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Written by Linda D. MohlerSeptember 8, 2021
These photos show the beauty of Chinatowns around the world
Food & Cooking News Article
These photos show the beauty of Chinatowns around the world These photos show the beauty
Written by Linda D. MohlerAugust 9, 2021
Where to get street food in Central Jersey from around the world
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There was a time when street food meant burgers and hot dogs at the county fair. But across the world, it’s a way for people to showcase their skills, recipes and heritage. Thank social media or an increased interest in worldwide cuisine, but street eats have finally made their way to America. Restaurants from high-end, white-tablecloth
Written by Linda D. MohlerAugust 7, 2021
World food prices fall for second month in July
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World food prices eased for a second month in a row in July, reflecting declines for cereals, vegetable oils and dairy products, but remained up nearly a third over the past year, the United Nations food agency said last week. The Food andAgricultureOrganization’s (FAO) food price index, which tracks international prices of the most globally
Written by Linda D. MohlerJuly 18, 2021
Chinese companies corralling land around world
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TOKYO/YANGON — China’s strategic muscle-flexing is not limited to its expansive maritime claims and vigorous infrastructure exports; Chinese entities have also been aggressively acquiring land overseas. Chinese companies are buying up land in Asia and Africa. The combined area of land purchased or leased by such companies over the past decade is equal to the total
Written by Linda D. MohlerSeptember 8, 2020
World food price index rises for third month running in Aug
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ROME (Reuters) – World food prices rose for a third month running in August, led by coarse grains, vegetable oils and sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, averaged 96.1
Written by Linda D. MohlerAugust 6, 2020
World food price index rises in July, extending rebound
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PARIS (Reuters) – World food prices rose in July led by vegetable oils, dairy products and sugar, extending a rebound from the previous month following sharp falls triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket