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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.
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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
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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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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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
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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Unexpected Salt Clumping Was Causing Production and Quality Issues
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Unexpected Salt Clumping Was Causing Production and Quality Issues
How a food processor addressed it to restore consistent flow.
July 29, 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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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