Feature: Italy adopts first labeling rules on insect-based foods

ROME, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Now a centerpiece of Italian cuisine, the beloved tomato was shunned for years in the country's kitchens.

An import from the Americas dating back to the 1500s, the tomato was nicknamed the "poison apple" in Italy, and was feared for generations even after it was proved to be safe to eat. Tomatoes only became widely eaten around 150 years ago, when pizza became popular.