Food Manufacturing

In this June 1, 2017 file photo, part of the Didion Milling Plant lies in ruins following a May 31, 2017, explosion in Cambria, Wis.

Wisconsin Corn Mill Owners Plead to Federal Charges in Fatal Explosion

They will pay $11.25 million.

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J.M. Smucker Agrees to Sell Sahale Brand

Second Nature Brands is set to acquire the business.

September 28, 2023

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Pharmaceutical Giant Bayer Adds Strawberries

The chemical and biotech company announced its acquisition of a British company’s strawberry assets.

September 28, 2023

Smoke billows from a fire burning in the mountains over Napa Valley, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Oakville, Calif.

Wildfires Can Make California Red Taste Like an Ashtray

How scientists plan to combat it.

September 28, 2023

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FDA Updates Guidance for Food Allergens

A new chapter outlines ways to protect food from major allergen cross-contact.

September 26, 2023

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Kellogg Brand Announces Plant-Based 'Steakhouse' Burger

MorningStar Farms said it is meeting demand for "a premium plant-based burger option."

September 26, 2023

Tyson Closes 4 Plants; Big 3 Auto Strike; Volvo Ditches Sedans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 131

August 14, 2023

Kimchi Factory Gets Green Light Despite Odor Concerns

August 11, 2023

Anheuser-Busch Cuts Hundreds of Jobs

July 27, 2023

Russia Seizes Control Over Carlsberg, Danone Despite Impending Sales

July 18, 2023

How to Prevent Recall-Causing Label Problems

How to Prevent Recall-Causing Label Problems

Many recalls are caused by bad labels, including labels that are incomplete, obsolete, misidentified or mismatched.This new brief tells you how in-house digital label printing can automate label production and substantially reduce the risk of mislabeled products.

September 29, 2023

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Researchers Create Formula for Synthetic Molasses

The product will pave the way for researchers and food engineers to develop novel industrial processes.

September 29, 2023

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Security Breach: 'They're Hitting Everyone They Can'

How and why hackers are targeting smaller enterprises, and one organization's efforts to defend manufacturing.

September 29, 2023

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Meal Kit Company Blue Apron Acquired for $103M

The company built itself into a known name in the meal kit sector — but it's faced increased competition.

September 29, 2023

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Cantaloupe Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

The recall affects nearly 6,500 cases of whole cantaloupe.

September 29, 2023

A woman looks at Apple's new iPhone 15 at an Apple Store in Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 2023.

Higher Gas Prices Lift Key Inflation Gauge

But underlying price pressures remain mild.

September 29, 2023

Kim Dillon, manager at Ben & Ben Becnel, Inc., rightens a sprinkler in one of their greenhouses in Plaquemines Parish, La., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

Louisiana Citrus Farmers See Mass Influx of Salt Water

It could threaten seedlings.

September 29, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the fast food bill surrounded by fast food workers at the SEIU Local 721 in Los Angeles, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

New California Law Raises Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers to $20 Per Hour

Fast food workers in the state will have the highest guaranteed base salary in the industry.

September 29, 2023

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Earthworms Contribute to More than 6% of Global Grain Production

The estimates would mean that earthworms account for 140 million metric tons of food each year.

September 28, 2023

A pendant, espresso cups and flower planters 3D printed from used coffee grounds.

3D Printing with Coffee

Turning used grounds into caffeinated creations.

September 28, 2023

Timothy Kinyua unloads sacks of onions at a market in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 12, 2023.

Food Prices Rising as Countries Limit Exports

Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia's war.

September 28, 2023

A sign at McMurdo Station, Dec. 4, 2018.

Workers Banned from Buying Alcohol on U.S. Antarctic Base

McMurdo Station has been plagued by reports of harassment.

September 28, 2023

A hiring sign displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Aug. 31, 2023.

Layoffs Remain Rare as Unemployment Applications Inch Up

Applications increased modestly after reaching their lowest levels in months.

September 28, 2023

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Airline Foodservice Company Ordered to Repay More than $100K

A court also ordered the company to pay a penalty.

September 27, 2023

Going with the Inspection Grain

The "Holy Grail" of any food machinery investment: maximizing total cost of ownership in a sustainable way.

September 27, 2023