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General Mills Names New CEO
The company’s chief operating officer will take over the top job at the beginning of next year.
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Capital Investment
Hormel to Acquire Chicken Processor Brakebush in $1B Deal
The company expects the move to bolster its protein portfolio and foodservice operations.
October 1, 2026
Oatly containers at a grocery store in North Miami, Fla., May 18, 2021.
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The World's Largest Oat Milk Producer Joins Climate Journalism Campaign
Oatly has splashed messaging from the "89 Percent Project" on its cartons.
September 30, 2026
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Cooking Oil Conspiracy Shows How Trash Can Become Treasure
The interstate criminal enterprise showed all the trappings of organized crime.
September 30, 2026
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Facility
Contract Snack Manufacturer to Expand Pennsylvania Operations
The $42 million project is expected to create over 80 jobs.
September 29, 2026
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Supply Chain
From Motorcycles to Booze, U.S. Ban on $1B Worth of Canadian Imports Goes Into Effect
The ban further escalates the trade war with America's longtime ally and trading partner.
September 29, 2026
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Report: Manufacturing Remains Most Targeted Industry for Cyberattacks
September 30, 2026
Friendly grocery store worker in blue uniform smiling in supermarket aisle with refrigerated cases and fresh produce displays
Fruit Coating Manufacturer Ditches Enterprise ERP Without Losing Control
September 29, 2026
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Integrators Remain Key Resource as Manufacturers Navigate Increasingly Complex Tech Landscape
September 28, 2026
Baker Kevin Luce makes pastries in Saint-Just-en-Chaussee, France, Sept. 24, 2026.
Crunch Time: Fuel Price Spike Squeezes French Baguette Bakers
September 28, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer badge featuring gold eagle, shield, and Department of Homeland Security seal on uniform
Meatpacking Groups Say ICE Arrests Could Lead to Higher Prices, Revenue Loss
September 28, 2026
Two industrial workers in white protective suits and respirators at a manufacturing facility with Manufacturing Now logo
Workers Hospitalized After Chemical Leak at Purina Dog Food Plant
September 28, 2026
Industrial manufacturing equipment dispensing amber liquid into glass jars with Manufacturing Inc logo visible
Iowa Cooperative to Build the World’s Largest Honey Bottling Plant
September 25, 2026
USDA Department of Agriculture seal mounted on wooden plaque featuring wheat sheaf emblem
167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Falsified Inspection Stickers
September 24, 2026
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Organic Meals Maker Amy’s to Shutter California Plant
September 24, 2026
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Ferrero Restores Wonka Candy Brand
September 23, 2026
Workers collect garlic from a farm on the banks of the Kok River in Tha Ton, Thailand, Feb. 21, 2026.
Worsening El Nino Threatens Asia With Drought — Potentially Raising Food Prices Globally
September 22, 2026
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California Farmers Are Struggling to Sell Grapes as Wine Demand Drops
September 22, 2026
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October 1, 2026
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Trump Tried to Make an Ally Out of Fishermen; Some Have Started to Turn on Him
Fuel prices are rising, and trade hostilities with Canada are jeopardizing their markets.
October 2, 2026
A street vendor sells campaign flags of presidential candidates Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 29, 2026.
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Future of Amazon Rainforest Policies at Stake in Brazilian Presidential Election
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro has vowed to ease licensing for farming, cattle ranching and mining.
October 2, 2026
A motorist fills up at a QuikTrip gas station, Sept. 15, 2026, Greenwood Village, Colo.
Consumer Trends
Americans' View of the Economy Sinks to the Lowest Level Since 2014
The index fell below the lowest level reached during the pandemic.
October 2, 2026
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Arizona State Launches Organic Farming Mentorship Program
Barriers to USDA Organic certification have prevented untold numbers from overhauling their farms.
October 2, 2026
Aerial view of industrial facility with four circular cooling towers on rooftop surrounded by landscaped grounds and adjacent buildings
Facility
When Water Runs Short, Cooling Becomes the Constraint
As industrial regions face increased water shortages, water-dependent facilities need strategies that reduce demand without putting uptime at risk.
October 1, 2026
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Can Sensors and Drones Improve Crop Quality While Saving Water?
Precision agricultural techniques reduced the amount of water required to grow tomatoes and grapes.
October 1, 2026
The Alpaca Cafe, Stajicevo, Serbia, Sept. 30, 2026.
Consumer Trends
Not Your Everyday Coffee in a Serbia Cafe; Enjoy It in the Company of Alpacas
The South American animals roam among the tables, happy to interact with guests.
October 1, 2026
A woman walks by a 'Buy now pay later' sign at a store in Bangalore, India, Sept. 10, 2009.
Consumer Trends
Americans Are Using Buy Now, Pay Later More than Ever
And experts are increasingly seeing people use it for groceries, bills and other everyday expenses.
October 1, 2026
A model at the Stella McCartney Womenswear Spring Summer 2027 collection presentation in Paris, Sept. 30, 2026.
Supply Chain
Stella McCartney Declares War on Seafood in Paris
The industry that stocks the menu, she said, is "at war with the oceans.”
October 1, 2026
A Coherent manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, June 16, 2026.
Supply Chain
U.S. Economy Grew 2.2% in the Second Quarter, Upgrading Previous Estimate
The overall growth number was dragged down by imports.
October 1, 2026
White industrial pressure vessel with bolted end caps and mounting brackets against blue background
Products
600-Gallon ASME Pressure Vessel for High-Pressure Processing
A flanged left head allows convenient access to the vessel interior for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
September 30, 2026
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Products
Lantech Launches SL400AMR Integrated Stretch Wrapper Globally
It is suitable for light, heavy, unstable or order-picked loads, with no conveyors, ramps or weight limitations.
September 30, 2026
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Safety
Fertilizer, Humidity Allowed E. Coli to Survive Longer in Georgia Onions
The findings could help inform food safety risk management for produce growers.
September 30, 2026
People shop at the Apple store on Fifth Avenue on the day of Apple's launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, Sept. 18, 2026, New York.
Consumer Trends
Inflation Cooled Slightly Last Month Even as Consumers Stepped Up Spending
Still, it doesn't appear to be moving back toward the Fed's 2% target anytime soon.
September 30, 2026