More bad news for South Carolina, unfortunately. After a series of lost factories rocked the state economy earlier this year... More pain is unfortunately on the way. More specifically, South Carolina faces an industrial blow after Archer-Daniels-Midland Company recently shut down its soybean processing plant in Kershaw. The facility’s closure marks a significant contraction in the state’s food-industry [...]
California loses another 540+ jobs as 2 factories abruptly shut down
More rough news out of California as still more jobs are disappearing. (And this is after a frankly embarrassing string of closures that have already rocked the Golden State's economy.) California’s manufacturing landscape is bracing for another major shift as two large industrial employers prepare to close facilities by the end of 2025, cutting hundreds of jobs and tightening the state’s food and packaging [...]
Massachusetts loses another plant as unemployment woes spiral
Massachusetts' manufacturing retreat has been in full swing all 2025. With far too many facilities already closing this year... Unfortunately, there's more pain on the way. More specifically, the Comfort Foods Inc. coffee roasting and packaging facility in North Andover is closing. The North Andover plant, acquired by Coffee Holding in 2017 as part of its expansion into regional coffee roaster operations, handles [...]
How to Make Gingerbread Body Butter
Gingerbread Body Butter is like holiday comfort in a jar — creamy, nourishing, and oh-so-good for your skin. There’s something about the scent of gingerbread that instantly brings comfort and warmth — like stepping into the holiday season wrapped in a cozy blanket. This Gingerbread Body Butter captures that nostalgic aroma in a jar, with nourishing, all-natural ingredients that leave your skin soft, hydrated, and [...]
Another Minnesota factory abruptly closes as unemployment crisis deepens
More rough news out of Minnesota. After losing far too many factories in the last wave of closures... More pain is on the way. More specifically, the Apple Valley Foods US pie-processing plant in Chaska recently ceased operations, with 95 hardworking employees losing their jobs. Industry watchers say this closure underscores the rising pressures facing food-processing plants in the Upper Midwest. With higher [...]
Homemade Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
This homemade Gingerbread Sugar Scrub captures that warm, comforting aroma while gently exfoliating and nourishing your skin. With brown sugar, coconut oil, and a blend of seasonal spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, it’s the perfect DIY treat for soft, glowing skin. Whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it to friends, this scrub brings the spirit of fall right into your skincare routine. This sugar scrub [...]
