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Taylor Farms boxes are loaded on a field in the town of Doctor Mora, Guanajuato, Mexico, March 26, 2008.
Recalls/Alerts
Taylor Farms Recalls Jalapeno Products Over Salmonella Concerns
The announcement followed its recall of iceberg lettuce in a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
Featured
Worker Hou Yuxin packs durian fruit imported from Malaysia at a shop in Beijing, July 13, 2026.
Supply Chain
Growers Fight Extreme Weather to Meet China's Demand for Smelly Fruit
Imports by China jumped six-fold in the past decade.
August 10, 2026
Kellogg's Froot Loops are displayed in a Costco in Pittsburgh, July 14, 2025.
Ingredients
Kellogg to Remove Artificial Dyes From Cereals by the End of the Year
The change comes a year ahead of schedule.
August 7, 2026
Lobster fishermen work at sunrise off Kennebunkport, Maine, Sept. 8, 2022.
Labeling
Court Raises First Amendment Concerns in Fishing Industry Lawsuit
New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium over its "Seafood Watch" program.
August 7, 2026
Crates of avocados wait to be processed at a packing plant in Uruapan, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2022.
Safety
U.S. Suspends Avocado Inspections Due to 'Threat'
At least four cartels operate in the region.
August 6, 2026
A Starbucks sign outside the coffee company's global headquarters, Seattle, May 11, 2026.
Facility
Police Raid Starbucks' South Korean HQ Over Ad Campaign That Evoked Massacre
Reports said that investigators also were sent to the residences of Starbucks executives.
August 6, 2026
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15 States Now Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Cyclospora Outbreak, CDC Says
August 6, 2026
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Chipotle Pulls Jalapeños as Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak
August 5, 2026
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Seaweed-derived Coating Keeps Strawberries Fresher Than a Fridge
August 5, 2026
Food
The Food Manufacturing Workforce Is Growing. Can Expertise Keep Up?
August 4, 2026
Lansing, Mich.
Michigan Reports the First U.S. Deaths Tied to Cyclospora
August 4, 2026
A person takes a picture during a tour on Lake Powell at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, July 15, 2026, near Page, Ariz.
Western States Would Share Cuts Under Federal Proposal for Colorado River
August 4, 2026
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117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory
August 3, 2026
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Wisconsin Cheese Maker to Acquire California Dip Company
July 31, 2026
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Researchers Discover Natural Replacement for Artificial Food Dyes
July 31, 2026
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Publix Recalls Organic Frozen Berries Over Potential E. Coli
July 31, 2026
Sludge pours out of a vat of fermenting fish sauce in an abandoned factory, St. Mary's, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 28, 2026.
Rotten Fish Sauce at Long-Shuttered Plant Will Finally Be Removed
July 30, 2026
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Wildfires Bring More Troubles to France's Wine Industry
July 30, 2026
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August 1, 2026
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Drainage line includes round bottom, cone bottom, and shallow configurations for varied drainage requirements.
August 10, 2026
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RC20 Compact Collaborative Palletizer for Heavier Cases
Features include higher payload capability and speed, combined with a very compact operational footprint.
August 10, 2026
An elephant walks past a homestead in the Kitenden village near Amboseli National Park in Kenya, Aug. 6, 2026.
Safety
Kenyan Farmers Dispute That Cyanide Poisoning Could Have Killed Elephants
Authorities suspect that the animals died after eating tomatoes on nearby farms.
August 10, 2026
Tim280
Video
Rotted Fish Sauce Removed; Magellan's Odd Bankruptcy; Pearson's Closes Candy Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 280
Also on the podcast, John Deere and UAW "half a billion" apart, the Tesla salvage boom and the passwords most likely to be breached.
August 10, 2026
A Kimberly-Clark employee at the company’s manufacturing facility in LaGrange, Georgia.
Facility
Kimberly-Clark Picks Arizona for $100M Pilot Project
This low-water plant could be transformative.
August 7, 2026
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Safety
Jalapeños in Salmonella Outbreak Tracked to Mexican Grower, Distributor
At least 345 people in 27 states have been reported getting sick from the strain.
August 7, 2026
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Supply Chain
Why Mexican Avocado Exports to the U.S. Have Once Again Been Stopped
No specific incident was cited in the current stoppage.
August 7, 2026
People stand outside the Coach & Horses pub, London, March 17, 2020.
Consumer Trends
Plan to Limit 'Vertical Drinking' Decried by Pub Landlords, U.K. Politicians
The Westminster City Council is seeking to reduce noise and disorderly behavior.
August 7, 2026
A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair in Sunrise, Fla., Aug. 28, 2025.
Labor
U.S. Employers Unexpectedly Cut 23,000 Jobs Amid Strain From Iran War
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market.
August 7, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a campaign event for Liberal Party Beaches-East York byelection candidate Tanveer Shahnawaz at The Stone Lion Pub, Toronto, Aug. 5, 2026.
Supply Chain
Carney Says U.S. Trade Talks Are 'Nasty' After Trump Criticizes Canada's Leadership
Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods later this month.
August 7, 2026
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Ingredients
USDA Adds Official Nutrition Profile for Watermelon Rind
The guidance could allow for more use of the fruit — and help reduce food waste.
August 6, 2026
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Facility
Motion & Flow Control Products Acquires California Distributor
The company said that the deal would bolster its presence on the West Coast.
August 5, 2026
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Facility
Update, Insights from Water Infrastructure Hacks
The terrifying potential of these attacks offers an inflection point for ICS and OT security upgrades.
August 5, 2026
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250-Gallon Retention Mixers Designed for High-Pressure Processing
Mixing is provided by fifteen specially designed agitator blades driven to 350 rpm by a 15 HP TEFC inverter-duty motor.
August 5, 2026