As if the news weren’t bad enough already for farms. (Especially farms in Michigan.) Between the ICE raids causing labor shortages… And the tariff-induced market wreckage… American farmers really need a break. Instead, more bad news: The USDA is eliminating the Regional Food Business Centers program, which has committed $130 million to support farms throughout the USA. While the money will still be disbursed, [...]
2 more companies abruptly exit California as business exodus accelerates
California has been losing a ton of jobs lately - factories, farms, you name it. And unfortunately the business exit isn’t letting up. In fact, two more companies recently left California entirely. The first, RNDC, is one of the largest alcohol distributors in the USA and completed its exit just a few days ago, at the beginning of September. Expect disruptions at California liquor stores for a little while as [...]
2 Iowa plants suddenly close and eliminate 461 positions
Factories across the country are closing. (Even in super business-friendly states.) And unfortunately, Iowa isn't immune. In fact, two separate plants closed earlier this Summer, with 461 jobs eliminated. Both plants were operated by Hy-Vee, the grocer - a commissary in Ankeny commissary and the Chariton fresh produce prep facility. Unlike seemingly the vast majority of plant closures, these Hy-Vee shutdowns [...]
Utz abruptly announces factory closure and job losses – with more potentially incoming
The economy may be heading toward a recession, but junk food is already there. Between the SNAP junk food bans… And the factory closures… Plus, just general shifts in consumer spending and preferences toward healthier foods… The hits just keep on coming. The newest sign - Utz recently announced plans to shutter its plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after owning and operating it for just four years. This is a [...]
5 Pringles flavors now contain banned ingredients
RFK, Jr. is certainly no stranger to controversy. He’s gone after soda and junk food, artificial dyes, and more. And with the new FDA ban on artificial dyes in place, all kinds of foods will have to be remade. (Of course, the ban is currently voluntary, and there’s still plenty of time to reformulate recipes. But it’s still disruptive, for sure.) Even Pringles hasn’t been spared - here are five popular flavors [...]
5 more factories abruptly close as tariffs ramp up – with more likely incoming
Tariffs were supposed to protect American factories. But it seems that they’re producing the opposite effect. In fact, the manufacturing contraction has been so bad that some are calling it the end of “Made in America.” Seemingly no one has been spared. As prices rise and consumers and companies alike pull back on spending, things look increasingly grim. And unfortunately - the pain looks like it’s just [...]
