'I eat fast food every day,' say 13% of Kazakhstani children
The Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development has decided to take one of the biggest social problems - obesity among children - in Kazakhstan under a strict control.
Traditional Nepal cheese is a hit overseas -- as dog snack
A chewy cheese made by generations of yak herders in Nepal has become an unexpected hit overseas.
Sweet tooth Golovkin on his training, son and love of ping pong for FightHub TV
Gennady Golovkin has talked about his training at the Big Bear, his son and Ping-Pong in an interview with FightHub TV.
Physics of food shows secrets of popcorn
To a couple of French investigators, popcorn is a biomechanical enigma waiting to be explained.
Burger chain Shake Shack sizzles in Wall Street debut
Shake Shack, a hamburger chain that prides itself on fresh ingredients and good service, soared in its first day of trade on Wall Street.
McDonald's CEO pays price for growing woes
Fast-food giant McDonald's replaced president and chief executive Donald Thompson, after the company turned in another poor quarter of sales and earnings last week.
Several new agricultural plants open in Almaty Oblast
Several new agricultural plants open in Almaty Oblast to contribute to the food security of the region.
Ukraine receives humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan
Humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan has arrived to Ukraine.
McDonald's putting big-sized fries back on the menu in Japan
McDonald's said that an emergency airlift has eased a french fries shortage in Japan which forced the chain to ration the crispy treat at more than 3,000 restaurants.
London food bank busy as Christmas approaches
Food bank use in Britain is growing rapidly and Christmas has been a particularly busy time for centres like the one run by a Christian charity.
Smelling sweet: the Bulgarian deodorant that you eat
There are sprays, roll-ons and sticks. Now one Bulgarian candy-maker is offering a new kind of deodorant: in the form of delicious sweets.
Fast-food workers strike across US for $15 minimum pay
Fast-food workers and others in low-pay jobs launched one-day strikes and protests across the United States demanding a $15 an hour minimum wage and union rights.
Americans urged to stop wasting food
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, a holiday to celebrate bountiful harvests, Americans are being urged to stop wasting food so much.
Customs Union may ban food additive that keeps fruits fresh
The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan may ban E912 food additive that makes fruits look shinier and keeps them fresh longer.
Kazakhstan to see first McDonald's in 2015
I treat McDonald's brand with a great respect; it is one of the most recognizable in the world. It’s a privilege to be a partner of the brand in my home country. We are looking forward to starting works to launch the first McDonald's in Kazakhstan: Kairat Boranbayev.
Kazakhstan's Majilis ratifies Charter of Islamic Organization for Food Security
Majilis, the lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament, has ratified the Charter of Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), a subsidiary of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (IOC).
Russia cannot limit food transit from EU to Kazakhstan: Vice Minister of National Economy
Russia may try to impose limitations on food transit from the European Union to Kazakhstan to prevent re-export of goods to Russia.
At Halloween, pumpkin spice is everything nice
While youngsters dress up as ghosts and goblins and go door to door for Halloween, grown-ups across the United States are indulging in all things pumpkin spice.
Virus-free potato to hit Kazakhstan market in 2016
Kazakhstani scientists have developed virus-free potato that will soon hit the shelves of Kazakh stores.
Future of food served up in Paris
Countries are vying to conquer global plates, and palates, with their homegrown specialities at the International Food Fair.