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'Iran Struggles Against Sanctions and a Failing Rial

Iran and India are in the middle of striking up a wheat trade deal, while the people of Iran try to cope with the effects of the international sanctions.

By Sharon Robinson

'Vietnam’s Rice Export on Track, May Exceed Target

Vietnam will be able to meet the set target for its rice exports this year, despite a volatile global rice market.
'Hershey’s to Switch to Certified Cocoa by 2020

Hershey’s Chocolates will finally be made from certified cocoa - from 2020.
'Global Food Price Index on the Rise: UNFAO

The recent Food Price Index released by the UNFAO shows an uptick in the price of food.
'Falling Sales Sees Closure of two Campbell Soup Factories

Campbell Soup Co. will be closing two factories, putting more than 700 employees out of work.
'Junk Food to be Banned from NYC Hospital Facilities

New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, advises hospitals, private and public, to serve only healthy food. Junk food is expected to be banned from all hospital cafeterias.
'One in Five Americans Struggle to Afford Food

One in five Americans struggle to buy food, while $165 million worth of food goes to waste.
'Rubbing Salt Into One’s Palate

Gone are the days when there were only four kinds of salt. Now, salt is a whole new genre of food, in itself.
'The Psychology of Comfort Food

Feeling blue always leads to eating more. Here is the psychology behind the craving for comfort food.
'Watch Your Plate!

The word "documentary" usually brings to mind boring, monotonous movies on subjects nobody really cares about. But some food documentaries these days have become eye-openers to everyone who has wondered what is on their plate and where it comes from.