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FM Weekly
 
  September 14, 2026
 
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The California boxed macaroni and cheese company hit retail shelves just over four years ago.

 

 
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Inspections of foreign food sites are down nearly 35% since 2019.

 
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Aug. 22, 2026.

Eight different types of whey, including protein concentrates, are included in the ban.

 

Most food manufacturers focus on visible hygiene risks. But airborne particles can influence hygiene, contamination control, and OSHA compliance in ways that are not always immediately visible. 

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Excessive humidity leads to caking, clumping, and wasted batches. Adjusting temperature won’t fix it. Munters desiccant dehumidifiers target relative humidity directly, delivering dry air year-round. Talk to one of our experts to protect your yield.

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The U.S. soybean harvest is poised to set a record this year.

 
Brent Williams pets an ostrich at Alpha Roost Farms in Danville, Ky., Aug. 18, 2026.

The flightless bird’s meat, red in color and high in iron, has a look and taste similar to beef.

 
Girl Scouts of the USA's 'Patch Pals' cookies for dogs, Aug. 19, 2026.

The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed with dog treat and toy seller Bark.

 

Learn how Darigold, one of North America's largest dairy cooperatives, successfully managed on-site wastewater pretreatment during a major facility expansion without slowing production.

 
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But researchers say greater enforcement is needed for a meaningful benefit to public health.

 
The price for diesel fuel is displayed on a pump at a gas station, Sept. 4, 2026, Dickson, Tenn.

Shoppers may feel more and more sticker shock — particularly in the grocery aisle.

 
Kelp shown underwater, May 1, 2025, Channel Islands, Calif.

The project aims to boost soil and plant health in California’s avocado farms and strawberry fields.

 

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The discovery brings the next generation of plant-based foods closer.

 
Joel Petersen carries a net of whitefish aboard a boat near Leland, Mich., 2025.

Zebra and quagga mussels from Europe have steadily eradicated whitefish from the lower Great Lakes.

 
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Breeding higher-yielding maize is no longer sufficient on its own.

 

 
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