Stories about Food
The impact of unpredictable rainfall and flooding on agriculture and food security in Kenya
The rains led to significant damage in 42 of Kenya's 47 counties, with the capital, Nairobi, Homa Bay, Kajiado, Mandera and Nakuru being the most severely affected by the floods.
Azerbaijan cancels weddings during COP29
Several wedding halls confirmed that they were told to decline bookings before and during COP29 (Nov 8–22) for the comfort of the incoming international guests and to avoid traffic jams.
Women fishmongers in Kenya have had little choice in the widespread sex-for-fish culture, until now
“Our first fish cage gave us the empowerment we badly needed as women fishmongers. It moved us from being vulnerable sex objects to real businesswomen."
The troubling connections between ‘politically exposed persons’ and Chinese companies within Ghana's fisheries sector
Documents from 25 fishing companies authorized to operate in Ghana over the last five years revealed that not a single director or shareholder had disclosed their 'politically exposed person' status.
Quetta Tea? Yes please!
In the past few years, Quetta tea stalls have sprouted across urban centers in Pakistan, attracting people of all ages to enjoy a cuppa at any time of the day.
Explaining Tatars tea-loving nature, and the ‘never-ending teatime’
If you ask, “What is Tatar tea?”, then you will receive several answers to this question at once with the statement that this type of tea is considered truly Tatar.
Pacific communities seek to protect kava as it gains global popularity
The kava drink, traditional in Pacific Island communities, has become a global sensation, leading to some concern about exploitation and appropriation.
Differences in tea culture in Azerbaijan and Turkey
While geographically close, Azerbaijan and Turkey have very different ways of preparing and drinking tea.
The čajovna: a Czech interpretation of tea culture
In the Czech Republic, tea is consumed in čajovna — a term meaning a “tea-place” that is a mainstream space for socializing and enjoying all kinds of teas and other drinks.
Bubble tea: A Taiwanese sip that evolved into a global sensation
"Its highly customizable nature not only lends itself to creativity but allows room for adaptation to meet the tastes of its audience worldwide."
Strange brew: The stories and culture of tea in Russia
Russian tea: samovar, special tea cozies, food ... but the essential part is that the tea time has always been a setting for discussing important matters and socializing.
For many Jamaicans, tea is much more than just a refreshing drink
“Bush tea” – herbal tea that is drunk for health reasons, but also enjoyed by many – is embedded in Jamaican tradition and history, including its African heritage.
Yerba mate: South America’s Indigenous tea, from Paraguay to Syria
A popular saying in Argentina has it that “a mate is denied to no one”
Tea is a daily delight for Bangladeshis, yet plantation workers face immense hardships
For most Bangladeshis, tea signifies a fulfilling life, but for the tea garden workers, their meagre wages mean tea leaves with rice is all they can afford in a meal.
‘Lobster gate’ in Turkey sparks conversation about economic inequality
Amid a deepening cost of living crisis in Turkey, the ruling party MP, Şebnem Bursalı found herself at the heart of public criticism when she posted a photo of a lobster.
Fisherwomen champion gender justice through theatre at Climate Justice Camp Caribbean
By promoting gender-responsive policies, challenging harmful stereotypes, and empowering women as agents of change, we can advance both climate and gender justice, creating more equitable and resilient communities for everyone.
Ghana’s economy and food security policies: Lessons from Operation Feed Yourself
In February 1972, under the leadership of Ignatius Kutu Acheampong, the Ghanaian government initiated the Operation Feed Yourself policy, an agricultural program designed to boost domestic food crop production.
How Hongkongers overseas preserve, and adapt the city’s famed cuisine
Many Hongkongers overseas have opened cha chaan teng, Hong Kong-style cafes, snack shops or online food shops, due to homesickness or the need to earn a living,
The role of climate-smart agriculture in Guyana’s push to reduce food imports
To help achieve CARICOM's goal of reducing 25 percent of the Caribbean’s food imports by 2025, Guyana is turning to climate-smart agriculture techniques as a means of sustainably increasing food production.
The spirited competition between Ghanaians and Nigerians continues to fuel greatness among its citizens
Data from Guinness World Record revealed that since July 2023, there have been a total of 355 applications from individuals in Ghana alone, and a 1,500 applications from Nigerians ...
Kazakhstan’s national identity is deeply connected to its food culture
Kazakhstan's modern cuisine has been significantly influenced by the eating habits of the peoples who were deported or moved to Kazakhstan.
