If you live in eight US states, rules changes are incoming to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits. (With additional states banning soda purchases.) The eight states: More specifically, these states have all received waivers from the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services to modify their SNAP rules. (States can’t do this on their own, since SNAP is a federal program administered by the [...]
Keurig closes US factory and fires everyone – more could come soon
Keurig recently shut down its factory in Windsor, Virginia - and liquidated 379 jobs. That’s tough all on its own - Windsor’s a small town, and the loss of a major employer is a big impact - but unfortunately it could be just the beginning. Keurig is part of a conglomerate that also sells Dr Pepper and Snapple - and operates a whopping 30 manufacturing facilities. And its major competitors (like Coca-Cola) have been [...]
5 popular candies now contain banned ingredients
If you haven’t heard by now about the announced FDA ban on synthetic dyes, then you’ve probably been living under a rock. It’s a big deal with big impacts for big names - and while the ban is voluntary (at least for now), pressure is certainly ramping up for companies to get in compliance. (And while we’re focusing here on candy, there are actually a LOT of foods that contain these banned dyes.) These five iconic [...]
Indiana suddenly loses 3 factories, hundreds laid off
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Walgreens suddenly closing 3 more stores within 30 days
The hits keep coming for the beleagured pharmacy chain. After announcing its plan to close hundreds of stores as it desperately tries to shrink costs, Walgreens is providing increasingly specific guidance on which stores are going to get the axe. More specifically, we now know that Walgreens will be closing the following three stores: These are of course part of the aforementioned program, which Walgreens has [...]
Panera announces 9 plants will close as communities brace for job losses
Panera is making big changes. More specifically, it has announced plans to shutter its remaining nine fresh dough facilities over the next two years. Here are some of the soon-to-be impacted communities: (The list above was compiled based on job openings advertised on the Panera website - a complete list of impacted communities is surprisingly difficult to find.) These join communities that recently lost their [...]
