food
Finance Ministry: Cost of food imports down 31.5% in 5 months
Business
June 16, 2015
Finance Ministry: Cost of food imports down 31.5% in 5 months
The value of foodstuffs imported by Egypt has gone down by 31.5 percent in five months, the Egyptian Tax Authority…
Another civilian dead as army gives out Ramadan charity
Egypt
June 9, 2015
Another civilian dead as army gives out Ramadan charity
A 61-year-old woman died on Sunday in a stampede over food allotments customarily given out by the military to needy…
Food more affordable, accessible in most countries; biggest gains in Egypt, Myanmar
Economy
May 19, 2015
Food more affordable, accessible in most countries; biggest gains in Egypt, Myanmar
Food has become more affordable and accessible in most countries over the past year due to investment in agriculture and…
Food wastage an ‘enormous’ global concern, G20 says
Food
May 10, 2015
Food wastage an ‘enormous’ global concern, G20 says
Food wasted by consumers is an enormous economic problem and nations should ensure excess food is given to the hungry…
Warming seas may spell end to Britain’s fish and chips
Environment
April 14, 2015
Warming seas may spell end to Britain’s fish and chips
Warming seas may spell the end to traditional British food favorites such as haddock and chips, researchers said on Monday. Haddock,…
What to know about recent food recalls and bacteria listeria
Food
April 11, 2015
What to know about recent food recalls and bacteria listeria
Large food recalls have forced consumers to throw away hummus and ice cream that may be contaminated with the same…
IKEA seeks to drive food sales growth with eco-friendly menu
Food
April 9, 2015
IKEA seeks to drive food sales growth with eco-friendly menu
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA said sales growth at its food business could accelerate in coming years, helped by a drive…
PM: Syria keeps food, electricity subsidies despite war
World
February 2, 2015
PM: Syria keeps food, electricity subsidies despite war
Despite a raging war, Syria has kept in place subsidies for electricity and basic foods, the prime minister said Monday,…
Egypt present at Dubai’s world chefs contest
Egypt
November 1, 2014
Egypt present at Dubai’s world chefs contest
A portrait of a dark Nubian girl drawn with grilled rice, sesame and flour is one of many introduced by…
FAO: 10% of Arabs undernourished
Egypt
February 26, 2014
FAO: 10% of Arabs undernourished
Conflict, rapid population growth and urbanization and a heavy reliance on food imports are posing serious challenges for food security…