Asian Rice Crisis

The credit crunch is rivalled, arguably, by increasing food prices as a cause of economic (and human) concern in 2008.

This article from the BBC looks at some of the implications and you can watch/show videos on the rice crisis here.

Rogan Trader

More bad news from the high street - this time for curry lovers. Curry restaurants are being hit by a double whammy of rising rice costs and a shortage of suitable workers.