The head of the UN World Food Programme has warned that the rise in basic food costs could continue until 2010. It blamed soaring energy and grain prices, the effects of climate change and demand for biofuels. picked by mahler87 2 months ago

It was lunchtime in one of Haiti's worst slums, and Charlene Dumas was eating mud. With food prices rising, Haiti's poorest can't afford even a daily plate of rice, and some take desperate measures to fill their bellies. picked by bevissimo 4 months ago

Do you know that the food we eat may cause side effects? And we are not talking about spoiled or low quality food. Freshly harvested or just cooked food may also cause side effects, some are serious, some are just disturbing, and some may put you into embarrassing situation. Here is a list of 29 common side effects caused by the food we eat. picked by karenben 2 days ago

Don't complain, you're getting a great deal. Compare prices to China, where their salaries are 10 times lower. They're paying the equivalent of $20 per gallon. picked by ted 2 months ago

Five minutes of fun! picked by topofall 1 month ago

The parents of a five-year-old boy who had never eaten have revealed their delight after he tucked into to a plate full of food for the first time after receiving specialist treatment in Austria. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Nothing taste better than ready-to-eat delicious food packed in a can. Bon Appétit! picked by huffy 3 months ago

A chef with a fear of food has survived for the past 25 years on a diet of biscuits. Andrew Forster's bizarre eating disorder means he cannot eat the meals he cooks up for customers at his restaurant. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Your baked potato may not be quite as nutritious by the end of the century, a new study suggests. As carbon dioxide levels continue to accumulate in the atmosphere due to the use of fossil fuels, the increase could cause a decrease in the nutritional value of many key food crops. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

As wheat and rice prices surge, the humble potato -- long derided as a boring tuber prone to making you fat -- is being rediscovered as a nutritious crop that could cheaply feed an increasingly hungry world. picked by deEPCHill 1 month ago

A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.

It's very difficult to be subjective when things like this happen. picked by Bandit 7 days ago

Just click on whichever countries flag you fancy to see a load of recipes that you use. I for one will be trying out some of India's recipes that I haven't tried before.

Mmmmmmmm Curry! picked by doggylives 1 month ago

Poisonous or dangerous food is considered a special delicacy by some cultures in several parts of the world. In most cases, a nice feast may turn into a deadly game of Russian roulette. picked by DemureArt 3 months ago

The US Food and Drug Administration claimed that food from cloned animals is safe to eat and they need no special labeling. This caused a mixed reactions from the consumer federations, who refused to sell the cloned food. picked by maxriter 4 months ago

Another argument has joined the mix as well: Junk food, like cigarettes, is addictive and should be similarly regulated. Initially, this was just a metaphor. Now it's becoming more than that. Scientists are trying to show that food literally addicts you like drugs. picked by JDRucker 5 days ago

The town of Oakwood in east Texas used to be known for growing cotton. Every business from its heyday is gone, with one very small exception: The Oakwood State Bank, the smallest bank in America. picked by dollyllama 3 weeks ago

A man was charged with withdrawing $2 million from an account after a bank confused him with a man who has the same name. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

Because people living below the poverty line "deserve a break today". picked by ted 2 months ago

The world of the rich and famous is fascinating for many of us. They lead the life many of us want and they do what we only dream of us. Have a look at the most expensive foods in the world, most expensive drinks, deserts or spices picked by extc68 2 months ago

John Stossel digs deep into the poverty industry. Do these people really need help? Will these people actually take a job if offered?

Find out if your generosity is helping or hurting the homeless picked by JoshSF49 3 weeks ago