News about Food Prices and Supply, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of rice,” said the minister, Taku Eto.

Apple also says don't put your iPhone in rice. "Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone," the company writes online. Drop your smartphone in water? Don't panic.