California’s business outlook just seems to keep getting worse. Whether it’s factories closing en masse… Farms collapsing… Grocery stores shuttering… Or even whole industries shutting down… California has had a rough year so far, for sure. Not to add to the mess, but - pharmacies all across California are abruptly shuttering, with 235 closed so far in 2025 by Rite Aid alone. Rite Aid is going through a [...]
7 popular sodas now have banned ingredients
Some sodas have some work to do if they're going to get compliant with the FDA's wishes. Driven by Health and Human Services Director Robert F Kennedy, Jr (RFK, Jr), the FDA is looking to get certain petroleum-based artificial dyes out of American food and drinks by the end of 2026, ideally through voluntary compliance by the large food companies. This includes these common dyes: Here are 7 popular sodas that [...]
Georgia farmers abruptly lose $6.9 million as Trump admin cuts critical support program
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 [...]
