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Livestock raise environmental concern

[2013-12-11 10:06]

China's livestock industry, vital to the nation's food security, has become a growing pollution and public health headache in some rural areas.

UK looks to expand exports of offal to China

[2013-12-09 13:25]

The UK is looking to export more meat to China, particularly cuts of meat that are not commonly sold in British supermarkets.

Green tea, coffee may help lower stroke risk

[2013-12-09 13:20]

Green tea and coffee may help lower the risk of stroke, especially when both are taken as a regular part of the diet.

GM corn application under review

[2013-12-09 11:37]

China is reviewing a new application to sell genetically modified (GM) corn to the country after previous ones were rejected for the reason of insufficient application material.

China ranks 4th among markets of Vietnamese seafood

[2013-12-09 11:33]

China ranked the fourth place among 156 markets for Vietnamese seafood in the first 10 months of 2013, after the United States, EU and Japan.

China to boost grain output

[2013-12-07 09:15]

Despite rising imports, China is committed to feeding its people on its own, though it will also take advantage of the global market.

World leaders and their China tours

[2013-12-07 14:11]

British Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed his love of Chinese culture, but he's not the only world leader who has done so.

Bordeaux blends make their mark in Asia

[2013-12-07 06:53]

The "Bordeaux blend" style of wine, usually a majority of cabernet sauvignon combined with other varieties that originated in France such as merlot, petit verdot and malbec, continues to dominate and fascinate wine consumers in Asia.

'Tycoon brand' fruits coveted by young consumers

[2013-12-06 14:06]

A unique orange brand has become one of the most coveted fruits in China this winter, though it is sold for five times the average market price -- and is invariably out of stock.

World food prices stable in November

[2013-12-06 10:59]

World food prices were flat in November, as prices remained stable overall, with lower sugar prices pushing the main index lower amid a rise in cooking oil prices.

Trust, friends make it easy to be green

[2013-12-06 07:53]

Increasing concern over food safety, nostalgic appetite for the flavors from a simpler past and growing wealth have fueled a demand in China for alternative food networks such as community supported agriculture.

Gentleman farmer

[2013-12-06 07:53]

Every village has its young bright, white hope. WangShenfu was the first boy wonder to step out of his village in Miyun in the Beijing countryside.

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