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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.
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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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Safety
15 States Now Linked to Iceberg Lettuce Cyclospora Outbreak, CDC Says
The FDA says it is tracking five separate ongoing outbreaks.
August 6, 2026
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Safety
Chipotle Pulls Jalapeños as Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak
Jalapeños are the suspected source of an outbreak tied to several restaurants in Minnesota.
August 5, 2026
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Packaging
Seaweed-derived Coating Keeps Strawberries Fresher Than a Fridge
The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration.
August 5, 2026
Food
Labor
The Food Manufacturing Workforce Is Growing. Can Expertise Keep Up?
Manufacturers will have to do two things at once.
August 4, 2026
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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
Organic lettuce is displayed in Falls Church, Va., March 11, 2017.
Between Prices and Parasites, Lettuce Causes Hard Times at Some Restaurants
July 30, 2026
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Hormel Names New CEO
July 29, 2026
An Enjoy By date is stamped on a drink displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods, June 30, 2026, San Francisco.
Tossing Out Food When the Date on the Label Has Passed?
July 29, 2026
Apral Jack orders deli meat at a Stop & Shop in Lexington, Mass., July 6, 2026.
Shoppers Rewire Grocery Routines Amid the Biggest Price Jump in 50 Years
July 28, 2026
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How TipTop Poultry Reduced Boiler Costs and Downtime
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How TipTop Poultry Reduced Boiler Costs and Downtime
Their old boilers cost up to $50k annually for cleaning and $200k every five years for repairs and maintenance.
July 29, 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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Products
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
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Supply Chain
How Bird Droppings Became the Foundation of Modern Agriculture — and American Empire
Guano was the first fertilizer commodity traded on a truly global scale.
August 5, 2026
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Company Reverses Decision to Close Ohio Glass Plant
Officials will instead expand the factory.
August 5, 2026
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Facility
The SBA's 2026 Transformation: More Capital for Manufacturers and Rural America, Tighter U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Rules
Manufacturing has become a major SBA priority.
August 4, 2026
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Safety
Why Food Processing Facilities Are Moving Toward Permanent, Slip-Resistant Safety Surfaces
Food facility floors are exposed to slick hazards as well as cleaning substances that may cause accidental slips and falls.
August 4, 2026
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Safety
The Hidden Cost of Airborne Contamination in Food Manufacturing
When it comes to food manufacturing, sometimes the biggest risks are in the air you're breathing.
August 4, 2026
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Facility
MCE Acquires Wisconsin Pump Distributor
The deal is MCE’s third acquisition this year.
August 4, 2026
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Supply Chain
Manufacturing Index Reaches Highest Level in Over Four Years
The employment index also returned to expansion for the first time in nearly three years.
August 4, 2026
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Ingredients
Prebiotic Sodas Found to Contain as Much Sugar as Fiber
Prebiotic sodas represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the U.S. beverage market.
August 4, 2026
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Consumer Trends
McDonald's Posts Strong Quarterly Profit, Names New U.S. Leader
Same-store sales edged up 0.8% in the U.S.
August 4, 2026
Jenny Yang at the Jerusalem Market in Phoenix, July 31, 2026.
Consumer Trends
Comedian's Tour Turns Cultural Grocery Stores into Comedy Clubs
International grocers have struggled with tariffs and an absence of immigrant customers.
August 4, 2026
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Supply Chain
25 States Sue Over New Tariffs, Calling Them 'Pretext' to Replace Old Ones
The states’ challenge follows two other lawsuits filed by small businesses.
August 4, 2026