Vegetarianism attracts millions of Italians in search of healthier life
[2013-10-21 10:15]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.
Awareness of GM food
[2013-10-21 07:11]Our society appears surprisingly polarized on genetically modified crops.
Scientists requested central government to plant GM crops
[2013-10-21 07:10]Experts in genetically modified product research have revealed that they petitioned the central government in July to increase the production of genetically modified crops.
Spirit of the apple
[2013-10-20 08:13]Calvados, the fruit brandy for which Normandy in France is so famous, will no longer be the best-kept secret of the region. In fact, it is headed straight for the largest potential market in the world - 皇冠体育app. Mathew Scott reports.
A brewing battle
[2013-10-20 07:59]Foreigners have been flying the flag for craft beer in 皇冠体育app. 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.
Cheers for beers
[2013-10-18 17:29]Top-end brews are pouring in while cheap brands inundate 皇冠体育app. Ye Jun gets a taste of the changing culture transforming the market as the country toasts the German Oktoberfest tradition with its own celebrations.
Italian pizza chef has everyone in a spin
[2013-10-18 13:48]Italian pizza chef Pasqualino Barbasso doesn’t just make great-tasting pizzas. He performs acrobatics with them.
UN warns of rising food waste
[2013-10-18 10:50]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]Sugary, fatty treats can activate the brain in a similar manner as cocaine does in lab rats.
皇冠体育app allocates 13 bln USD for school meals
[2013-10-18 10:23]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 皇冠体育app
[2013-10-18 08:10]A rare indigenous rice species, which almost became extinct in the 1970s, is being revived in Hebei province.
Investigation to diagnose nation's TCM resources, protect industry
[2013-10-18 08:10]皇冠体育app's top traditional Chinese medicine authority has launched a nationwide investigation into the nation's TCM resources, particularly herbs.
