Mouthing Off | Why Hong Kong’s organic food labelling system has a big problem

Mouthing Off | Why Hong Kong’s organic food labelling system has a big problem

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

Saudi Arabia sets Guinness World Records for largest modern, organic olive farms

Saudi Arabia sets Guinness World Records for largest modern, organic olive farms

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

Health expert shares shocking truth about supermarket apples

Health expert shares shocking truth about supermarket apples

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

Calgary is moving past peak mosquito activity, but a new species is still buzzing around

Calgary is moving past peak mosquito activity, but a new species is still buzzing around

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