EU food agency says aspartame safe for health

2013-12-11 12:56:23

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Monday announced that it has completed "risk assessment on aspartame" and concludes it is safe for human health.

China's farm produce prices slightly higher

2013-12-11 10:32:32

Farm produce prices in 36 major Chinese cities rose slightly in the week ending Dec 8 compared with the previous week.

Livestock raise environmental concern

2013-12-11 10:06:24

China's livestock industry, vital to the nation's food security, has become a growing pollution and public health headache in some rural areas.

UK looks to expand exports of offal to China

2013-12-09 13:25:03

The UK is looking to export more meat to China, particularly cuts of meat that are not commonly sold in British supermarkets.

GM corn application under review

2013-12-09 11:37:31

China is reviewing a new application to sell genetically modified (GM) corn to the country after previous ones were rejected for the reason of insufficient application material.

China ranks 4th among markets of Vietnamese seafood

2013-12-09 11:33:46

China ranked the fourth place among 156 markets for Vietnamese seafood in the first 10 months of 2013, after the United States, EU and Japan.

China to boost grain output

2013-12-07 09:15:34

Despite rising imports, China is committed to feeding its people on its own, though it will also take advantage of the global market.

'Tycoon brand' fruits coveted by young consumers

2013-12-06 14:06:57

A unique orange brand has become one of the most coveted fruits in China this winter, though it is sold for five times the average market price -- and is invariably out of stock.

World food prices stable in November

2013-12-06 10:59:21

World food prices were flat in November, as prices remained stable overall, with lower sugar prices pushing the main index lower amid a rise in cooking oil prices.

Costa Rica to boost dairy exports to China

2013-12-05 13:18:27

China will present one of the largest export opportunities for Costa Rican dairy products in 2014.

China's farm produce prices rise slightly

2013-12-05 13:12:56

Farm produce prices in 36 major Chinese cities rose slightly in the week ending Dec 1 compared with the previous week.

Garlic helps kill contaminants in baby formula

2013-12-05 11:00:54

Garlic can significantly reduce the contamination risk of Cronobacter sakazakii.