Often considered a symbol of longevity, mochi annually brings about sudden deaths
"Mochi" a traditional Japanese New Year's food has made headlines again for claiming lives, two deaths reported in capital city Tokyo.
According to Tokyo Fire Department, two people have...
China contributed US$1 million to enable WFP food assistance for 158,000 people in KP and FATA
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is grateful to China for its landmark contribution that will provide food and nutrition assistance to displaced...
IRRI and BASF partnership will pave the way for research on the use of non-genetically modified, herbicide-tolerant rice.
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF signed three agreements, paving the way for wider dissemination and adoption of direct-seeded rice...
Researchers from Kanazawa University found a way to maintain the shape of ice cream by increasing its melting point
A group of Japanese scientists created incredible ice cream that won’t melt as long as it takes you to eat it.
The...
Pakistan Ambassador in Turkey says he wants to facilitate availability of Pakistani mangos in Turkish markets
“Pakistan Mango & Food Festival” held with the aim of further popularizing Pakistani mangoes in Turkey and facilitating their availability in the Turkish market.
Pakistan...
Meet the man who quit his job at Google to sell samosas
Every software engineer dreams of landing a job at Google, as Google offers a best financially stable career. But a man who quits his Google job to sell...
KFC and Huawei with its special smartphone aim to make its 30th anniversary celebrate memorably
It’s a surprising announcement that American fast food restaurant and global chicken chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) revealed a special edition of Huawei smartphone in...
Banning fizzy drinks in schools is part of campaign to address stunted growth challenge
Recently, Punjab Food Authority slapped ban on fizzy drinks in schools and authority is now ready for banning the sale of such beverages to underage children...
USAID-funded Agricultural Innovation Program together with the PARC work on new affordable climate-resilient and nutrient-enriched maize
ISLAMABAD - The National Maize Workshop in Islamabad was opened by the Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan and the...
World Food Day highlights that climate is changing and that food and agriculture must too
To mark the World Food Day 2016, a ceremony was held at the National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC) in Islamabad. The theme for World Food Day this...
Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.
