It was the first city in America to ban trans-fats from food outlets. Now New York has set another U.S. first

Earth Day is a week away, so brace yourself for cuddly, hug-the-planet blubbering from the presidential candidates. John McCain will tell you we must be the "caretakers of creation." Hillary Clinton will talk of recycling and efficient light bulbs. Barack Obama will surely tell us we "cannot afford more of the same timid politics when the future of our planet is at stake."

Philippine fast-food chains are to begin offering half servings of rice in a move to help the government ease demand for the staple and avert a possible shortage with global rice inventories sitting at 25-year lows. Jollibee Foods, the country's biggest restaurant chain, with more than 600 stores, said its operations managers were planning how to implement the plan.Its Chinese fast-food unit, Chowking, is set to offer half portions of rice from April 1. McDonald's is also considering serving half portions in more than 250 stores.

The state government has banned the sale of soft drinks, chocolates, popcorn, jelly, chewing gum and junk food like burgers and pizzas at cafeterias and canteens in educational institutions

Preferring pizzas, followed by noodles, aerated drinks and ice cream 65 per cent children in the Pink City have been found to be interested in having junk food

The government of South Australia is planning to ban junk food advertising in children's viewing times. The province's Health Minister John Hill says the government will implement a voluntary ban

How does one treat a malnourished child? Common sense suggests a proper meal. Not good enough, says the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development. Its prescription is supplying an 80-g

Localisation seems to be the flavour of the season for fast food retail giants in India.