Rotten

In the last twenty years, there’s been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers.

From the lowliest hen to the richest magnate, the size and scale of chicken-growing has determined the fate of every player in this expansive food chain.

In the wake of overfishing in New England, the US government stepped in to regulate and save the fisheries. The unintended result was a wave of consolidation that set the stage for massive criminal exploitation.

In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.

Exploited workers, altered ecosystems, political power plays: Behind the scenes, Big Sugar is anything but refined.

New marijuana laws have sparked a surge in edible goodies, but this fast-changing foodscape comes with risks for consumers.