Mar 19th, 2010 · David Kirby's book Animal Factory tells the story of three people whose lives have been adversely affected by the growth of factory farms. Part investigative report, part thriller, this book explores the environmental and health impact of raising animals in confinement.
Mar 17th, 2010 · A top executive of American food giant Kraft apologized to British workers during a two-hour grilling from a parliamentary committee Tuesday. During its recent hostile takeover of British chocolate maker Cadbury, Kraft promised to rescue a factory that Cadbury had planned to close. After the takeover, Kraft closed the factory anyway.
Mar 14th, 2010 · For generations, American life has revolved around a Monday through Friday, 9-to-5 work week. But the labor laws that defined this schedule date to an era when men went off to a factory and women stayed home. Today, the makeup of the workforce is changing, and mobile technology means work can get done well outside the confines of a 6-by-6 cubicle. Monday on Morning Edition, NPR's Jennifer Ludden begins a three-part series on efforts to make the workday more flexible. Ludden joins guest host Audie Cornish for a preview.
Mar 10th, 2010 · Inventories dropped 0.2 percent, while sales increased for a 10th consecutive month, up a solid 1.3 percent. Economists hope the steady rise in sales will prompt more inventory restocking, triggering increased factory production and providing support for the fledgling economic recovery.
Mar 8th, 2010 · Israel recently reinstated a large import tax on Asian carp, which has hurt business for one of the largest producers of this fish, Schafer Fisheries in Thompson, Ill. Asian carp is used to make gefilte fish, a Jewish delicacy and staple at many Passover seders.
Mar 4th, 2010 · Orders to U.S. factories posted the biggest increase in four months in January, led by a surge in demand for commercial aircraft. The increase was another sign that manufacturing is helping to support the economic recovery.
Feb 17th, 2010 · The Food and Drug Administration said sanitation problems may have contributed to contamination at a factory that makes the popular frozen waffles. Kellogg says the plant has been fixed and the products are safe.
Feb 4th, 2010 · Orders to U.S. factories posted a 1 percent gain in December, double the expected amount and adding to evidence that the manufacturing sector is supporting the economic recovery. It was the eighth increase in the past nine months.