"Food Prices Rise Around The World"

STEVE INSKEEP, Host:

NPR's business news starts with the rising price of food.

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INSKEEP: This has not been a major concern here in the U.S. yet, but restaurants here are feeling the impact. The Los Angeles Times reports today that McDonald's may raise some of its prices to deal with the increased cost of beef and other ingredients.