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Organic food has ordinary benefits
Stephen Beard Jul 30, 2009
A new scientific study out of the U.K. says organic food has no nutritional or health benefits over ordinary food. Not sparkling news for the organic food industry. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Stephen Beard.
Study makes case to rebuild fisheries
Sarah Gardner Jul 23, 2009
A new study out today makes an economic case for rebuilding dwindling fish populations as quickly as possible. It argues overfishing at a too-high rate will cause the fish population to continue to decline. Sarah Gardner reports.
Food discounts aren't bringing profits
Bill Radke Jul 22, 2009
American restaurant chains are trying to lure customers with food discounts, but it doesn't seem to be working. Analysts say the move is hurting their bottom line. Bill Radke talks to professor Kit Yarrow at Golden Gate University.
Cadbury sweet on Fair Trade farmers
Stephen Beard Jul 22, 2009
Cadbury ships around 300 million Dairy Milk bars annually. Now, the U.K.'s top-selling chocolate bar will also come with a guarantee that the company is getting its cocoa from farmers protected by Fair Trade. Stephen Beard reports.
Starbucks sheds name for new face
Jul 20, 2009
Starbucks is backing away from its brand in a few of its Seattle locations to blend in better with its locale. The company is also offering beer, wine and live music. Liz Jones explores what Starbucks hopes to get out of the move.
'Daddy helper' makes frugality easier
Sep 22, 2011
With no money for camp, Hodding Carter IV is taking his kids' summer entertainment upon himself. That includes helping Dad make mead, an ancient kind of wine, to take the edge off so much quality time.
Hard times are good for craft beer
Sep 22, 2011
When the recession hit, Brooklyn Brewery prepared for trouble. But then sales went up, as they did for makers of craft beer across the country. Ben Calhoun has this story and a good explanation for craft beer's success.
French cuisine's not what it used to be
Sep 22, 2011
Bad economic policies and complacency have led to a deterioration of French cuisine, says Michael Steinberger, author of a new book, "Au Revoir to All That: Food, Wine, and the End of France." He talks with Kai Ryssdal.
McDonald's: Relocation not tax-based
Stephen Beard Jul 13, 2009
McDonald's is the latest U.S. corporation to plan relocating headquarters from the U.K. to Switzerland. The company insists it's not trying to dodge taxes, but many observers say the decision must be tax-related. Stephen Beard reports.
G8 wants to invest in world agriculture
Stephen Beard Jul 10, 2009
G8 leaders are discussing a new $20 billion plan for world food aid that would encourage agriculture over sending homegrown U.S. produce. The idea is to help farmers in poor countries become more productive. Stephen Beard reports.
