Carl Lewis, Indonesian pop star Anggun named UN 'ambassadors'September 17th, 2009 ROME - Athletics legend Carl Lewis, Indonesian popstar Anggun, the Dominican Republic's first-lady Margarita Cedeno de Fernandez, French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, and Colombian singer Fanny Lu have been named by the UN food agency as goodwill ambassadors. The Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is set to award the titles at a World Food Day ceremony Oct 16 in the Italian capital, FAO said Thursday.
World Food Programme overwhelmed by aid requests from GuatemalaSeptember 16th, 2009 GENEVA - The World Food Programme (WFP) has said here that requests for food donations for famine-struck Guatemala are far beyond its aid capabilities, a situation made worse by the fact that WFP reserves in that country "are at their lowest level in years". The Guatemalan government declared last week a "state of public calamity" because of the food scarcity that is affecting more than 54,000 poor families and has caused 25 children to die of hunger.
Germany gives over $14 mn in aid to PakistanAugust 21st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Germany has given Rs.1.17 billion (about $14 million) in aid to Pakistan to help the displaced people in the country's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), the Online news agency reported Friday. The funds will be used to purchase food for the displaced people as part of the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
House fails to give speedy passage to bill establishing greater food safety oversightJuly 29th, 2009 Food safety bill denied quick passage in HouseWASHINGTON — A sweeping food safety bill has failed to pass in the House after criticism that it was being pushed through too quickly. The legislation would require more government inspections and oversight of food manufacturers in the wake of a massive salmonella outbreak in peanuts.
Food prices in developing countries remain very high, says UNJuly 16th, 2009 ROME - Domestic food prices in developing countries remain high despite a sharp decline in international prices and overall good cereal harvests, according to a report released Thursday by a UN food agency. In several countries, prices exceed the already high levels of a year ago or are still at record levels, creating hardship for millions of people, the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warned in its latest Crop Prospects and Food Situation report.
Scientists closer to developing salt-tolerant cropsJuly 8th, 2009 SYDNEY - Scientists have developed salt-tolerant plants using a new type of genetic modification (GM). The results could impact food production and security, since salinity affects agriculture worldwide.
G8 calls for investment in agriculture as way to fight world hungerJuly 8th, 2009 G8 calls for increased food securityL'AQUILA, Rome — World leaders at the Group of Eight summit say they want to promote investment in agriculture as a way of combating hunger in the face of the economic crisis. The G-8 is expected to expand talks on food security when they meet with countries with emerging economies and with African countries over the next two days.
US airlines have worst food in the worldJune 23rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - US airlines serve the worst food and have the least comfortable seats, a new study has found. In a new survey by SeatGuru.com, American Airlines, United Airlines and U.S.
Obamas are changing world's food culture, says food and wine expertJune 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are changing the world's food culture, says food and wine expert Ted Allen. Allen, 44, had been the food and wine expert on Bravo's "Queer Eye", and he now hosts two programs on the Food Network, "Chopped" and "Food Detectives".
US Food and Drug Administration boosting global presence to enhance product safetyJune 3rd, 2009 FDA looking abroad to boost food, drug safetyTOKYO — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded offices around the world and heightened contacts with counterpart agencies in order to improve product safety for Americans at home, a senior agency official said Wednesday.
Obama wants more money for pandemic flu preparations, food safety inspectorsMay 8th, 2009 Budget would boost flu preparations, food safetyWASHINGTON — With the swine flu still claiming victims, President Barack Obama's 2010 budget would devote an additional $584 million to pandemic flu preparation efforts. That's on top of $1.5 billion Obama requested from Congress for this year when the flu first emerged.
Annual letter carriers food drive for the needy set SaturdayMay 5th, 2009 Food drive aims to Stamp Out HungerWASHINGTON — The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive by the nation's postal carriers will be held Saturday. Thousands of letter carriers across the country will collect food for delivery to local food banks and pantries for distribution to those who need the help.
UN-WTO: No need for anti-pork trade measures since swine flu not transmitted by foodMay 3rd, 2009 UN-WTO: No need to ban pork due to swine fluROME — The U.N. and World Trade Organization said Saturday there is no justification for anti-pork trade measures as a result of the swine flu epidemic since there is no evidence the virus is spread by food.
Gordon Ramsay being sued for peanuts!May 1st, 2009 LONDON - Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is being sued by upmarket food company Nibblers UK for allegedly not paying his bills of 1,135 pounds. The company supply Ramsay's London gastropubs - The Narrow in Limehouse, The Warrington in Maida Vale and The Devonshire in Chiswick - with nibbles.
White House fountains runs green to celebrate St. Patrick's DayMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The fountains on the north and south lawns of the White House turned to a magnificent green colour to mark the Irish national holiday of St.Patrick's Day, during the visit of the Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen. "This is an affirmation between one of the strongest bonds between peoples that exists in the world," Obama said as he met Cowen in at Oval office.
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