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The entrance to the Boar's Head deli meat plant in New Castle, Ind., Aug. 6, 2025.
Safety
Boar's Head Plans to Reopen Troubled Deli Meat Plant, but Reports of Sanitation Problems Persist
The facility was at the heart of a deadly food poisoning outbreak last year.
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Ingredients
Researchers Create Better Blue Food Dye from Algae
A protein found in algae can be a vibrant blue — and could also replace synthetic emulsifiers.
August 7, 2025
Strikers stand in front of the Birtat factory in Murr, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
Labor
Strike at Kebab Factory Threatens Price Increases, Shortages
Workers at the Birtat Meat World SE factory have walked off their jobs demanding wage increases.
August 7, 2025
Potato chips are displayed at a store in New York, March 25, 2021.
Consumer Trends
Americans Get More than Half Their Calories From Ultra-processed Foods, CDC Report Says
The top sources include burgers, snacks, pizza and sweetened drinks.
August 7, 2025
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Supply Chain
Dole Sells Its Fresh Vegetable Business
The parent of packaged salads brand Organicgirl acquired the segment for $140 million.
August 6, 2025
Bottles of raw milk at a store in Temecula, Calif., May 8, 2024.
Safety
Raw Milk Sickens 21 People in Florida Including 6 Children
Seven people have been hospitalized, and at least two are suffering severe complications.
August 6, 2025
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Vineyards in Heladsburg, Calif.
California Wine Industry Torn on Trump Tariffs
August 6, 2025
Samuel Adams sign at Fenway Park, Boston.
Boston Beer Founder to Return as CEO
August 5, 2025
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B&G Foods Sells Canned Vegetable Brand
August 5, 2025
Flies of various species sit stuck in a trap near the pens of an auction in Hermosillo, Sonora state, Mexico, July 29, 2025.
Mexican Ranchers Struggle as Tiny Parasite Ravages Cattle Exports
August 5, 2025
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Utz to Close Michigan Plant
August 4, 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway Writes Down Its Investment in Kraft Heinz
August 4, 2025
A customer buys Chinese made ginger candy at 99 Ranch Market, an Asian grocery store in Los Angeles, April 7, 2025.
Vast Majority of U.S. Adults Stressed About Grocery Costs
August 4, 2025
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Glass Plant Shuts Down Production, Cuts Dozens of Jobs
August 1, 2025
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Danone Sues Chobani Over Coffee Packaging
August 1, 2025
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Recall Issued Over Energy Drinks Mistakenly Containing Vodka
July 31, 2025
A price for beef is displayed at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., July 17, 2025.
Expanding Cattle Herds Amid Record Beef Prices Isn't so Simple
July 31, 2025
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Private Equity Owner of Bolthouse Farms to Acquire Kombucha Brand Health-Ade
July 30, 2025
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The Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing
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The Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing
For many businesses, outsourcing is the key to scaling up without investing in massive facilities or specialized equipment.
August 1, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the army leaders at the Hotel le Brienne, Paris, July 13, 2025.
Safety
France’s Top Court Strikes Down Pesticide Clause in Farming Law
The court said the measure failed to protect the environment and future generations.
August 8, 2025
Plastic items are seen on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 before the second segment of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2).
Packaging
U.S. at Plastics Treaty Talks Is Rare International Participation Under Trump
A look at the U.S.'s position at the negotiations.
August 8, 2025
A prayer vigil for immigrants outside Santa Ana Immigration Court in Santa Ana, Calif., July 31, 2025.
Safety
Faith Leaders Rally to Support Immigrants Facing Deportation in Southern California
Numerous churches have delivered food and medicine to those afraid to leave their homes.
August 8, 2025
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Safety
Licorice Extract Keeps Ready-to-Eat Chicken Safer, Longer
Research suggests that the extract not only prevents spoilage, but maintains overall quality.
August 8, 2025
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Packaging
Friendly’s Brand Ice Cream Recalled After Packaging Error
Cartons of "Cookies & Cream" were packaged in "Vanilla Bean" containers.
August 8, 2025
Clearance home appliances are displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.
Consumer Trends
What U.S. Consumers Can Expect from New Tariffs on Imported Goods
It’s been nearly 100 years since the nation had an import tax rate as high as the one set Thursday.
August 8, 2025
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Labor
How Manufacturers Are Using Process Automation to Fill the Labor Gap
The question has become less about recruitment — and more about rethinking how work gets done.
August 7, 2025
A humanoid robot works at the reception of a restaurant at the Robot Mall, said to be the world's first humanoid intelligent robot 4S store, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
Labor
China Opens All-Service Robot Store
Robots can be seen plucking boxes off a pharmacy shelf and serving drinks from behind a bar.
August 7, 2025
A vessel is loaded with containers at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah Garden City Terminal, Oct. 21, 2021, Savannah, Ga.
Supply Chain
Cargo Surge Amid Tariff Turmoil Drives Port of Savannah to Its 2nd Busiest Year
But double-digit increases during the spring months were followed by a drop in June.
August 7, 2025
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Security Breach: The Keys to Being 'Proactively Paranoid, Not Paralyzed'
Using AI and other tools to prioritize and plan in responding to new attacks and legacy vulnerabilities.
August 7, 2025
The Statue of Liberty is seen near Port Liberty Terminals, New York, Aug. 6, 2025.
Supply Chain
Trump's Broad Tariffs Go into Effect Just as U.S. Economic Pain Is Surfacing
Goods from more than 60 countries and the EU became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.
August 7, 2025
Bottling conveyor line with rows of glass bottles.
Labeling
How Automation Is Changing the Way for New Regulatory Strategies
Meeting the demand of transparency keeping up with demand of regulations.
August 6, 2025
Nelson-Jameson's Shane Krieger, lifting the cover off an Alfa Laval ThinkTop Valve.
Safety
Preventative Maintenance and the ROI of Optimizing a Sanitation & Hygiene Program
Plan your maintenance, or it will plan you.
August 6, 2025
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Safety
Discovering Nature's Own Pest Control
“Talking plants” can boost the natural defense mechanisms of neighboring crops.
August 6, 2025