Published Content Feed | Food Manufacturing https://www.foodmanufacturing.com The latest published content from Food Manufacturing en-usThe Dangerous, Arduous Process of Making Palm Sugar https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22890446/the-dangerous-arduous-process-of-making-palm-sugar https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22890446/the-dangerous-arduous-process-of-making-palm-sugar Unlike previous generations, young people in Cambodia's rural areas have more options for work. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:01:41 -0500 Labor USDA Awards Millions to Bolster Organic Products https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890443/usda-awards-millions-to-bolster-organic-products https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890443/usda-awards-millions-to-bolster-organic-products The agency anticipates that projects funded through the program will benefit more than 27,000 producers. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:54:44 -0500 Supply Chain Celestial-Themed Doughnuts, Beer to Mark Total Solar Eclipse https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890439/celestialthemed-doughnuts-beer-to-mark-total-solar-eclipse https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890439/celestialthemed-doughnuts-beer-to-mark-total-solar-eclipse Some towns and business owners have been anticipating the event — and huge crowds — for years. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:48:37 -0500 Consumer Trends Sanders Wants the U.S. to Adopt 32-Hour Workweek https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22890430/sanders-wants-the-us-to-adopt-32hour-workweek https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22890430/sanders-wants-the-us-to-adopt-32hour-workweek Could workers and companies benefit? Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:29:56 -0500 Labor As Tractor Protests Grow, EU Offers More Concessions to Farmers https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890427/as-tractor-protests-grow-eu-offers-more-concessions-to-farmers https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890427/as-tractor-protests-grow-eu-offers-more-concessions-to-farmers The bloc's executive arm proposed weakening even more climate and environmental measures. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:24:14 -0500 Supply Chain McDonald's Apologizes for Global System Outage https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890422/mcdonalds-apologizes-for-global-system-outage https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890422/mcdonalds-apologizes-for-global-system-outage The company said the issue was nearly resolved after about 12 hours. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:18:43 -0500 Facility Keurig Announces Single-Serve Coffee Overhaul https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22890249/keurig-announces-singleserve-coffee-overhaul https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22890249/keurig-announces-singleserve-coffee-overhaul The company highlighted "K-Rounds," a plastic-free coffee pod. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:41:44 -0500 Packaging Altria to Sell Part of its Stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22890246/altria-to-sell-part-of-its-stake-in-anheuserbusch-inbev https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22890246/altria-to-sell-part-of-its-stake-in-anheuserbusch-inbev The currently holds shares representing about 10% ownership. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:34:43 -0500 Capital Investment Duchess of Sussex Teases New Food Brand https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890243/duchess-of-sussex-teases-new-food-brand https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890243/duchess-of-sussex-teases-new-food-brand American Riviera Orchard has sought trademarks for "jellies, jams" and "marmalades." Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:18:40 -0500 Consumer Trends System Outages Hit McDonald's https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890238/system-outages-hit-mcdonalds https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890238/system-outages-hit-mcdonalds Some locations were shuttered for hours. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:12:16 -0500 Facility Fishermen Hope for Many Years of Baby Eel Harvests https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890237/fishermen-hope-for-many-years-of-baby-eel-harvests https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890237/fishermen-hope-for-many-years-of-baby-eel-harvests Elvers are worth more than $2,000 a pound. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:01:28 -0500 Supply Chain Spring Means 'Mud Sales' in Pennsylvania's Amish Country https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890233/spring-means-mud-sales-in-pennsylvanias-amish-country https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890233/spring-means-mud-sales-in-pennsylvanias-amish-country The auctions feature homemade food and farm equipment. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:51:06 -0500 Consumer Trends Farmers Disrupt Traffic at Belgium's Major Ports https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890228/farmers-disrupt-traffic-at-belgiums-major-ports https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890228/farmers-disrupt-traffic-at-belgiums-major-ports They shied away from a full blockade following warnings by port authorities. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:45:46 -0500 Supply Chain Impossible Foods Unveils 'Meatier' Branding https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890122/impossible-foods-unveils-meatier-branding https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890122/impossible-foods-unveils-meatier-branding The company says it hopes to welcome more consumers into the plant-based category. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:20:03 -0500 Consumer Trends Wendy’s 'Surge Pricing' Mess Looks Like a Case Study in Stakeholder Conflict https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890121/wendys-surge-pricing-mess-looks-like-a-case-study-in-stakeholder-conflict https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890121/wendys-surge-pricing-mess-looks-like-a-case-study-in-stakeholder-conflict Two words created a publicity nightmare for the fast-food giant. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:11:48 -0500 Consumer Trends Montana Rancher Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Create 'Giant' Hybrid Sheep https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890117/montana-rancher-pleads-guilty-in-scheme-to-create-giant-hybrid-sheep https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890117/montana-rancher-pleads-guilty-in-scheme-to-create-giant-hybrid-sheep He was charged with wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to traffic wildlife. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:54:29 -0500 Supply Chain Farmer Protest in New Delhi Demands Minimum Crop Price Guarantee https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890115/farmer-protest-in-new-delhi-demands-minimum-crop-price-guarantee https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890115/farmer-protest-in-new-delhi-demands-minimum-crop-price-guarantee The protesters entered the capital after weeks of being blocked. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:48:22 -0500 Supply Chain Trader Joe's $3 Mini Totes Reselling for Hundreds https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890112/trader-joes-3-mini-totes-reselling-for-hundreds https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890112/trader-joes-3-mini-totes-reselling-for-hundreds The mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:37:47 -0500 Consumer Trends 'Pi Day' Celebrates Math, Science and Pies https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890110/pi-day-celebrates-math-science-and-pies https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890110/pi-day-celebrates-math-science-and-pies For a Connecticut baker, March 14 is one of its biggest days of the year. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:32:12 -0500 Consumer Trends New Certification Could Promote More Climate-Friendly Livestock Operations https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22889990/new-certification-could-promote-more-climatefriendly-livestock-operations https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22889990/new-certification-could-promote-more-climatefriendly-livestock-operations But only if it's done right. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:49:58 -0500 Facility The Benefits of Warehouse Automation for Food Manufacturers https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/blog/22889987/the-benefits-of-warehouse-automation-for-food-manufacturers https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/blog/22889987/the-benefits-of-warehouse-automation-for-food-manufacturers How it offers companies a competitive edge. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:44:26 -0500 Supply Chain Del Monte Debuts 'Personal-Size' Pineapple https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889985/del-monte-debuts-personalsize-pineapple https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889985/del-monte-debuts-personalsize-pineapple The produce giant said the "Precious Honeyglow" is designed to help reduce food waste. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:36:55 -0500 Consumer Trends Judge Upholds Program Allowing Migrants from 4 Countries https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889982/judge-upholds-program-allowing-migrants-from-4-countries https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889982/judge-upholds-program-allowing-migrants-from-4-countries Advocates for the federal government had said the program helped the nation's farm labor shortage. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:32:58 -0500 Labor Great Value Brand Cashews Recalled Over Labeling Issue https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labeling/news/22889981/great-value-brand-cashews-recalled-over-labeling-issue https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labeling/news/22889981/great-value-brand-cashews-recalled-over-labeling-issue Coconut cashews were found in a container labeled as honey roasted cashews. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:22:26 -0500 Labeling Vegetable Growing, Packing Firm Fined Over Wage Violations https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889976/vegetable-growing-packing-firm-fined-over-wage-violations https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889976/vegetable-growing-packing-firm-fined-over-wage-violations Federal officials recovered nearly $480,000 for more than 200 workers. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:11:38 -0500 Labor In the Mekong Delta, the Lure of the City Grows Amid Climate Change https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889974/in-the-mekong-delta-the-lure-of-the-city-grows-amid-climate-change https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889974/in-the-mekong-delta-the-lure-of-the-city-grows-amid-climate-change Farming in the fertile delta is getting harder. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:05:52 -0500 Supply Chain Rare 2-Faced Calf Flourishing Despite the Odds https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22889971/rare-2faced-calf-flourishing-despite-the-odds https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22889971/rare-2faced-calf-flourishing-despite-the-odds The farmers said the chance of that type of birth is 1 in 400 million. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:57:02 -0500 Facility U.S. Army Boats to Build Floating Pier for Food Deliveries to Gaza https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889968/us-army-boats-to-build-floating-pier-for-food-deliveries-to-gaza https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889968/us-army-boats-to-build-floating-pier-for-food-deliveries-to-gaza A modular causeway system would allow ships to unload large containers of aid. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:48:21 -0500 Supply Chain Confidentiality Pact Deepens Mystery of Wage Law's Bakery Clause https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889863/confidentiality-pact-deepens-mystery-of-wage-laws-bakery-clause https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889863/confidentiality-pact-deepens-mystery-of-wage-laws-bakery-clause The agreement prevents some private groups from discussing negotiations. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:51:14 -0500 Labor How Salty Foods Make People Sick https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/22889862/how-salty-foods-make-people-sick https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/22889862/how-salty-foods-make-people-sick The ancient ingredient's impact on the microbiome. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:42:04 -0500 Ingredients Jones Soda Expands into Alcoholic Beverages https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889860/jones-soda-expands-into-alcoholic-beverages https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889860/jones-soda-expands-into-alcoholic-beverages The company announced the launch of "Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda." Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:28:59 -0500 Consumer Trends Hidden Valley Ranch, Cheez-It Launch 'Cheezy Ranch' https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889859/hidden-valley-ranch-cheezit-launch-cheezy-ranch https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889859/hidden-valley-ranch-cheezit-launch-cheezy-ranch The product will roll out at Kroger and Walmart stores in the coming weeks. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:25:35 -0500 Consumer Trends Aid Ship Sets Sail to Gaza, Where Hundreds of Thousands Face Starvation https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889855/aid-ship-sets-sail-to-gaza-where-hundreds-of-thousands-face-starvation https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889855/aid-ship-sets-sail-to-gaza-where-hundreds-of-thousands-face-starvation The vessel is loaded with roughly 200 tons of food. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:03:44 -0500 Supply Chain Want to Buy 'Made in the USA' Meat and Eggs? https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labeling/news/22889825/want-to-buy-made-in-the-usa-meat-and-eggs https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labeling/news/22889825/want-to-buy-made-in-the-usa-meat-and-eggs A new federal labeling rule might help. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:34:17 -0500 Labeling Tyson Closing Iowa Pork Plant https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889819/tyson-closing-iowa-pork-plant https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889819/tyson-closing-iowa-pork-plant The factory employs 1,200 people. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:13:53 -0500 Labor Walmart Announces Texas Milk Processing Plant https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22889699/walmart-announces-texas-milk-processing-plant https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22889699/walmart-announces-texas-milk-processing-plant The facility will be the company's third. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:22:24 -0500 Capital Investment Federal Judge Blocks Rule that Would Make it Easier for Workers to Unionize https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889697/federal-judge-blocks-rule-that-would-make-it-easier-for-workers-to-unionize https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22889697/federal-judge-blocks-rule-that-would-make-it-easier-for-workers-to-unionize The measure was set to take effect Monday. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:15:38 -0500 Labor Saudi Business to Leave Arizona Valley Amid Groundwater Spat https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889694/saudi-business-to-leave-arizona-valley-amid-groundwater-spat https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889694/saudi-business-to-leave-arizona-valley-amid-groundwater-spat The company came under fire for its use of groundwater to grow forage crops. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:07:18 -0500 Supply Chain What to Know About the Recall of Lead-Tainted Cinnamon https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22889690/what-to-know-about-the-recall-of-leadtainted-cinnamon https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22889690/what-to-know-about-the-recall-of-leadtainted-cinnamon The source of the recalled cinnamon is unclear — as is where it was produced. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:59:01 -0500 Safety Wearable Technology Measures Emotional Responses to Coffee https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889689/wearable-technology-measures-emotional-responses-to-coffee https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889689/wearable-technology-measures-emotional-responses-to-coffee The system could reduce biases in otherwise subjective quality assessments. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:53:42 -0500 Consumer Trends Algeria's Decision to Import Beef Met with Excitement, Skepticism https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889687/algerias-decision-to-import-beef-met-with-excitement-skepticism https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889687/algerias-decision-to-import-beef-met-with-excitement-skepticism An explosion in demand for meat is expected throughout Ramadan. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:46:39 -0500 Consumer Trends Parents 'Conflicted' Amid Rise of Zero-Alcohol Drinks https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889683/parents-conflicted-amid-rise-of-zeroalcohol-drinks https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889683/parents-conflicted-amid-rise-of-zeroalcohol-drinks The wider implications of the drinks for adolescents are still being studied. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:38:10 -0500 Consumer Trends Violence in Haiti Causing Food, Water Shortages https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889675/violence-in-haiti-causing-food-water-shortages https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22889675/violence-in-haiti-causing-food-water-shortages Unrelenting gang attacks have paralyzed the country for more than a week. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:18:18 -0500 Supply Chain Kraft Heinz Venture Launches Plant-Based Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889550/kraft-heinz-venture-launches-plantbased-oscar-mayer-hot-dogs https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889550/kraft-heinz-venture-launches-plantbased-oscar-mayer-hot-dogs The hot dogs and sausages are the first plant-based meat products from the joint venture. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:54:32 -0600 Consumer Trends Olive Oil Producers Push Back on Cutback Report https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889547/olive-oil-producers-push-back-on-cutback-report https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889547/olive-oil-producers-push-back-on-cutback-report They contend that a snapshot of consumer sentiment doesn't provide a full picture. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:47:04 -0600 Consumer Trends Aldi to Add Hundreds of Stores Across the U.S. https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889542/aldi-to-add-hundreds-of-stores-across-the-us https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889542/aldi-to-add-hundreds-of-stores-across-the-us The discount chain hopes to capitalize on Americans feeling the pinch from grocery prices. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:39:21 -0600 Consumer Trends Frozen Foods Manufacturer Cited Following Worker's Amputation Injury https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22889539/frozen-foods-manufacturer-cited-following-workers-amputation-injury https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22889539/frozen-foods-manufacturer-cited-following-workers-amputation-injury The company faces more than $500,000 in penalties. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:27:11 -0600 Safety Johnsonville Turkey Sausage Recalled After Reports of Rubber Pieces https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/recalls-alerts/news/22889534/johnsonville-turkey-sausage-recalled-after-reports-of-rubber-pieces https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/recalls-alerts/news/22889534/johnsonville-turkey-sausage-recalled-after-reports-of-rubber-pieces The recall affects more than 35,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:18:37 -0600 Recalls/Alerts Campbell’s Announces Limited 'Grilled Cheese and Tomato' Soup https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889532/campbells-announces-limited-grilled-cheese-and-tomato-soup https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22889532/campbells-announces-limited-grilled-cheese-and-tomato-soup The company is giving away 412 cans in honor of National Grilled Cheese Day. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:08:21 -0600 Consumer Trends Fields of Yellow Mustard Draw Visitors to California's Wine Country https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22889528/fields-of-yellow-mustard-draw-visitors-to-californias-wine-country https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22889528/fields-of-yellow-mustard-draw-visitors-to-californias-wine-country The plants are doing hard work to protect world-famous vineyards. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:53 -0600 Facility