Growing obesity problem in KazakhstanObesity in Kazakhstan is becoming a serious issue. Nutritionists and scientists urge Kazakhstanis to reconsider their nutrition philosophies
13 November 2015
Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts sayThe UN's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warned that processed meats like sausages and ham cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too.
Toi Kazan gourmet festival held in AlmatyToi Kazan gourmet festival united foodies, book lovers and fans of ethnic music at the Alatau skiing biathlon complex in Almaty.
21 September 2015
Thousands queue at burrito house Chipotle for jobsAnother fast-food job wouldn't seem like a great change, so Marisol was one of thousands around the country who lined up for an opening at a Chipotle restaurant.
10 September 2015
Fast food, fast jobs: Chipotle to hire 4,000 in one dayChipotle, the burrito chain whose rocketing growth has fast-food giants like McDonald's reeling, is not slowing down: it plans to hire 4,000 new staff in one go on Wednesday.
09 September 2015
McDonald's Japan hit by another food scandalMcDonald's in Japan said it was investigating an incident involving a customer who was injured by plastic shards found inside a drink, the latest in a string of food contamination scandals.
EU offers more help for farmers hurt by Russia sanctionsThe EU formally extended until next year a multi-million-euro aid package to help European fruit and vegetable growers hit by Russian sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.
08 August 2015
Russia starts destroying smuggled Western foodsRussian officials steamrolled tonnes of cheese, fruit and vegetables, defying public outrage to begin a controversial drive to destroy Western food smuggled into the crisis-hit country.
Thank the ancient Romans for 'street food'Grabbing something hot and tasty on the move? You have the ancient Romans to thank. "Street food" was their invention, generally enjoyed with wine, gambling or even prostitutes.
03 August 2015
Putin orders destruction of smuggled Western foodRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ordering the destruction of Western food smuggled into the country in breach of an official embargo.
Putin extends Western food ban for one yearRussian President Vladimir Putin extended a ban against most Western food imports for a year, saying the longer-than-expected measure would ensure the country's security.
Protesters muzzled at Chinese dog meat festivalCampaigners protesting China's annual dog meat festival were forcibly dispersed by unidentified men as they attempted to rally outside a government office.