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• Next Group That May Be Slammed by Debt: Farmers Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 10:36 AM ET

  

  It would take a perfect storm, but there are worries the current economic boom for farmers could turn into a bust. The issue is how much debt farmers take on.

• Watch Out, McD's! Burger King Plans McRib Rival Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 8:56 AM ET

  

  Burger King will unveil its 2013 summer menu plans, highlighted by a new, limited-time BK Rib Sandwich, which is boneless like McDonald's McRib.

• McDonald's to Add Three Quarter Pounders Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 10:56 AM ET

  

  McDonald's is adding three new Quarter Pounders to its menu as the fast-food chain looks to offer cheaper premium burgers while capitalizing on one of its most popular brands.

• Taco Bell's Latest Creation: The Waffle Taco Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 10:07 AM ET

  

  Yum Brands' Taco Bell is quietly testing a waffle taco at three Southern California locations, as it looks to expand its breakfast offerings.

• European shares pare losses after U.S. store sales data Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 8:19 AM ET

  LONDON, May 14- European shares pared losses on Tuesday, with traders citing data forecasting an acceleration in U.S. chain stores sales this month. ICSC Research said it expects May same-store sales to rise between 3 and 4 percent, excluding drug store sales, in May, marking an acceleration from the 1.2 percent increase recorded in the seven days to May 11.

• How Nutrition Impacts Developing Markets  Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 3:45 AM ET

  

  Jamie Cooper-Hohn, president and CEO of CIFF, explains the impact poor nutrition has on economic growth and estimates an 11% GDP loss for Africa and south-East Asia due to under-nutrition.

• Cold and Rain Stall US Corn Crop Planting Monday, 13 May 2013 | 5:37 PM ET

  

  Cold and rain has made it tough for farmers to plant this year, and less than a third of the corn crop is in the ground.

• Categories and Criteria Wednesday, 22 May 2013 | 12:00 AM ET

  

  We score all the states on 55 measures of competitiveness and 10 categories, from the cost of doing business to technology and innovation.

• Jim Cramer: This Company’s Got No Competition Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 6:26 PM ET

  

  If a company has no meaningful competition, it's stock is probably worth owning, Cramer said.

• World of Beer Prepares for Dogfish Head Shark Attack Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 4:43 PM ET

  TAMPA, Fla., May 9, 2013-- World of Beer, a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, is excited to announce a partnership with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery during American Craft Beer Week.

• Texas-born Tito's Vodka takes off aboard United flights Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 2:30 PM ET

  May 9- A small-batch vodka made in Austin, Texas, has found its way onto one of the world's biggest airlines. Tito's Handmade Vodka, created by geologist and geophysicist Bert "Tito" Beveridge, is now the exclusive vodka supplier to United Airlines, the companies are set to announce on Friday.

• Wrigley Halts Sales of Caffeinated Gum ... For Now Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 10:32 AM ET

  

  Wrigley has temporarily halted the production of its Alert caffeinated gum as the FDA's investigates the safety of caffeine-added foods.

• Tax dodge by some Vietnamese dealers hurts foreign coffee firms Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 7:49 AM ET

  LONDON/ HANOI, May 9- Some local dealers are using a tax dodge to buy up much of the coffee in Vietnam, the world's top producer of the robusta variety used for instant coffee, slashing the market share of international traders.

• UPDATE 2-Health concerns drag on Monster Beverage sales Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 6:46 PM ET

  *First-quarter profit $0.37/ share vs $0.41 year ago. May 8- Energy drinks maker Monster Beverage Corp's sales missed analysts' estimates as the industry took a hit from concerns over the health risks of such drinks, sending its shares down 16 percent after the bell. FDA is investigating reports of five deaths that may be associated with Monster's energy drink.

• UPDATE 1-Monster Beverage profit falls 17 pct, shares slip Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 5:14 PM ET

  *First-quarter profit $0.37/ share vs $0.41 year ago. May 8- Monster Beverage Corp reported a 17 percent fall in quarterly profit due to higher operating expenses and costs related to distributor terminations and foreign currency transactions.

• Monster Beverage profit falls Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 4:26 PM ET

  May 8- Energy drink maker Monster Beverage Corp reported a 17 percent fall in quarterly profit as it was hurt by costs related to distributor terminations and foreign currency transactions. The company, formerly known as Hansen Natural, earned $63.5 million, or 37 cents per share, in the first-quarter, down from $76.1 million, or 41 cents per share, a year earlier.

• Wendy's CEO on Makeover & Healthy Eating  Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 1:07 PM ET

  

  Wendy's is the second-biggest burger chain, behind McDonald's, and its stock is up 25 percent this year. CEO Emil Brolick talks about the restaurant's makeover and changes for healthier eating.

• Next 2 Weeks Are 'Critical' for Corn Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 3:28 PM ET

  

  Just a quarter of the corn crop normally planted by this time of year is in the ground, but this could still be a bumper crop if the weather cooperates.

• Coffee Talk: Starbucks, Green Mountain Ink Deal Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 4:38 PM ET

  

  Green Mountain announced it's extending its partnership with Starbucks and delivered earnings that topped expectations. GMCR shares jumped after-hours.

• Coca-Cola Pushes Anti-Obesity Campaign  Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 11:02 AM ET

  

  The beverage company is working to make lower calorie drinks, says Steve Cahillane, Coca-Cola Americas executive vp & president.