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UN food agency to help 6 African island nations adapt to perils of climate change

The Food and Agricultural Organziation (FAO) said Thursday that it will support six African island nations in their efforts to make their agriculture more resilient to climate shocks and boost economic development.

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Plan to lift Japanese food import ban angers Taiwan public

Plans to ease the banning of Japanese food imports in Taiwan have triggered violence on the island amid growing public anger and distrust of the approval procedure of the island's leadership.

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Vietnam's biggest int'l food expo opens

​Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition (FoodExpo) 2016, the largest one in food industry in the country, kicked off here Wednesday.

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Michelin presents three stars to two Seoul restaurants

The Michelin food guide unveiled its first Seoul edition on Monday, with two upscale South Korean restaurants receiving the coveted three stars, but recognition also for a more humble diner serving vegetarian temple food.

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UN warns of growing food crisis in South Sudan in 2017

​The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday warned of escalating food crisis in South Sudan in 2017, saying economic downturn and insecurity have further crippled food production and trade.

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GM food tastings attempt to quell public safety concerns

Hundreds of volunteers across China have participated in tastings of genetically modified (GM) foodstuffs in an attempt to support the country’s GM food industry.

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Vice premier highlights food safety supervision

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang has urged local governments to strengthen supervision on farm product quality and food safety.

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Food poisoning strikes 300 students in north China

More than 300 school children in northern China were treated for food poisoning late Tuesday night, raising fresh concerns over the sanitary conditions of school canteens.

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Camel milk may have zero health benefits: Australian consumer watchdog

​Camel milk, now hugely popular among Australians and claimed to help with autism, diabetes and cancer, could be nothing but a dodgy product with untrue health claims, An Australian consumer watchdog has said.

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Chinese food producers joining Slow Food movement

​Small food producers, restaurant owners, chefs, and professors from China are joining the Slow Food movement worldwide in order to create a greener and more sustainable lifestyle in the future, according to the head of the Slow Food organization for China.

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Gut feeling: new CEO to steer Nestle down uncharted health path

Switzerland's Nestle, the world's largest food company, wants to tune up your guts. Last weekend, it hosted global experts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico for a three-day workshop on the intestinal microbiome to discuss how trillions of bacteria living in the digestive system can impact everything from obesity to depression.

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Hong Kong health authorities clamp down on five unlicensed online mooncake sellers

Stores were located in Sai Kung, Sheung Shui, Kwai Chung and Tai Po, with four of them operated as family-run workshops

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Hanoi's Bun Cha hailed by local, visiting foodies

​Bun Cha, or grilled pork and vermicelli, is said to be one of the best dishes a foodie must try when in Hanoi, and Bun Cha Huong Lien is one of the most famous places for both locals and visitors to sample the culinary delight.

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Alibaba chief sees tasty opportunities in fast food

It is an inspiring story for many netizens in China. Many years ago, Jack Ma, head of the Alibaba Group, was rejected by KFC when he applied for a job with the fast food chain.

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India principal jailed for 17 years over death of 23 pupils who ate school meal laced with pesticide

An Indian court on Monday (Aug 29) sentenced a school principal to 17 years' jail over the death of 23 pupils who were served a free meal laced with pesticide, a prosecutor said.

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Lao officials vow to ensure food safety for ASEAN summits

Lao health officials have intensified inspections to ensure hygienic foods served to thousands of delegates and media personnel planning to attend the ASEAN summit and its related summits to be held in Lao capital Vientiane early next month.

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Chinese restaurants offered insurance for illness caused by crayfish

A large insurance company with branches nationwide is offering restaurants in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, insurance for a degenerative muscle disease that can come from eating crayfish. Insurance for crab and hotpot are on the way.