Food Prices Are on the Rise

Both the shopper and the farmer are being hurt. Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

Apr 17th, 2019

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4 More Ex-Pilgrim's Executives Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges

The long-running conspiracy began as early as 2012 and lasted until at least 2019.

Danone to Retain Only 2 Current Board Members in Overhaul

By 2023, 10 of 12 current board members will leave when their terms expire.

Dr Pepper Factory Unionizes Under Teamsters

It comes eight years after a previous attempt to unionize the California factory failed.

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UNFI Appoints Former Staples, Coca-Cola Head as New CEO

Sandy Miller takes over leadership of the food wholesaler on Aug. 9.

Glenfiddich Fueling Trucks With Leftover Whiskey

It is fueling three trucks and could fuel more in the future.

The California Employment Development Department in Sacramento, Dec. 18, 2020.

U.S. Economy Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Size

Fueled by vaccinations and government aid, the economy grew at a 6.5% annual rate last quarter.

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How Automation Is Changing Manufacturing's Job Dynamic

While automation has brought more robots and technology into supply chains, people remain the driving force.

A McDonald's sign is shown in Philadelphia on April 26.

McDonald's Sales Soar Amid New Products Reopened Dining

Even compared with 2019, a year before the pandemic hit the US, same-store sales were 7% higher.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Financing of African Economies Summit, Paris, May 18, 2021.

IMF Forecasts 6% Growth as Economies Reopen

But the agency downgraded its forecast for poorer countries, most of which are struggling to vaccinate.

Frito-Lay Strike is Over

More than 500 workers had gone on strike due to poor working conditions.

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Utz Brands Appoints New CFO, COO, CPO

The snacks provider says the moves will enhance its leadership team to accelerate growth capabilities.

Accident Changes Ride Industry, Factories in Space, Robot Fire | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 25

Also on the podcast, strike at Frito-Lay, new top taco job, Amazon wants a house key, water thieves and Crocs sue over blatant knockoffs.