Japan has welcomed a decision by delegates at a UN wildlife trade meeting to reject a ban on cross-border commerce in rapidly declining Atlantic bluefin tuna, a sushi mainstay. Backers of a ban, the European Commission and the United States both regretted the result.

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Theme park lovers road test creepy crawly candy.

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Australian researchers have been experimenting with a novel way of dealing with one of the country's worst invasive pests.

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The Freddie Trueman Yorkshire Ale is launched by his friend and former cricketer Dickie Bird.

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Agricultural scientists in India say they have developed a variety of rice that requires no cooking and can be eaten simply after being soaked in water.

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Cave men weren't obese. That's the inspiration behind a new weight loss craze in America. Paleo-dieter Vlad Averbukh allows himself fruits, vegetables and meat anything that can be eaten raw but no dairy or grains, following an adapted version of the feeding habits humans followed during the Paleolithic era.

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Lord Mandelson says Kraft would be foolish to ditch iconic brand.

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A new study says only one in 100 UK pupils' packed lunches meets basic dietary standards.

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Many experts believe a balanced pH diet supports proper metabolism and help the body resist disease.

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Pasta can provide a healthy meal rich in fiber and vitamins. Follow these steps to make healthier choices for your next pasta dinner.

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Who ate all the pies? A rank outsider scoops the top spot at the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan.

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A spa outside Tokyo celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau wine by pouring red wine into outdoor pools and inviting the adventurous in for an invigourating bath.

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Tokyo has overtaken Paris as the city with the most Michelin three-star restaurants, the publisher of the renowned culinary guide announced.

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Students at a Colombian cooking school have created a "love dessert" that includes some extra boost.
Any ideas what to call the dish?

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Cadbury has rejected a renewed $16.4 billion hostile bid from Kraft Foods after the company refused to sweeten a previous offer.

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The Swedish island of Gotland has discovered huge reserves of Burgundy truffles whose quality matches the best of what France has to offer.

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From sculptures to costumes, everything at this New York festival is a tasty treat. That's because it's all made out of chocolate.
Plus a chocolate coated bonus ... "It's seasonal all year long" ... ?

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Ireland's favourite, Guinness, celebrates its 250th birthday.

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Good health is just a matter of taking a new approach to eating and making simple changes.

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Women real ale drinkers are on the increase with 30% of women drinkers having tried real ale compared with 16 percent last year.

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