New York Turns Food Scraps Into Millions of Pounds of Compost NEW YORK — At the Staten Island Compost Facility, garbage is being transformed into something that keeps the city’s gardens, parks, and schools thriving. “We’re making this awesome compost that we can use throughout the city and improve soil health,” said Jennifer McDonnell, Deputy […]
Saudi Arabia Imposes Heavy Fines on Smoking and Hygiene Violations in Food Outlets RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has rolled out strict new penalties to improve hygiene and consumer safety in food outlets across the Kingdom. Under the updated rules, fines will range from SR500 to SR5,000 depending on the violation. […]
Pakistani Crew Stranded on Ship Without Food or Fuel Amid International Dispute ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani cargo vessel has been stranded at a Mozambican port for nearly nine months, with the situation deteriorating rapidly as the crew runs out of food, water, and fuel. The ship, captained by Pakistani national Muhammad Aslam, reportedly has no […]
According to a notification issued here, the Deputy Commissioner of Peshawar has enforced Section 144, prohibiting the sale of junk food within a 150-meter radius of schools. Legal action will be taken against vendors selling substandard chips and other junk food items under Section 144, the notification read. “This order will remain in effect for […]
The officials were fired after corruption accusations were proven against them, including two Food Supervisors and an Assistant Food Controller. According to reports, Assistant Food Controller Muhammad Aqil was dismissed for ‘embezzling’ over Rs 220.28, while Food Inspector, Zulfiqar Ali Lakhair, was also dismissed for ‘embezzling’ Rs 570 million. Another Food Inspector Fahim Azhar was […]
According to sources, the Ministry of Commerce has proposed a new strategy to regulate exporting essential food items such as fruits, meat, poultry, sugar, and rice. The move came at a time when the government aims to curb inflation and ensure the availability of essential items at affordable prices. The ministry has also proposed to […]
During the period from July-June, 2024, vegetable exports from the country grew by 43.20 percent as compared to the exports of the same period of the previous year, according to the data of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Meanwhile, the exports of fruits grew by 21.31 percent as over 935,631 metric tons of fresh fruits […]
Raise your vegetable game You probably won’t be getting the finest results from cooking veggies if all you do is toss them in a pot or lay them out on a roasting sheet and hope for the best. Vegetables that are overdone or undercooked don’t add much to a dinner, and it might be difficult […]
Cake is the perfect celebratory dessert for getting back together with friends and family, no matter where you are in the globe. Cakes come in an enormous array of tastes, shapes, colors, and other variations, so there’s always something new to try. Check out this list for some of the tastiest cakes from around the […]
KOREAN BBQ (BULGOGI) Marinated grilled beef (or pork) served with lettuce leaves for wrapping, along with ssamjang (spicy paste), garlic, and other condiments. Quick to grill and assemble. KOREAN STIR-FRIED CHICKEN (DAK GALBI) Chicken marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce (usually gochujang-based) and stir-fried with vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Serve over rice. HAEMUL […]