Michelle Chapman

AP Business Writers

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

Dean Foods Seeks Sale

One of the nation's most well-known milk brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and may sell the company.

Impossible Whopper

Hit Sandwiches Boost Sales

The response to changing consumer tastes helped Burger King and Popeyes exceed sales expectations.

General Mills Posts Strong Quarter

Adjusted profits exceeded expectations as the maker of Cheerios continues to make adjustments to adapt to consumers' changing tastes.

Flooding, Trade War Lead Deere to Make Cuts

Uncertain demand for soybeans and corn, as well as overall crop conditions have caused many farmers to postpone major purchases.

Kraft Heinz Takes Another $1B Hit

Several factors contributed to a profit drop of almost 55 percent during the first half of 2019.

Kraft Heinz Restates Earnings

The company said in February that it was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission over its procurement operations.

Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake in Juul

The Marlboro maker's deal puts the value of the company at $38 billion, larger than Ford Motor Co., Delta Air Lines or the retail giant Target.