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Family takes frugality to the extreme

Jun 5, 2009
Many people living in comfortable surroundings are now embracing a frugal-chic attitude. Maine-based author W. Hodding Carter and his family are experimenting in being ultra-frugal for an entire year.
Posted In: Economy, Food, Savings
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France's new stimulus: Cocktail Hour

Jun 3, 2009
France is trying to boost its economy with infrastructure projects, government programs, and food and wine. Sally Herships reports.
Posted In: Food
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Will China food law cut out bad stuff?

Jun 1, 2009
China's new food safety law is meant to address many of its recent food product scandals. But how will the implementation go? Scott Tong reports.
Posted In: Food, Health
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Starbucks brews up rent reduction

May 29, 2009
Starbucks is trying to cut costs, negotiating with some landlords to reduce rent for its stores by as much as 25 percent. Amy Scott reports.
Posted In: Food, Housing
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Mickey D's in pressure cooker over eggs

May 27, 2009
Activists are egging on McDonald's to buy its eggs from cage-free suppliers. As the largest egg-buyer in the country, the company is lagging behind other fast food chains that have begun purchasing cage-free eggs. Sarah Gardner reports.
Posted In: Food, Health
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Less is more at the fast food drive-thru

May 21, 2009
Fast food joints adjusting to a down economy are finding many consumers want more than just value in their extra-value meals. Andrea Gardner explains.
Posted In: Food
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Whole Foods: A place to hang out

May 20, 2009
The new Whole Foods in Chicago isn't just a place to pick up the groceries. The three-floor mega-shopolis includes a bar, full food court and a place to park a kayak. Adriene Hill explores how "fun" might help the store in a recession.
Posted In: Food, Retail
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New tech keeps grocery losses in check

May 19, 2009
New technology is helping to prevent grocery stores from racking up losses at the checkout counter. Jennifer Collins reports.
Posted In: Food, Retail
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How will local farmers really chip in?

May 12, 2009
Frito-Lay company is trying to cash in on the trend towards local eating. A new marketing campaign unveiled today pitches Lay's potato chips as locally-made. Joel Rose investigates how local the chips really are.
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Chicken owners seek free range in city

May 7, 2009
Chicken enthusiasts are fighting for their right to keep the birds in backyard coops in many big cities where the practice is illegal. Joel Rose explores the issue and visits with urban chicken owners in Philadelphia.
Posted In: Agriculture, Food, Health

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