Stephan's Thursday Picks

• How protein took over the world (FT)
• Record El Nino is roiling industries months before its peak (Bloomberg)
• 'Insane' deals waiting for premium wine drinkers in private-label brands (Bloomberg)
• PepsiCo seeks to bolster soda business, speed snacks recovery (Bloomberg)
• Can America's most glamorous department store return to its golden age (NYT)