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CHINA-HUNAN-CHANGSHA-STREET FOOD(CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of the foods they ordered at a stall in a night market selling street food in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 4, 2024. To attract more visitors, stalls in this night market are making innovations such as developing new products and promoting via social media. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-CHANGSHA-CHINA-AFRICA ECONOMIC AND TRADE EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(230629) -- CHANGSHA, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the exhibition area of African foods and agricultural products during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 29, 2023. The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicked off Thursday in Changsha. The expo welcomes more "Made in Africa" products into China and aims to boost business links between the two sides. Themed "Common Development for a Shared Future," the four-day event will be attended by representatives from 53 African countries and multiple international organizations. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HORGOS-BORDER TRADE (CN)

(230512) -- HORGOS, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers unload imported foods from an inbound truck at a warehouse in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 8, 2023. Horgos, a major land pass in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has witnessed a robust increase of rail freight volume and highway freight volume. According to the data from local frontier inspection departments, highway port in Horgos saw more than 20,900 commercial vehicles leaving by April 30, an increase of 62.3 percent year-on-year. As of May 10 in 2023, Horgos Port has handled 2,715 China-Europe (China-Central Asia) freight trains, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.9 percent. Horgos literally means a place where caravans pass, as it used to be a trading post along the northern route of the ancient Silk Road. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

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Greeks offered "Easter Basket" of lower-priced foods to battle inflation

STORY: Greeks offered "Easter Basket" of lower-priced foods to battle inflation DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in a supermarket 2. various of price labels in Athens' central meat market "Varvakeios" 3. various of Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis in a visit at Varvakeios 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): ADONIS GEORGIADIS, Greek Minister of Development and Investments 5. various of Varvakeios 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): ANDREAS NIOTIS, President of Athens' central meat market "Varvakeios" 7. various of Varvakeios STORYLINE: For the first time, consumers in Greece planning to prepare a festive meal for the Greek Orthodox Easter, which falls on Sunday, will be able to purchase the basic ingredients at reduced prices this year. The government, in cooperation with the country's supermarket chains, launched its special "Easter Basket" offer last week as part of a wider campaign of weekly "Household Basket" meas

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Volunteers join in making mochi for quake victims

NAGAOKA, Japan - Two villagers from quake-hit Yamakoshi Village in central Niigata Prefecture are joined by volunteers in making mochi (rice cake) near their temporary houses in Nagaoka on Dec. 26. Mochi is one of traditional foods eaten by Japanese on New Year's day.

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100% Chocolate Cafe in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2011 shows the inside of 100% Chocolate Cafe, which offers chocolates, chocolate foods and chocolate drinks in the Kyobashi district, central Tokyo. It boasts 56 different kinds of gourmet chocolates made from 22 types of cacao beans from 18 countries, including strawberry, royal milk tea, lemon salt and black pepper chocolates.

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Tokyu Dept. subsidiary falsely labeled beef

TOKYO, Japan - Atsuo Inoue (R), president of Central Foods Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyu Department Store Co., and Hidehiko Soma (2nd from R), managing director of Tokyu Store Chain Co., apologize in Tokyo on Aug. 13 for a false labeling scam in which Central Foods passed off Yamagata Prefecture beef as ''Matsusaka'' beef, Japan's most prestigious brand.

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Season's first herring roe auction starts in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Brokers bid on the season's first auction of herring roe at Osaka Central Wholesale Market, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, on Nov. 19. Herring roe, a delicacy, is among the foods traditionally served to celebrate the New Year in Japan. The auction started at 9 a.m. The highest bid of day was 8,300-9,000 yen per kilogram. Most herring roe was imported from Canada and Alaska.

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Mexico's inflation slows to 7.8 pct in November

STORY: Mexico's inflation slows to 7.8 pct in November DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mexico's central bank 2. various of commercial banks STORYLINE: Mexico's annual inflation rate slowed to 7.8 percent through November year on year, due to a decrease in the price of some foods and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) said Thursday. According to Inegi's monthly report, the national consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.58 percent in November compared to the previous month. Core inflation, closely monitored by the central bank of Mexico (Banxico), stood at 8.51 percent through November, after registering a 0.45 percent increase for the month compared with October. The price of onions fell 23.59 percent in November compared to October, while the price of domestic LPG dropped 2.29 percent. In a report issued separately, Mexico's Monex Financial Group said the slowing in inflation to 7.

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Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery

STORY: Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of opening of the twiga center 2. Various of Kenyan President inspecting the center business 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 4. Various of inspection of farmers exhibition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 6. Various of inspection of farmers exhibition STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday said that the government will focus on agricultural transformation to drive the country's economic recovery at the opening ceremony of the Twiga Foods Distribution Centre in Ruiru, central Kenya. Twiga is a technology-driven company that connects farmers and retailers. Ruto said technology innovation will be the catalyst for this transformation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We witnessed a pioneer in harnessing the convergence of transformative sect

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Farmers, consumers in C. China benefit from standardization of food production

STORY: Farmers, consumers in C. China benefit from standardization of food production DATELINE: June 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Kitchen Industrial Park in China's Henan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MEI XIAOYAN, General manager of the Central Kitchen Industrial Park in Henan STORYLINE: With the deepening of China's agricultural supply-side structural reform, a new sector called "Central Kitchen" was born. It builds a standardized food production chain from raw materials to distribution. The Central Kitchen Industrial Park is located in Yuanyang, central China's Henan province. Central kitchens connect farmers and consumers, by buying fresh agricultural products from farmers, cooking them and then distributing to consumers. Central kitchens provide stable income for farmers, and fresh and safe foods for consumers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MEI XIAOYAN, General manager of the Central Kitchen Industrial Park in Henan "The Central

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Turkey's annual inflation hits record high

STORY: Turkey's annual inflation hits record high DATELINE: April 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:09 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a supermarket in Turkey 2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 3. various of Turkey's central bank 4. various of a market in Turkey STORYLINE: Turkey's annual inflation hit a new record high at 61.14 percent in March, featuring rising energy and food prices, the Turkish Statistical Institute announced on Monday. The country's consumer prices rose by 5.46 percent month on month in March, according to the data released by the institute. The highest annual price increase was in transport with 99.12 percent, followed by foods and non-alcoholic beverages with 70.33 percent, and furnishings and household equipment with 69.26 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the domestic producer price index increased by 9.19 percent on a monthly basis, with an annual rise of 114.97 percent in March. Turkey has been struggling with elevated inflation,

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Japanese food showcased at Expo Milano 2015

A woman visiting the Japan Pavilion of Expo Milano 2015 tastes on May 12, 2015, a piece of cheese covered with Japanese pepper produced in the Hidaka district in central Japan. Japan is showcasing a variety of local foods at the world exposition, which opened earlier in the month. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Local foods to be served in Hokuriku Shinkansen luxury class

Light meals featuring local specialty foods to be served for Gran Class passengers on the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train are shown in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 30, 2015. The bullet train line connecting Tokyo and Kanazawa will start operation in March 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Volunteers join in making mochi for quake victims

NAGAOKA, Japan - Two villagers from quake-hit Yamakoshi Village in central Niigata Prefecture are joined by volunteers in making mochi (rice cake) near their temporary houses in Nagaoka on Dec. 26. Mochi is one of traditional foods eaten by Japanese on New Year's day. (Kyodo)

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100% Chocolate Cafe in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2011 shows the inside of 100% Chocolate Cafe, which offers chocolates, chocolate foods and chocolate drinks in the Kyobashi district, central Tokyo. It boasts 56 different kinds of gourmet chocolates made from 22 types of cacao beans from 18 countries, including strawberry, royal milk tea, lemon salt and black pepper chocolates. (Kyodo)

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Sushi

Photo taken on March 19, 2018, shows sushi and other Japanese foods served at Suigian, a theater-style restaurant, in the central Tokyo district of Nihonbashi. Guests there are served Japanese foods, sake, tea and sweets while authentic traditional performing arts are presented on stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyu Dept. subsidiary falsely labeled beef

TOKYO, Japan - Atsuo Inoue (R), president of Central Foods Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyu Department Store Co., and Hidehiko Soma (2nd from R), managing director of Tokyu Store Chain Co., apologize in Tokyo on Aug. 13 for a false labeling scam in which Central Foods passed off Yamagata Prefecture beef as ''Matsusaka'' beef, Japan's most prestigious brand. (Kyodo)

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Season's first herring roe auction starts in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Brokers bid on the season's first auction of herring roe at Osaka Central Wholesale Market, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, on Nov. 19. Herring roe, a delicacy, is among the foods traditionally served to celebrate the New Year in Japan. The auction started at 9 a.m. The highest bid of day was 8,300-9,000 yen per kilogram. Most herring roe was imported from Canada and Alaska.