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In this Nov. 5, 2019 file photo, an electronic card with ballot information is seen inserted in a voting machine in Dallas, GA.

Unknowns about 2020 Election Make Some Businesses Cautious

Presidential election years can be tough on small and mid-sized businesses — they tend to cut their spending when they're uncertain about what lies ahead.

In this July 30, 2019, file photo people work in the production area at the Honda Aircraft Co. headquarters in Greensboro, NC where the HondaJet Elite aircraft is manufactured.

US Manufacturing Contracts for Third Straight Month

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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Slowing in Q3

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Survey: 61% of US Employees Have Experienced Or Witnessed Discrimination at Work

Industrial Media Acquires Iconic Brands

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Part of Bourbon Warehouse Collapses in Western Kentucky

Around 20,000 barrels are stored at the location, and it appears that about 4,000 were affected.

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Canada to Allow the Sale of Cannabis Edibles Late This Year

The Canadian government says a limited selection of cannabis-laced food products won't hit retail shelves in the country before mid-December.

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Ruiz Foods Products Inc. Recalls Bacon Breakfast Wrap Products

Ruiz Foods Products Inc. is recalling 246,514 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat breakfast wrap products containing bacon that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.

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Antimicrobial Protection for the Food & Beverage Processing Industry

Providing antimicrobial protection on electrical wiring devices, cords, cables and connectors is key to preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms like E. coli, staphylococcus, listeria, and salmonella.

Cargill to Spend $30M for Ideas to End Brazil Deforestation

The Minnesota-based agribusiness giant will spend $30 million to fund new ideas for ending deforestation in Brazil, and called on its peers, governments, and organizations to work together to come up with real solutions.

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EU Hails Draft Deal to Boost U.S. Beef Imports

The European Commission says it's reached an agreement with the United States to allow more hormone-free U.S. beef onto the European market.

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Pasture Raised Foods, LLC Recalls Raw Whole Poultry Products

Pasture Raised Foods, LLC is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen raw whole poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week.

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What's So Bad About Processed Foods? Scientists Offer Clues

Chips, soda, and frozen pizzas tend to be full of salt, sugar, and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there's something else about such processed foods that might be bad for us.

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Yogurt Company Offers to Pay School District's Lunch Debt

Yogurt company Chobani has offered to pay off $85,000 in student lunch debt at an Idaho school district.

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King Arthur Flour Recalls Some Flour Due to E. Coli Risk

A Vermont-based flour company is voluntarily recalling some bags of flour due to potential E. coli contamination.

GSF Expands Food Concept Development With Opening of 10th Innovation Center

The ten Innovation Centers provide the right environment for quality experts, nutritionists, chefs, food scientists and regulatory specialists to collaborate with GSF customers to develop hundreds of new products each year.

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Not to be Outdone, Tyson Enters Plant-Based Meat Market

The fast-growing market for meat alternatives has a surprising new player: Tyson Foods.

FILE - In this June 10, 2019, file photo, researchers of the Veterinary Institute under the Academy of Agricultural Research check on African Swine Flu at Ryongsong District in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Wednesday, June 12 says it's actively fighting the spread of highly contagious African swine fever weeks after it reported an outbreak near its border with China. (AP Photo/Cha Song Ho, File)

North Korea Says It's Fighting Swine Fever With Quarantine

The North's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper said workers around the country were proceeding with 'airtight' quarantine efforts to prevent the spread of the disease and ensure safety in livestock production.

Cargill Highlights Sustainability Progress Across Multiple Supply Chains

Newly published reports detail efforts to protect the planet and advance sustainable operations across the globe.

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Trump Orders Simpler Path for Genetically Engineered Food

President Trump wants to make it easier for genetically engineered plants and animals to enter the food supply, and he signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to simplify the 'regulatory maze' for producers.

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Fresh Choices, Fresh Challenges: How Automation can Optimize Food Distribution

To remain competitive, food manufacturers and distributors now have to maneuver through a proliferating number of SKUs and seasonal peaks in business, all while ensuring their products comply with stringent regulations on food quality and safety. One of the most critical points in this complex supply chain is the distribution center, where efficient material flow is necessary to deliver fresh, top-quality products to market.

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USDA: Weather Delay Cuts Corn Crop to Smallest in 4 Years

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lowered its estimate of this year's corn crop to the lowest in four years, saying wet weather has delayed planting and reduced acres planted and the expected per-acre yield.

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The Future of Agriculture is at Risk

Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

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3 Ex-Workers Charged With Animal Cruelty at Indiana Dairy

Three former employees of a large northwestern Indiana dairy have been charged with animal cruelty following the release of undercover video showing workers kicking and throwing young calves, officials said Monday.

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4 Questions to Answer Before Implementing an Analytics Strategy

Analytics can be the answer to the unknown challenges that exist in your production lines, but it doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing approach. Addressing infrastructure and security concerns first, then implementing a focused project, can be the first steps you take to achieve increased capacity, productivity, and yield.

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Is Beyond Meat Overcooked?

The price for a share of Beyond Meat almost tripled on the first day of trading in May and that was just a taste of what was to come.

Brown-Forman to Acquire Fords Gin

Brown-Forman will add Fords Gin, a premium gin, to its growing portfolio.

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McIlhenny Co. Names Descendant of Tabasco Founder as CEO

News outlets report Monday that Harold Osborn will take over the company, popularly known for creating the Tabasco brand and distributing Tabasco Pepper Sauce.

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Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Fritter Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Tyson Foods is recalling 190,757 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fritter products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday.

Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries That Might Have Hepatitis A

Grocery stores owned by Kroger across the country are recalling store-label frozen berries because they might be contaminated with hepatitis A.

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Bioengineered Salmon Won't Come From U.S.'s Biggest Farm State

Genetically engineered salmon is heading to store shelves in the U.S., but it won't be coming from the biggest salmon farming state in the country.

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Impoverished French Given Poor Quality Meat in Fraud Scheme

French authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged fraud scheme involving French and Polish companies suspected of providing minced meat of extremely poor quality to charities.

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Mexico's Tequila Exporters Warily Eye U.S. Tariffs Deadline

Multiple tequila industry insiders said privately that some companies had been rushing to export as much as possible ahead of Monday's tariff deadline.