China remains biggest market for Vietnamese fruit, vegetable

2013-09-25 10:24:05

China remained the biggest market for Vietnamese fruit exports in the first eight months of 2013 with an increase of 43.18 percent year-on-year.

Tibetans' caterpillar fungus fortune nearing exhaustion

2013-09-25 10:14:17

The caterpillar fungus, a cash cow for Tibetans, may die out in China in two decades, as a result of overexploitation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Beer flows at Munich's fabled Oktoberfest

2013-09-24 09:30:28

Munich’s Oktoberfest, dubbed as the world’s largest, rowdiest and most famous beer festival, got underway on Saturday in the capital of Bavaria.

Yonghong Food seeks to expand with PE backing

2013-09-24 06:40:34

Beef jerky seen as 'next big thing' in China's rapidly evolving food sector

Mid-Autumn Festival in China goes back to basics

2013-09-23 09:57:52

The traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in China has been reduced in recent years to a networking opportunity.

Sugary drinks possible cause of gout

2013-09-23 09:46:47

Sufferers of gout might soon be advised to add sugary drinks to the list of foods that can cause the painful and crippling affliction to flare up.

Tribe people celebrate Yam festival for prosperity in Ghana

2013-09-23 09:30:44

The chiefs and residents of the Asogli area in Ghana celebrated their annual traditional Yam Festival praying for good harvest and prosperity in Ho city of the Volta region.

Tufts University apologizes for GM food test on kids

2013-09-22 09:38:14

A U.S. university has issued an apology for conducting research on Chinese school-children by feeding them golden rice.

Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function

2013-09-22 09:33:00

Two compounds found in red grapes and blueberries may help boost the human immune system.

Moxibustion must improve in quality: experts

2013-09-18 07:49:48

Moxibustion, a type of traditional Chinese medicine therapy, is becoming fashionable but much more needs to be done to maintain its popularity and improve the quality of moxibustion products, experts said at a Beijing forum in September.

High-end tea sales slump in Guangdong

2013-09-18 09:12:11

Sales of high-end tea in Guangdong province before Mid-Autumn Festival have declined sharply due to government policies to limit luxury spending with public funds.

Flo invites Michelin star chef for anniversary celebration

2013-09-17 17:31:16

A Michelin star chef will be cooking up treats to mark the 13th?anniversary in China of Brasseries Flo (Beijing).