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Kraft Heinz Commits $3B to U.S. Manufacturing Upgrades

The May 14 announcement marks the largest such investment made by the company in a decade, and will cover the 30 plants Kraft Heinz operates across the U.S.

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Transportation Secretary Switched Wife’s Flight to Avoid Newark

The ongoing travails at Newark have presented Duffy and the Trump administration with a messaging problem.

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Cargo Theft Surging, Especially in Calif.

The surge in theft is attributed to rising economic pressures, tariff uncertainty, increased shipment volumes, and the growing sophistication of criminal networks.

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Report: Shoppers Demand Action, Not Promises, When it Comes to Food Waste

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. and U.K. shoppers say that they would switch from their current supermarket to one that publicly commits to and actively reports on food waste reduction.

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The True Cost of Tariffs Becomes Clear at U.S. Ports

When volumes slow at ports, the ripple effects are felt everywhere, from longshoremen getting fewer hours working on docks, to truck drivers who suddenly don't have any cargo to move.

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Egg Prices Fall, But Remain Near Record High

The April average price for a dozen large eggs was 79% higher than the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported for the same month a year ago, when the price averaged $2.86 per dozen.

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U.S. Small Package Tariff Cut to 54%

The flat fee per parcel will remain at $100, while a $200 charge due to apply from June 1 has been cancelled.

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Report: Nissan to Cut 15% of Global Workforce

Nissan’s crisis is in danger of getting even worse after the company warned shareholders in April that it will see a net loss on restructuring costs of as much as ¥750 billion ($5 billion).

Trade Deal Offers Respite for Retailers with More Challenges Ahead

According to a survey of 1,200 CEOs from consultancy firm EY Parthenon, confidence in profitability dropped from 44% to 31% between December 2024 and April 2025.

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Tariffs Present an Opportunity — But First, You Need to Get Grounded in Reality

Gartner analyst Brian Whitlock recommends you actively manage the impact of tariffs and focus on taking market share from competitors.

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View from the Fence

Open-source, cloud-based solutions from optimization to robotics — offered à la carte, via subscription — deliver access to cutting-edge technologies as needed, and at relatively low cost.

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Tariff Concerns Cool U.S. Import Growth Late in April

Seaborne information technology imports fell by 4.8% year-over-year in the last two weeks of April, after increasing by 11.3% in March.

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