News with and about 'food'



Seawater holds key to future food

added on 2008-12-05 02:00:46 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Growing crops in salt water is becoming necessary to overcome shortages of fresh water, scientists say. ...more.

Americans' Food Stamp Use Nears All-Time High

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:50 (Washington Post - Politics)
Fueled by rising unemployment and food prices, the number of Americans on food stamps is poised to exceed 30 million for the first time this month, surpassing the historic high set in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina. ...more.

Ailing FDA May Need Major Restructuring

added on 2008-12-04 07:30:50 (Washington Post - Politics)
The Obama administration will inherit a Food and Drug Administration widely seen as struggling to protect Americans from unsafe medication, contaminated food and a flood of questionable imports from China and other countries. ...more.

More Chinese eggs tainted, says HK

added on 2008-12-03 14:00:45 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety finds more eggs from China tainted with the industrial chemical melamine. ...more.

EU bans imports of Chinese soya

added on 2008-12-03 18:00:48 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
The European Commission bans imports of Chinese soya-based food products intended to be eaten by young children. ...more.

More Kenya maize cost cuts urged

added on 2008-12-02 14:00:42 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Kenya's government has been urged to cut maize costs even more, after announcing a drastic reduction in the price of the staple food. ...more.

Food banks struggle with more people, less food

added on 2008-11-26 22:30:39 (CNN - Top Stories)
Long lines, empty shelves and Thanksgiving chickens are just a ...more.

Young unaware of junk food impact

added on 2008-11-26 11:00:40 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Most young people in the UK are unaware of the serious damage junk food can do to their health, a survey suggests. ...more.
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