Food Manufacturing: Last Week in Review

Stay on top of the biggest stories in the news and find out what was trending by taking a look at the most-viewed stories of last week from the Food Manufacturing website.

Jesse Osborne, Editor
Nov 23, 2015
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The facility will be able to roast up to 22 million pounds per year.
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The company specializes in accurate, rugged environmental monitoring equipment.
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October 2, 2026
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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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Clorox Launches B2B Platform
The announcement follows the consumer products company’s acquisition of Purell maker Gojo.
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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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Demand for automation expertise has never been higher.
September 28, 2026
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Iowa Cooperative to Build the World’s Largest Honey Bottling Plant
The new facility will consolidate its current locations in Iowa and California.
September 25, 2026
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Ransomware Report Confirms Manufacturing as Top Target
Extortion campaigns on manufacturers surged nearly 40 percent.
September 24, 2026
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Starbucks to Shutter 250 Stores in North America in 2nd Wave of Closings
The coffeehouse chain's COO said it is still committed to growing its store count.
September 24, 2026
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P&G, Siemens Roll Out AI-Based Quality Inspection Across Global Operations
The solution reduces scrap by up to 20% and new deployments are commissioned 10x faster than traditional vision systems.
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Operator of 314 Wendy's Locations in the U.S. Files for Bankruptcy Protection
It intends to keep operating its restaurants and paying its employees during the bankruptcy process.
September 22, 2026