World Record-Beating White Wine Sold For £75,000

An 1811 Chateau d'Yquem sold in London sets the new record for the most valuable bottle of white wine in the world. Guinness World Records confirm the 200 year old bottle of white wine is the most expensive ever sold – at a staggering £75,000 (123,000 dollars).

German 'Action Plan' After Dioxin Food Scare

Germany's under-fire agriculture minister presented an "action plan" aimed at preventing a repeat of this month's scare over dioxin poisoning in eggs and pork.

Mexico's Tequila Refines Its Act

The spiked blue-green leaves of the agave plant are the telltale sign of tequila country in central Mexico, where production is booming.
The standard rotgut that has given generations of college students hangover horror stories is still popular, but what's really boosted recent growth in the industry is a new line of high-end tequilas, aimed at competing with fine scotch and other fancy alcohols.

Cloned Animals Is 'No Greater Safety Risk'

Experts say there is not enough evidence to say meat and milk from cloned animals pose no risk to safety.

EU Court Says No Such Thing As "Pure Chocolate"

An EU court has voided an Italian law which permits the label "pure chocolate." An EU spokesman says the ruling creates a fair balance between Europe's chocolate cultures.

British Cuisine Gets Curry Makeover

Traditional British food gets a makeover for National Curry Week, including pie and mash, Yorkshire puddings and haggis.

World's Oldest Champagne Uncorked, Tasted

An accent of mushrooms merged with sweet notes of honey are the initial findings from a sampling of what's been billed as the world's oldest champagne, salvaged from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.

Fungi Festival in Benarrabá

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not have a drive inland to the I Jornadas Micológicas de Benarrabá.

The beautiful mountain village of Benarrabá is hosting their first mushroom/fungi festival.
All the bars are serving various fungi flavoured tapas.

Benarrabá is the next village inland from Gaucín.
You can get to it via the bumpy Manilva - Gaucín road or the longer but less demanding on your suspension, Jimena - San Pablo - Gaucín road.

This village is always worth visiting. 3km off the Ronda road it is picturesque and unspoilt, fantastic for walking and it boasts five bars and a restaurant.

Report Uncovers Fishy Deals

An investigative report is expected to reveal a multi-billion-dollar black market supplying endangered tuna to sushi lovers, with authorities in France and other countries accused of collaborating with the fishing industry to cover up a lucrative but deadly trade.

Women Take On Male World Of French Chefs

French cuisine is known the world over but the traditional image of the invariably male French chef is slowly beginning to change. Though only a handful of women have yet received the coveted Michelin seal of approval, more and more are getting involved in the high-pressure world of restaurant cuisine determined to change the culture.

Britain's Biggest Pumpkin?

Could this whopper be Britain's biggest pumpkin?

It's A Date, But May Not Be For Long In Morocco

The date harvest has begun once again in southern Morocco. It is a crop that has long formed a part of the country's history, but its place in Morocco's future could be in doubt. Following successive droughts coupled with increasing modernisation, the fruit which plays a crucial role in holding back the encroaching desert now finds itself fighting to survive.

Tomorrow's Vending Machines A Reality In Japan

A feature of every corner of Japan's big cities, vending machines are getting more and more sophisticated. Machines can now choose the drink that suits you best and even sell fresh bananas.

'Black Widow' Gobbles Up Wing Win

The "Black Widow" of eating contests gobbled up nearly 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes, devouring the national championship record in Buffalo, New York on Sunday. Sonya "Black Widow" Thomas ate 4.86 pounds of chicken wings to win the contest.

Testicle Cooking World Championships

A cooking competition using animal's testicles was held in Ozrem, in the south of Serbia.

Growing HK Campaign Against Eating Shark's Fin

Some Hong Kongers are challenging centuries of culinary tradition and turning their backs on eating shark's fin. The movement against the practice is being fueled by video of a dying shark that's visible on the internet.

Fish And Chips Celebrate Turning 150

It's a delicious birthday for fish and chips fans 150 years of the existence of a fried combo that has become a British national icon.

Moroccan Red Algae: An Endangered Treasure

Morocco is the biggest producer of red seaweed in the world, with over 14,000 tons a year. The algae is the source of a natural gelling agent used in food, but constant harvesting by locals is putting the region's ecosystem at risk.

Sweet And Zingy Beers At The Real Ale Festival

Real ale festival starts serving in London's Great British Beer Festival.

Clone Row Deepens

The Food Standards Agency has confirmed meat from a second offspring of a cloned cow has entered the food chain.

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