Coca crops expanded last year in Colombia, despite the heavy herbicide spraying carried out under Plan Colombia. Local peasants in neighboring Ecuador report serious damages to human and animal health and food crops in border areas. ... "Ecuadorian campesinos living right along the border say they have lost between 75 and 90 percent of their crops.

Surfing for my own summer plans I hit on La Selva Jungle Lodge's 2 for the price of 1 in June deal which seems they are only promoting on their website(above). Reading about this place makes me believe this is a bargain not to be missed.Deep in Ecuador's Primary Amazon Jungle, award-winning ecolodge, fantastic food.

"Consumers should be outraged that most of the shrimp served in the United States is produced in polluted, artificial ponds along the coasts of Thailand, Vietnam, Ecuador and other tropical countries," said Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter.

KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, known mainly for its fried chicken. KFC has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Yum! Brands since 2002.The company was founded as Kentucky Fried Chicken by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952. The company adopted the abbreviated form of its name in 1991. Starting in April 2007, the company began using its original appellation of Kentucky Fried Chicken again for its signage, packaging and advertisements in the United States as part of a new corporate re-branding program; newer and remodeled restaurants will have the new logo and name while older stores will continue to use the 1991 signage. Additionally, the company continues to use the abbreviation KFC freely in its advertising. Internationally the company is still known as KFC.KFC primarily sells chicken, in form of pieces, wraps, salads and sandwiches. While its primary focus is fried chicken, it also offers a line of roasted chicken products, sides and desserts. Outside of North America, KFC offers beef based products such as burgers or kababs, pork based products such as ribs and other regional fare. The popularity and novelty of KFC has led to the general formula of the fried chicken fast-food restaurant being copied by restaurant owners worldwide.