food

Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program, the United States Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. Thirty-five states, all five U.S. territories and four tribes opted into the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program, or Summer EBT, which the government […]

Amidst the year’s start, many are striving for a healthier beginning, seeking guidance on healthier eating. NTD spoke with Nutritional psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo on the role of food in regulating our moods. She’s just published a new book, called “Calm Your Mind With Food, A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety.” 

ROME—Food is a serious business in Italy, part of the national identity, as illustrated by a row that has broken out over how to make carbonara pasta sauce. Luca Cesari, a food historian and author from Bologna, faced a stream of online abuse after he posted a video on Instagram in which he presented what […]

SEOUL—South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday. The Korean practice of eating dog has drawn criticism from overseas for its cruelty but there has also been increasing opposition at […]

It’s possible to save a bundle on your groceries bill each year—and to reduce food waste in the process. That’s exactly what British mom Kate Hall did. Now she is sharing her experience with others.

Trade ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Sunday called for the “immediate repeal” of import bans on Japanese food products and pushed for a reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The G7 trade ministers issued a joint statement after a meeting in Osaka, Japan, on Oct. 29, pledging to maintain “a […]

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dom Wightman, editor and co-founder of Country Squire Magazine. Dom talks about the threats facing farmers and their traditions. And the ongoing battle between countryside wisdom and bureaucracy. He also discusses the damage environmental activists are doing to the countryside, and why the government needs to pay more attention […]

NTD visits a “food swamp” where unhealthy food sources dwarf available fresh markets. NTD spoke with Niyati Parekh, a professor of Public Health Nutrition at New York University, who said food waste contributes to food insecurity, while policies that promote farmers markets help alleviate it.  

At the funeral of a slain Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputy, family, friends, and colleagues shared their fondest memories of the late officer. Starbucks plans to close a few of its San Francisco-based stores. But the coffee chain didn’t spill the beans on reasons for the decision. A Southern California county sues a utility company for […]

Every time you go to the supermarket, you probably come across calorie numbers on food labels. The calorie was originally used as a unit of measurement for stored heat in the 1800s and later popularised for weight loss programmes. However, not all calories are equal with the amount of energy you absorb depending on the […]

Farmers around the world are facing specific dilemmas that threaten production and they often stem from environmental policies. Could this actually lead to famine? We spoke with the host and director of the upcoming Epoch original documentary “No Farmers, No Food.”  

Housing costs remain stubborn, still up 7.7 percent from one year ago. Food prices also saw slight upticks from June to July, with beef and veal rising 2.3 percent within a month.      

Food and shared mealtimes have the power to bring families and friends together. Social media platform “Gan Jing World” has launched a competition celebrating the power of food and fun called #MealtimeTogether. The competition started on July 10 and runs through Aug. 31. Participants are encouraged to share their own memories of good times and togetherness […]

A panel discussion on an upcoming Epoch Times documentary called “No Farmers No Food: The Coming Food Crisis” was held at FreedomFest in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday. NTD heard from panelists and attendees to get their impressions on the film.

There’s a “homesteading tsunami,” according to well-known organic farmer Joel Salatin. For generations, people the world over grew their own food and made many of their own goods. That got away from us with the advent of modern technology. But this traditional way of life is coming back to industrialized societies, and in America, it’s […]

How is Capitol Hill reacting to Trump’s second indictment? Some say it demonstrates holding the most powerful accountable. Others say that the law is not being applied equally. NTD’s Melina Wisecup had a reaction from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the Hill. Former President Donald Trump is now in Miami. What can be expected as he […]

At least 13 people were killed and 10 others injured Friday in a crush among people waiting for Ramadan food donations in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, local police said. The crowd crush is the latest in a string of deadly incidents at food distribution centers across Pakistan as citizens struggle with soaring inflation and rising […]