China allocates 13 bln USD for school meals
2013-10-18 10:23:09
The Chinese central government has allocated more than 80 billion yuan (13 billion U.S. dollars) since 2011 to improve nutrition among rural students.
Rare rice stages a comeback in North China
2013-10-18 08:10:44
A rare indigenous rice species, which almost became extinct in the 1970s, is being revived in Hebei province.
Authority warns on Chinese public's medication understanding
2013-10-17 10:20:47
The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) on Wednesday warned that the Chinese public knows worryingly little about safe medication.
Austria highlights support for African farmers on World Food Day
2013-10-17 09:45:57
To mark World Food Day on Wednesday, Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Reinhold Lopatka highlighted the Austrian Development Cooperation's fight against hunger in Africa.
Sustainable food systems key to end hunger, malnutrition
2013-10-17 09:42:50
UN chief Ban Ki-moon spotlighted the vital role of efficient, well-managed and sustainable food systems.
Food security concerns despite bumper harvest
2013-10-16 14:13:02
China recorded a bumper harvest this year. Yet agricultural problems remain and are clouding the world's most populous country.
13 punished for taking milk powder bribes
2013-10-15 10:42:18
Thirteen medical workers in north China's Tianjin Municipality have received punishment for taking bribes from a milk powder producer.
Cafe Noir hosts Singapore food festival
2013-10-14 16:29:51
Café Noir of Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing welcomes Chefs Voon John Siong and Roslan Bin Abbas from Traders Hotel, Singapore.
Old style 'bing sut'
2013-10-14 14:06:30
Pak Lee Cafe Since 1964 brings the old cafe to a modern location in Sheung Wan, giving a new meaning to the traditional "bing sut".
Austerity drive prompts catering sector transition
2013-10-14 09:38:02
The Chinese catering industry is seeking a transition to survive after seeing sharp profits drop under the government's ongoing frugality campaign.