Georgia’s having a rough go of it. First there was the big collapse in manufacturing - with several factories closing… And now Georgia farms are getting some really bad news. The Trump administration has ended the Local Food Purchase Assistance program (or LFPA for short), which was designed to help poor children afford fresh, healthy food from farms. It’s a win-win - low income children eat healthier, farms get [...]
Minnesota loses another factory as layoffs pile up
More rough news out of Minnesota - the hits just keep coming. https://thecoconutmama.com/minnesota-loses-2-factories-with-hundreds-of-layoffs-confirmed/After watching several factories close earlier this summer at a cost of far too many jobs… They’re losing another one - Apple Valley Foods recently shut down its pie making factory in Chaska, Minnesota. That’s 95 jobs gone - likely forever - as the food industry [...]
Ohio factory abruptly shuts down with 130 confirmed layoffs
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 [...]
