I figured I'd have to make some mention of last night's epic Super Bowl, but I didn't think it would be this easy: A shot of the Giants sideline during the 3rd quarter revealed the training staff's secret weapon to ease players' cramps -- bananas! Not potassium supplements, not potassium-enriched sports drinks, but real, yellow (actually, rather brown) bananas. Michael Pollan would be proud.
The effect of rising demand on producers of organic food. (AP)
Japan is sending inspectors to China to investigate the poisoned dumplings that made at least 10 people ill. (Bloomberg)
