Food Manufacturing

Apral Jack orders deli meat at a Stop & Shop in Lexington, Mass., July 6, 2026.

Shoppers Rewire Grocery Routines Amid the Biggest Price Jump in 50 Years

Food eaten at home has gotten 33% more expensive since the beginning of 2019.

A carton of eggs is pictured in Farmers Branch, Texas, Oct. 21, 2025.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Eggs Has Sickened 98 People Since November

FDA officials said that 26 have been hospitalized.

July 28, 2026

Mark Ragsdale refills a stock tank, July 17, 2026, Redvale, Colo.

Water Hauling Is the New Chore No Rancher Asked For

Minimal snow and a lackluster monsoon season are putting even more pressure on beef producers.

July 28, 2026

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Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility

The company also plans to bring back laid off employees.

July 27, 2026

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U.S. Health Officials Investigating New Cyclospora Illness Outbreak

The FDA has not identified which products are linked to the illnesses or where the cases are located.

July 24, 2026

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Mars to Shutter U.S. Headquarters, Cut Over 300 Jobs

The food giant is leaving the place where M&M’s were invented after more than 80 years.

July 23, 2026

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Millions of Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

July 24, 2026

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Utz to Be Acquired, Taken Private in Nearly $3B Deal

July 22, 2026

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Researchers Develop AI System for Mapping, Modeling Orchards

July 22, 2026

A Taco Bell location in Taylor, Mich., July 14, 2026.

FDA Remains Focused on Lettuce Supplier Despite Faulty Test Result

July 21, 2026

A Japanese beetle sits on a leaf in Pont-Saint-Martin, Italy, July 9, 2026.

Japanese Beetle Advances Through Italy's Vineyards and Orchards

July 21, 2026

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

July 21, 2026

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Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce Shipped to 27 States Over Cyclospora Risk

July 20, 2026

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That 'Avocado Oil' Chip May Not Be Made With Pure Avocado Oil

July 20, 2026

Harley's 'Junk' Rating; VW Kills Models; Flex Work at Land O'Lakes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 277

July 20, 2026

ADM office in Decatur, Ill., March 2022.

ADM Plans $100M Overhaul of North American Headquarters

July 15, 2026

Fairlife milk products are seen in New York on Friday, July 17, 2026.

Fairlife Pauses U.S. Production After Cyberattack

July 17, 2026

A Taco Bell restaurant in Taylor, Mich., July 14, 2026.

Taco Bell Lettuce Confirmed as a Source in Cyclospora Outbreak

July 17, 2026

Gear Reducers for Harsh Food Environments

Gear Reducers for Harsh Food Environments

What food processors should consider when evaluating gear reducers.

July 9, 2026

A tostada with bluefin tuna is prepared at Californios in San Francisco, July 16, 2026.

With a Historic 3 Michelin Stars, a Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco Defies Stereotypes

It's a first for a Mexican restaurant anywhere in the world.

July 28, 2026

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White House Wants Veterans to Replace Immigrant Truckers Who Lost Licenses in Crackdown

About 26,000 drivers were pulled off the road, while around 30,000 commercial licenses were canceled.

July 28, 2026

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Steam Boiler Delivers High-Capacity, Low-NOx Performance

Compact, on-demand steam solution combines high output, fast startup, energy efficiency and modular reliability.

July 27, 2026

Cargo containers line a ship at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Oakland, Calif.

Forced-Labor Crackdown or End-Run Around Congress? Dissecting New Tariffs

There is little evidence that countries failed to enforce import bans.

July 27, 2026

A calf is held in a head gate during veterinary checks at a ranch in Zamora, Mexico, July 28, 2025.

U.S. to Begin Lifting Suspension of Mexican Cattle Imports Next Month

Despite the ban, the New World screwworm was detected in Texas and New Mexico.

July 27, 2026

A Taco Bell restaurant in Taylor, Mich., July 14, 2026.

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to 4 More States

At least 98 people had to be hospitalized in cases linked to shredded lettuce.

July 27, 2026

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IBT Industrial Solutions Acquires Charlotte Distributor

The deal expands the Kansas-based company’s footprint into the Southeast.

July 27, 2026

Salesmen walk among agricultural machinery displayed at an equipment dealership, Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.

New Tariffs, Linked to Claims of Forced Labor, Anger Trading Partners

The administration announced tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies late Thursday

July 27, 2026

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Invisible Drone Vanishes; Ammo Factory Fails; New Balance's Plans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 278

Also on the podcast, glasses boost factory productivity, contact lenses 3D printed in 20 minutes and U.S. nuclear fuel expansion.

July 27, 2026

The Gordie Howe International bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, July 24, 2026.

Canada Celebrates New Bridge to U.S. During Tariff Troubles

The bridge creates another route for commercial trucks moving between the U.S. and Canada.

July 27, 2026

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Trump Says the U.S. Will Investigate EU Trade Practices

The announcement came a day after the EU hit Google with a $1 billion fine.

July 27, 2026

The United States Court of International Trade is seen in front of the Jacob K. Javits Federal building in this, March 18, 2015 photo, in New York.

Toy Maker, Spice Company File Lawsuits Against Trump's New Sweeping Tariffs

One was part of the tariff lawsuit that won in the Supreme Court.

July 27, 2026

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Groceries, Back-to-School Items Could See Impact from Higher Oil Prices

Grocery chain Albertsons lowered its outlook amid pressure on its core business and a pullback in spending.

July 24, 2026

A spicy cocktail called Green Doctor, made with tomatillo, green apple, shiso and horseradish, shown in New York, June 23, 2026.

Tastes in Cocktails Shift Toward Spicy, Savory

Agave-based spirits tequila and mezcal, in particular, offer a favorable flavor profile.

July 24, 2026