NGFA: Monthlong rail labor crisis demands ‘swift action’ from Congress 11.29.2022 By Josh Sosland Dozens of groups have signed a letter urging congressional action to avert impending rail labor strikes.Read More
Rail unions reject labor agreement 11.03.2022 By Rachael Oatman and Ryan McCarthy The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen union have rejected the tentative agreement.Read More
Biden reaches tentative agreement with railway labor union 09.21.2022 By Arvin Donley The agreement was reached hours before a strike was scheduled to begin.Read More
Carnivore breaks ground on new HQ, manufacturing plant 08.09.2022 By Kimberlie Clyma The company’s new 235,000-square-foot facility will be operational by the end of 2023.Read More
Simmons Pet Food continues expansion in Kansas, Iowa 07.18.2022 By Kimberlie Clyma The wet pet food manufacturer is adding canning capacity and a distribution center as part of its multi-year capital investment plan.Read More
Challenges continue to keep pet food manufacturers on their toes 07.05.2022 By Louise Calderwood AFIA's Louise Calderwood details complications in ingredient procurement, packaging sourcing, finding and retaining employees, managing freight, and possible risks due to livestock diseases.Read More
General Mills details historic supply chain disruptions 06.08.2022 By Josh Sosland and Nicole Kerwin According to the company, the disruptions are 10 times worse than ever.Read More
Solutions for streamlining communication on the production floor 04.27.2022 By Jordan Tyler PlantTours' in-plant communication systems are designed to facilitate clear communication with ease.Read More
Supply chain disruptions for The J.M. Smucker Company primarily impact pet food 03.04.2022 By Jordan Tyler Net sales for the pet segment suffered from higher costs, supply chain challenges and recent divestitures.Read More
Freshpet strategizing for ‘significant growth potential’ 03.02.2022 By Jordan Tyler Despite reporting significant net losses in 2021, the fresh pet food company is looking ahead with calculated optimism. Read More