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Safety
Campbell Soup Facility Violated the Clean Water Act 5,400 Times
The company dumped various pollutants into the river, including ammonia, E. coli bacteria and phosphorus.
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The FDA's White Oak Campus in Silver Springs, Md.
Ingredients
FDA Proposes Ban on Orange B, a Food Dye Not Used for Decades
The former sausage casing coloring has not been used since 1978.
September 17, 2025
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Detectable Plastics, Rubber a 'Game-Changer' in Contamination Prevention
A wave of high-profile food recalls linked to plastic and rubber contamination have captured significant media attention and public scrutiny.
September 17, 2025
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 10, 2014, about a House proposal that would deny Americans the right to know about the genetically engineered ingredients in their food during a news conference.
Labor
Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry's, Saying Its Independence on Social Issues Has Been Stifled
"The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose.”
September 17, 2025
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Ingredients
Boutique Pretzel Maker Stays Relevant By Focusing on Ingredients, Quality Despite Rising Costs
Uncle Jerry's has persevered for nearly 40 years by staying adaptable and agile, but tariffs add a layer of unpredictability.
September 17, 2025
Graeme Lowdon, the team principal of the new Formula One team Cadillac, talks to The Associated Press during an interview at the Silverstone racetrack, ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Labeling
Cadillac F1 Team Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Jim Beam
Cadillac showcases its desire to be a true American team in a primarily European-based series.
September 17, 2025
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National Food Safety Education Month: Committing to a Safer Food Supply
September 17, 2025
A sign marks the entrance of the Boar's Head processing plant in Jarratt, Va., on Thursday Aug. 29, 2024.
Congress Asks Whether Boar's Head Deli Meat Plant Tied to Deadly Outbreak Will Be Fit to Reopen
September 16, 2025
Target shipped packages.
Target Steps Up Next-Day Parcel Delivery As Discounter Tries to Narrow Gap With Rivals
September 16, 2025
A McDonald's location in Rome, N.Y.
McDonald's to Spend $200M to Promote Regenerative Practices on Cattle Ranches
September 15, 2025
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Perdue Farms to Cut Nearly 300 Jobs at Indiana Plant
September 15, 2025
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Make Food Manufacturing a 'Preferred Source' on Google
September 12, 2025
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Former Exec of Mars Candy Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Stealing $28 Million
September 12, 2025
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Coca‑Cola Joins MIT AI Consortium
September 11, 2025
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Red Bull, Partners to Begin Building $1.5B North Carolina Hub
September 11, 2025
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Nelson-Jameson Overhauls New Pennsylvania Distribution Hub
September 10, 2025
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Virginia Nuts, Snacks Producer Adds New Facility
September 9, 2025
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Tyson Foods Cuts Chief Supply Chain Officer for Violating Code of Conduct
September 8, 2025
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Labor
How to Give Temporary Workers in Food and Beverage Manufacturing the Skills to Unleash Their Full Potential
Temp workers are a critical component that can quickly become a liability.
September 18, 2025
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Consumer Trends
North Dakota Columnist Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral Dies at 99
She famously wrote in praise of the chain's chicken Alfredo as “warm and comforting on a cold day.”
September 18, 2025
An Uber Eats package on a Flytrex drone.
Supply Chain
Uber Partners with Flytrex to Launch Drone Delivery
Investment underscores Uber’s first step into autonomous aerial logistics.
September 18, 2025
Women open freshly cooked oysters in Tsokomey, Ghana, Aug. 6, 2025.
Labor
In Coastal Ghana, Female Oyster Farmers Try to Save an Old Practice Threatened by Climate Change
As global temperatures and sea levels rise, mangroves continue to be depleted.
September 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks at the Liberal caucus in Edmonton, Sept. 10, 2025.
Supply Chain
Canada's Carney Heads to Mexico to Discuss Trade Before a Review of Their U.S. Trade Deal
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, or USMCA, is up for review next year.
September 18, 2025
Starbucks logo outside a shop.
Labor
Starbucks Workers Sue Over Company's New Dress Code
The company changed the dress code but refused to reimburse workers for new clothes.
September 18, 2025
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Security Breach: Using AI to Stay Ahead of the Hack
Ironically, the key is making people a bigger part of key processes and plans.
September 18, 2025
The new Cracker Barrel logo is displayed on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in New York.
Facility
Cracker Barrel Expects Weaker Sales, Restaurant Traffic After Logo Controversy
On top of an expected $25 million tariff hit, the company faces an up to 7% traffic decline in 2026.
September 18, 2025
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Facility
Smarter from the Inside Out
How material, automation and sustainability are reshaping cold storage manufacturing.
September 17, 2025
Fruits and vegetables lined up at a grocery store.
Safety
Study Finds Plastic Nanoparticles Can Accumulate In the Edible Parts of Vegetables
From tire wear to a laundry cycle, degradation can lead to plastic particles almost anywhere.
September 17, 2025
A group of brown grasshoppers.
Ingredients
Would You Eat a Grasshopper? In Oaxaca, It’s Been a Tasty Tradition for Thousands of Years
The insects are both high in protein and a source of vitamins and minerals.
September 17, 2025
Splenda and SlimFast brand logos.
Capital Investment
Splenda Brand Manufacturer Acquires Slimfast U.S. Brand
The companies are united by purpose: empowering healthier choices with great taste.
September 17, 2025
A Costco Wholesale is seen July 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Recalls/Alerts
Costco Recalls Prosecco Because Bottles Could Shatter Without Warning
There is no word regarding how many affected bottles were sold or how the problem was discovered.
September 16, 2025
Real-time data from PLCs and sensors to MRO teams.
Products
MaintainX, Inductive Automation Integration Turns Equipment Data Into Actionable Insights
The information enables real-time asset health monitoring and automatic work order creation.
September 16, 2025