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Food

What the Law Says: Food Safety Violations in Laos

In light of recent incidents involving tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, the Lao government has confirmed three deaths suspected to be caused by methanol poisoning. This has led authorities to order the temporary closure of Nana Backpacker Hostel, where the victims had stayed. Alongside the closure, the government has...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent...

OP-ED: A New Chapter for Laos – Harnessing Global Expertise for Local School Meals

By Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, Laos and Marc-Andre Prost, World Food...

Laos to Enforce Ban on Unregistered, Unlabeled Food Products in 2025

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced new regulations, requiring all food...

Natural Disasters Claim 12 Lives in Laos, Cause USD 300 Million in Damages

Laos has suffered extensive damage and loss from tropical storms Prapiroon, Yagi, and Soulik,...

The Bricket Delivers High Protein Food to Healthy Consumers

A Thai startup shows how delivering high protein food, such as crickets, to increasingly health-conscious consumers can be good for business. “Our company offers tomorrow’s...

2020 Goût de France is bringing Laos to France’s Garden

The 6th edition of French cuisine festival “Goût de France” is back with exciting region inspired creations from French cuisine chefs in Laos. This year’s...

Vientiane To Establish Permanent Organic Farmer’s Market

Vientiane Capital authorities are to establish a permanent location for an organic farmer’s market in Nonghai Village, Hadxaifong District. The Vientiane organic agriculture group first...

Laos to Control Pork Price amid Sharp Price Rise

Laos will set a new official price for pork as merchants struggle to sell the meat at the set government price of LAK 36,000...

Laos Releases Stockpiled Rice to Stabilize Market Price

The Lao government has decided to release stockpiled rice to stabilize the market price amid a shortage of rice supply due to the impact...

Can Laos Benefit from Farming Duckweed?

Duckweed, locally known as “Phuck Nae” is not new to many people in Laos where it is consumed as a food supplement. What people...