The Bagel Tax Distortion

Besides questions of fairness, the classic reason why economists are skeptical of taxes is that taxes distort behavior.

FORTUNE Magazine Names Panera Bread To ‘100 Fastest-Growing Companies’ List

August 27, 2010 Panera Bread

FORTUNE magazine has named Panera Bread to its 2010 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, a first for the Company.

USDA Extends The Use Of Methionine In Organic Poultry Production

The U.S. Department of Agricultures National Organic Program (NOP) today announced an amendment to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The amendment extends the use of methionine in organic poultry production.

Pork Checkoff Searches For Pork Crock-Star

August 27, 2010 The Pork Checkoff

To keep pork in the slow cooker and top-of-mind with consumers, the Checkoff is encouraging home cooks to visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com this fall to submit an original slow-cooking pork recipe in the “Search for America’s Pork “Crock-Star” contest.

Show Customers How To Turn Leftovers Into Great Breakfast And Lunch Meals

August 27, 2010 The Beef Checkoff

In the late summer and early fall, the weather is perfect for spending time outdoors. The last thing most of your customers want to do is spend hours cooking! Customers also want to save money by utilizing leftovers. Research shows beef demand is highly dependent on convenience and nutrition; so give your customers exactly what theyre looking for while helping them save time and money.