HCM CITY Viet Nam s exports of agro-forestry and aquatic products in the last few years have increased sharply, but the industry still faces challenges, according to industry insiders. Trade officials attributed the soaring exports to the catfish industry s efforts to seek new markets after the US imposed an anti-dumping tariff on Vietnamese catfish in 2003. Despite impressive success, export industry officials said there remained several problems involving material, quality, food...

CalorieLab maintains the world's largest and most up-to-data database of food nutrition facts, including generic foods and packaged brand name foods, as well as fast-food and table service restaurants. New regulations on advertising junk food to children went into effect in the UK on Sunday, but an advocacy group says they dont go far enough. The drug, sold as Accomplia in several countries, was not recommended by an FDA panel last month because of psychiatric problems linked to use of the...

Condors are taking the concept of junk food to an entirely new level. Californian condors appear to have a penchant for collecting pieces of junk, incorporating them into their nests, and feeding them to their nestlings. Of the ten nestlings that were examined, all were suspected to have been harmed by junk, and two were certainly killed by it. One chick, indeed, had consumed 37 bottle caps, a number of electrical connectors, several bolts, some pieces of plastic piping and even several...

When it comes to organic foods, consumers always hear about why it's healthier and better for the environment and the growers, Mr. Using organic food does require more of a commitment, he acknowledged; people used to a 15-minute Uncle Ben's rice may balk at waiting 45 minutes to cook a long-grain brown rice. The bottom line is more people need to return to nutrient-rich foods, which can help fight fatigue and food cravings. It carries fresh produce, meat, dairy products, frozen and canned...

Vegetable of the week: Turnip Greens Considered a soul food and traditionally simmered with salt pork or ham hocks, these nutritious greens can be boiled, sauteed, steamed or stir-fried, alone or combined with mustard greens. Since they wilt quickly and don't transport well, turnip greens are available fresh only in season, but are also canned and frozen. This article does not have any comments associated with it. Source: The Food Encyclopedia.

By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, July 2, 2007; Page A01 Scientists reported yesterday that they have uncovered a biological switch by which stress can promote obesity, a discovery that could help explain the world's growing weight problem and lead to new ways to melt flab and manipulate fat for cosmetic purposes. By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, July 2, 2007; Page A01 Scientists reported yesterday that they have uncovered a biological switch by which...

I say instead of raising the price of cigarettes how about raising the price of a 6-pack. We don't have the right to ask someone that has been drinking especially an underage drinker that has been to a party and gotten it not to get on the road and drive, nor the person that has been out partying, nor the person who stops and gets that drink after work, and etc. But the new law that took effect Sunday does not apply to beer sales in bars and restaurants, and it does not cover wine and...

The legislation directs the Food and Drug Administration to work with professional organizations, veterinarians, and others to disseminate information about pet food contamination and in cases of both pet and human food, to keep up-to-date, comprehensive searchable recall lists on its Web site. The legislation directs the Food and Drug Administration to work with professional organizations, veterinarians, and others to disseminate information about pet food contamination and in cases of...

Exporting pork to Singapore in the horizon: Agri official Published : 2007-07-02 Mindanao is still working on the requirements set by the Agri-food Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore for the meat packing plants to comply in order to proceed with the plan of exporting pork to the country. Exporting pork to Singapore in the horizon: Agri official Published : 2007-07-02 Mindanao is still working on the requirements set by the Agri-food Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore for the meat...