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Dairy farmers face shrinking paychecks
Sep 18, 2009
An over supply of milk and a drop in international demand have sent prices paid to farmers to their lowest levels in 30 years. Farmers are blaming lack of competition -- and getting the Justice Department involved. John Dillon reports.
National grocery stores in price war
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 18, 2009
Food prices are on the decline in grocery stores across the country. Lower gas prices are one cause; cash-strapped customers are another. Stacey Vanek-Smith goes shopping.
L.A. restaurant has the links to success
Caitlan Carroll Sep 15, 2009
Many businesses are struggling to get by in this recession, but there are success stories. Caitlan Carroll reports on one restaurant in downtown Los Angeles that's sizzling even as the economy cools.
Does Cadbury have merger appetite?
Joel Rose Sep 22, 2011
Kraft Foods is denying it will unload any of its brands to pay for a possible acquisition of Cadbury. Joel Rose reports the candy maker may be holding out for a better bid, or may go it alone.
Recession takes bite out of McDonald's
Steve Henn Sep 9, 2009
McDonalds' sales growth has slowed in the U.S. and fell in Asia. Steve Henn reports the recession is tarnishing the performance of even the best-positioned brands.
Cadbury not sweet on Kraft takeover
Stephen Beard Mar 8, 2012
American food giant Kraft has made a $17 billion move on British chocolatier Cadbury -- and Cadbury has turned it down. Bill Radke talks to European correspondent Stephen Beard and Ian King,
business editor of the Times of London.
Denny's in suit over salt disclosure
Aug 31, 2009
When it comes to salt content, Denny's restaurant can put McDonald's to shame. And the lack of warning to customers is in poor taste with health advocates. Corbb O'Connor explains why the food there is so salty.
Food prices may slowly edge up
Mitchell Hartman Aug 27, 2009
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says food prices are likely to increase slightly as the economy begins to recover. Why? Mitchell Hartman reports.
N.J. schools bag funds with free lunch
Ashley Milne-Tyte Aug 18, 2009
New Jersey's public schools have a new funding formula, and it comes with a nutritional twist.
Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Winemakers want you, man!
Aug 14, 2009
The recession has cut into wine sales in restaurants, so winemakers are trying to find ways to attract new buyers, including one market the business had previously written off. Ethan Lindsey reports.
