Ohio just can’t seem to catch a break. After a string of recent factory closures impacting hundreds of jobs across the state… Ohio just suffered another blow to its already shaky economy. More specifically, Graphic Packaging International recently closed its coated recycled paperboard facility in Middletown, Ohio - at a cost of 130 good local jobs. Coated recycled paperboard is an important part of the food [...]
How to Make Peppermint Whipped Cream (Easy Recipe)
Peppermint whipped cream is a quick and festive upgrade to just about any dessert or drink. With only a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch in minutes and instantly make any treat holiday-ready. Nothing says cozy holiday vibes quite like a dollop of fresh whipped cream with a hint of peppermint. Whether you’re topping hot cocoa, holiday pies, or even your morning coffee, peppermint whipped cream is a simple [...]
Only 2 of the top 10 sodas have banned ingredients (Can you guess which ones?)
Sodas are delicious, but they can be a guilty pleasure ... "fridge cigarettes" anyone? We can all debate whether sugar and/or corn syrup is preferable to the chemicals in diet sodas. But what's been in the news in recent months is U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's focus on eliminating artificial dyes in food and drink, including sodas. Only Red 3 (erythrosine) has been banned (back in [...]
Red Bull’s launches bold $1.7 billion bet on America
Late last week, Red Bull took a big step forward in building its American supply chain. More specifically, on September 9th, Red Bull broke ground on a new $1.7 billion manufacturing plant in Concord, North Carolina. This plant is a joint venture between Red Bull and two other companies, and it's expected to be over 2 million square feet at completion, with capacity for up to 3 billion cans annually. Since they just [...]
Michigan loses another factory with 171 confirmed layoffs as economic downturn spirals
Michigan has suffered more from tariffs than most states, as a big part of its economy relies on cross-border trade with Canada. (And Canada, as you know, is extremely mad at us.) So it's no surprise that Michigan keeps losing factories. Unfortunately, the pain keeps on coming - Cole's Quality Foods has ended operations at its frozen bread processing facility in Muskegon, Michigan. The plant doesn't officially [...]
California farms lose $54.2 million as Trump admin suddenly eliminates two key programs
California farmers have taken it on the chin lately, and unfortunately - the pain just keeps coming. ICE raids are disrupting harvests... Plus, whole industries are folding within the state... And the Trump administration is pouring gasoline on the fire. More specifically, the US Department of Agriculture has decided to shutter two key farm support programs that had an additional $54.2 million to spend supporting [...]
