Can anyone really tell what is organic or not organic in Hong Kong? In the markets, I have seen veggies with a pen-written sign proclaiming their greens are “organic”. In the supermarket, there is fruit in cellophane wrap with generic “organic” stickers without any certification or proof. Can I truly trust the vendor? Is it … Read more
Photo: @AljoufSA/X The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set a new milestone by breaking Guinness World Records for the world’s largest organic farm and world’s largest modern olive farm in the Al Jouf region. Kenzi Al-Dafrawi, Guinness World Records representative, presented two certificates to Mazen Badawood, CEO of Al Jouf Agricultural Development Company (JADCO) … Read more
A health expert has issued a stark warning to supermarket customers after revealing a little-known fact about apples. Steve Bennett (@stevebennettmhp) regularly takes to TikTok to issue consumer advice and ways to promote a healthier living. His latest video left his followers with some food for thought, many of whom admitted their shock at his … Read more
Although cooler fall temperatures are coming, which local experts say usually drives down mosquito populations, one researcher says Calgary isn’t totally in the clear yet A relatively new species is likely hitting its peak population now, according to John Soghigian, an assistant professor of parasitology at the University of Calgary. The Culex pipiens, also referred to … Read more
