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The Food Manufacturing Workforce Is Growing. Can Expertise Keep Up?
Manufacturers will have to do two things at once.
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Butter Maker Smooths Production Gaps with Flex Work Option That Lets Workers Pick Hours
Land O'Lakes had a radical idea, and it worked.
July 14, 2026
Labor
Federal Agents Raid Food Manufacturer, Detaining People and Confiscating Documents
Witness statements conflict with law enforcement reports.
July 13, 2026
Labor
The Leaner Factory Is Already Here. The Real Question Is Whether It’s Built to Last
Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: The team knew there was a problem, but nobody had time to address it.
May 12, 2026
Labor
The Downside of Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturing will be a big loser again, but this time it will be a white-collar “bloodbath.”
May 6, 2026
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U.S. Energy Blockade Leaves Cuban Farmers Struggling to Feed a Nation
Farming equipment is falling silent.
April 28, 2026
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U.S. Employers Unexpectedly Cut 23,000 Jobs Amid Strain From Iran War
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August 3, 2026
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July 29, 2026
Stress, Shift Work, and Substance Use in Food Manufacturing: Why More Professionals Are Seeking Confidential Treatment
July 16, 2026
Economists Say 'We Must Act Now' on AI’s Job Displacement Risks
July 15, 2026
As East Africa’s Oceans Change, Coastal Women Build New Livelihoods
July 8, 2026
AI Is Plowing Through the Workplace; a New Group Wants to Help People Adapt
July 8, 2026
Agility Robotics Heads to Wall Street in $2.5B Bet on Staffing Warehouses With Humanoids
June 25, 2026
In Deep-Red Idaho, Even Republicans Break With Trump on Farm Labor
June 23, 2026
Nvidia CEO Says AI Will Boost Manufacturing Jobs. A Test Will Come in Texas
June 16, 2026
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June 8, 2026
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June 2, 2026
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Labor
Farmers Turn to Nighttime Work as Heat Wave Empties Markets in North India
The high in one city shot up to nearly 119 degrees Fahrenheit.
May 21, 2026
Labor
Industrial Fridge Maker Adds 200+ Jobs in Virginia
The company has grown as industries increasingly transition away from high-global-warming-potential refrigerants.
May 18, 2026
Labor
Starbucks to Lay Off 300 Corporate Workers, Close Regional Offices
The coffeehouse chain laid off 2,000 corporate employees last year.
May 15, 2026
Labor
Businesses Face Rising Costs During Iran War — and Economists Expect More Strains Ahead
Some say they're bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment.
May 12, 2026
Labor
Manufacturers Cut 2,000 Jobs in April
But other sectors helped deliver a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month.
May 8, 2026
Labor
AI, Tariffs and Reshoring: What Skills and Roles to Hire Now
Manufacturing hiring has a problem and it's not a shortage of jobs.
April 23, 2026
Labor
Quest, Atkins Owner to Cut Jobs Amid Cost-Cutting Initiative
The company said staffing would be reduced by 15% compared to its “prior plans.”
April 22, 2026
Labor
Agricultural Work Is Dangerous, but Good Communication Can Save Lives
Research suggests that the true number of agricultural injuries and deaths may be undercounted.
April 22, 2026
Labor
Anheuser‑Busch Invests Another $300M to Upskill U.S. Workforce
The beer maker wants to upskill more than 90% of its manufacturing workforce in five years.
April 22, 2026
Labor
Scott Hudson Named CEO of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
Hudson brings more than 10 years of leadership experience within the organization.
April 21, 2026
Labor
New Solutions to Support Workers in Financial Emergencies
If employees can’t access $1,000 in an emergency, your benefits package has a gap.
April 14, 2026
Labor
Workers at Major JBS Meatpacking Plant Win Wage Increases
The agreement comes after thousands of workers led a three-week strike at the Colorado facility.
April 13, 2026
Labor
From Digging Coal to Selling Noodles? China’s Mining Workers Face Change
Renewable energy covered almost all of the nation's growth in power demand last year.
April 6, 2026
Labor
Workers to Halt Strike at Major U.S. Meatpacking Plant
The strike was the first at a U.S. slaughterhouse since 1985.
April 6, 2026
