 win(s)
Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Avellino and Team Altamura on Sun
27 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?Avellino won 2–1 over Team Altamura on Sun
27 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Avellino is playing home against Team Altamura on Sun
The current head to head record for the teams are Turris 1 win(s)
Turris is playing home against Benevento on Sun
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Trapani won 1–0 over Benevento on Sat
The current head to head record for the teams are Benevento 2 win(s)
Who won between Benevento and Trapani on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Trapani won 1–0 over Benevento on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Benevento is playing home against Trapani on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Monopoli won 3–2 over Giugliano on Sat
The current head to head record for the teams are Monopoli 2 win(s)
Have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches
Who won between Monopoli and Giugliano on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Monopoli won 3–2 over Giugliano on Sat
19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
Monopoli is playing home against Giugliano on Sat
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The current head to head record for the teams are Crotone 2 win(s)
Crotone is playing home against Turris on Sat
The tragic case involving the death of 20-year-old Natascia Pugliese in Foggia has sparked a significant investigation into possible negligence by health centre workers
died on September 4 after being admitted to the health centre with serious injuries from a scooter accident
The investigation is now focused on 20 nurses
as authorities attempt to determine whether there was any medical malpractice involved in her care
The situation became even more tense following Pugliese’s death when her family and friends
the workers had to lock themselves in a room for their safety
An autopsy is scheduled to take place tomorrow
The nurses involved in the investigation will be allowed to appoint consultants for the autopsy procedure
suggesting that they are preparing for a detailed legal defense
an internal inquiry is underway to assess the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s treatment and whether any protocols were violated.