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A child plays near a machine where sugar cane is weighed in La Romana, Dominican Republic, Nov. 17, 2021.
Labor
Watchdog Calls for Import Ban Over Forced Labor in Sugarcane Fields
A 2022 ban on imports of sugar was reversed under the Trump administration last year.
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Facility
Snack Maker Opens New Facility at Former Butterball Site in Arkansas
The company plans to create over 150 jobs in three years.
August 18, 2026
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Capital Investment
Ferrero to Acquire Granola, Cereals Brand Purely Elizabeth
The deal follows the Nutella maker’s addition of Kellogg’s cereal brands last year.
August 18, 2026
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Facility
Tyson to Close 2 Facilities, Cut 3,200 Jobs
The company is also selling a third location.
August 17, 2026
Workers sort avocados at a packing plant in Tacambaro, Mexico, Aug. 13, 2026.
Safety
Avocado Pickers in Mexico Welcome Restart of Exports to U.S.
Some 200,000 people employed by Michoacán’s avocado industry were left in limbo.
August 17, 2026
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Consumer Trends
Campbell’s Announces Gluten-Free Goldfish
The new cheddar-flavored crackers will debut later this year.
August 14, 2026
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German Cookie Maker to Expand in the U.S.
August 12, 2026
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Nearly 150-Year-Old Beef Plant Set for Closure Will Remain Open
August 13, 2026
Farmer Henrik Jan ten Cate stands in his potato field, Poortvliet, Netherlands, Aug. 11, 2026.
Punishing Drought Shrivels Dutch Potatoes, Bosnian Corn
August 13, 2026
A coalition of farmers, consumer and environmental groups hold placards after a press conference at the Greenpeace office in Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 11, 2026.
Farmers, Environmental Groups Call for Rejection of GMO Rice Trial
August 12, 2026
Compostable straws and a fork are displayed at CJ Biomaterials, Woburn, Mass., Aug. 3, 2026.
Researchers Create 'Plastic' Forks Made From Sugar
August 12, 2026
A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outside offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020.
FDA Proposes New Requirements for Food Additives and Ingredients
August 11, 2026
Workers unload crates of wine grapes, Corte Franca, Italy, Aug. 6, 2026.
Extreme Heat Reshapes Italy's Sparkling Wine Industry
August 11, 2026
Taylor Farms boxes are loaded on a field in the town of Doctor Mora, Guanajuato, Mexico, March 26, 2008.
Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeno Products Over Salmonella Concerns
August 10, 2026
Worker Hou Yuxin packs durian fruit imported from Malaysia at a shop in Beijing, July 13, 2026.
Growers Fight Extreme Weather to Meet China's Demand for Smelly Fruit
August 10, 2026
Kellogg's Froot Loops are displayed in a Costco in Pittsburgh, July 14, 2025.
Kellogg to Remove Artificial Dyes From Cereals by the End of the Year
August 7, 2026
Lobster fishermen work at sunrise off Kennebunkport, Maine, Sept. 8, 2022.
Court Raises First Amendment Concerns in Fishing Industry Lawsuit
August 7, 2026
Crates of avocados wait to be processed at a packing plant in Uruapan, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2022.
U.S. Suspends Avocado Inspections Due to 'Threat'
August 6, 2026
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When Filling Automation Wins
See how automated bulk bag filling and palletizing helped eliminate labor challenges and improve output.
August 1, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, July 29, 2026.
Consumer Trends
'Many' Fed Officials Think Higher Rates Will Be Needed if Inflation Stays High
Inflation has since showed signs of cooling, though gas prices have rebounded.
August 19, 2026
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5 Mins w/Food Manufacturing: Keeping Pace with Evolving Process Quality Specs
Equipment requirements can be vast and specific.
August 19, 2026
Workers collect grapes to be dried into raisins at a vineyard, Zhari district, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2026.
Supply Chain
Afghan Farmers Turn Their Grapes into Raisins After Border Closures Slash Fruit Exports to Pakistan
But even for raisins, prices have tanked.
August 19, 2026
An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin.
Consumer Trends
Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery of Lightweight Packages to 500 U.S. Cities
The plan would expand the company's drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide.
August 19, 2026
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials, in Washington, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Supply Chain
U.S. Reportedly Delaying 50% Tariffs on $20B Worth of Canadian Imports
The decision came two hours before the sanctions were set to take effect.
August 19, 2026
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Facility
Meat Processor Accused of Dumping Animal Blood, Waste Into Nearby Waters
The alleged scheme looked to avoid millions of dollars in annual waste removal costs.
August 18, 2026
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Ingredients
Protein-enriched Ketchup Gets a Boost From Algae
Tests found that protein extracted from algae helped maintain the condiment's taste and appearance.
August 18, 2026
The Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area near Page, Ariz., July 15, 2026.
Supply Chain
Lake Powell Hits Record Low, Threatening Key Water Supply
The region saw a record-dry winter, but the crisis has been in the making for years.
August 18, 2026
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials, Aug. 17, 2026.
Supply Chain
U.S., Canada Hold Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The threat would impose tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.
August 18, 2026
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Facility
Xylem to Acquire Pump Suppliers in Nearly $1.5B Deal
The company said the deal would bolster its position in both the industrial and municipal markets.
August 17, 2026
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Ingredients
Bill Would Regulate Hemp THC Drinks Like Alcohol
It already has support from retailers and lobbies.
August 17, 2026
A replica of the original In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park, Calif., Feb. 2025.
Consumer Trends
Pull Up to the Window for an American Icon: The Drive-thru
The union of fast food and cars dates to the late 1940s.
August 17, 2026
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a meeting with members of the Homeless Workers Movement, Taboao da Serra, Brazil, Aug. 8, 2026.
Supply Chain
Brazil Triggers Reciprocity Process Against U.S. Tariffs
The proceedings do not necessarily mean Brazil will retaliate against the tariffs.
August 17, 2026
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Yamaha Cuts Production; SpaceX's Terafab in Texas; GM Ends Samsung Venture | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 281
Also on the podcast, Kimberly-Clark picks Arizona for pilot project, Milwaukee Tool thief gets five years and small implant delivers cancer-targeted light inside your body.
August 17, 2026