1. The Avocado War

The avocado's rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels.

2. Reign of Terror

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

3. Troubled Water

The explosive growth of the bottled water industry has driven corporations to dip into public water supplies and left vulnerable citizens thirsty.

4. A Sweet Deal

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

6. High on Edibles

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