Tibet's grain industry maintains sustainable development
2013-10-22 13:46:38
Themed as "Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition", the World Food Day in 2013 falls on Oct 16. Tibet has embraced the harvest since September and its grain industry maintains a sustainable development and ensures safety in production.
GM rice taste test quells doubts
2013-10-22 10:10:58
About 260 Chinese volunteers participated in a taste test of genetically modified (GM) rice, hoping to reassure the public about the food.
China allocates funds to boost food security
2013-10-22 09:44:00
The Chinese central government has allocated 600 million yuan (97.88 million U.S. dollars) to encourage food output and help boost China's food security.
Rising Chinese demand fuels Australia's exports
2013-10-22 09:33:56
Soaring demand from China has trigged a surge of exports in Australia’s Victoria state.
Starbucks gives a breakdown of costs
2013-10-21 11:25:13
Starbucks China said earlier in the week that the prices in China reflected local conditions.
2013 Qingdao China Green Food Expo opens in Chengyang
2013-10-21 10:26:27
The 2013 Qingdao China Green Food Expo was held from Oct 12 - 15 at the Shandong International Agricultural Exhibition and Trade Center.
Vegetarianism attracts millions of Italians in search of healthier life
2013-10-21 10:15:27
Turrina, who is 53 and started a plant-based diet when he was only a child, is part of the 6 percent of Italian adults, or nearly 4 million citizens, who never eat meat, poultry or seafood, according to a nationwide survey by Eurispes research institute.
A brewing battle
2013-10-20 07:59:02
Foreigners have been flying the flag for craft beer in China. But as it gains traction among locals in top-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai - on both the production and consumption sides - a series of potential turf wars may lie ahead.
Spirit of the apple
2013-10-20 08:13:30
Vincent Boulard can hardly contain his excitement as he sits down to take his place along the oak-wood dining table. His first suggestion here inside the Restaurant Normand is that we indulge in a dish that will allow us to sample some of the produce plucked from the Normandy region of France that surrounds us.
Cheers for beers
2013-10-18 17:29:46
Top-end brews are pouring in while cheap brands inundate China. Ye Jun gets a taste of the changing culture transforming the market as the country toasts the German Oktoberfest tradition with its own celebrations.
UN warns of rising food waste
2013-10-18 10:50:14
The United Nations is leading World Food Day celebrations by warning against food waste and stressing the importance of healthy diets amid rising obesity.
U.S. scientists discover Oreo cookies causing addiction
2013-10-18 10:33:35
Sugary, fatty treats can activate the brain in a similar manner as cocaine does in lab rats.