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Jun 02 2023
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Tyson Foods to terminate 262 employees remaining at South Dakota office
Come July, 262 Tyson Foods employees in Dakota Dunes, including some executive staff, won't be working for the food giant. That's according to a notice from Tyson's Jamison Smith, vice president of human resources, that was filed on May 26 under the South Dakota Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act website. The news comes after Tyson announced plans in October 2022 to move
Argus Leader
Sep 27 2023
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More than 100k Virginians could lose benefits if government shutdown moves forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The clock continues to tick for how long before a government shutdown could occur. If there is no funding deal, more than 100,000 Virginians could feel the direct impact of putting food on the table. “To be clear, Virginia’s food banks are in a tough position as it is already,” Eddie Oliver, Executive Director for the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, said. With
NBC 12 WWBT
Apr 27 2023
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Oregon Legislature passes ban on foam food containers
Restaurants throughout Oregon will need to ditch to-go containers made of plastic foam by 2025, under a bill headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk. Senate Bill 543, long a priority for Oregon environmental groups, cleared the state House on a 40-18 vote Wednesday. The bill bans food vendors from serving meals in containers made of polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. It also prohibits
Jefferson Public Radio
Jun 22 2023
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Listeria Recall: Fruit Sold At MA Trader Joe's, Aldi, Whole Foods Included
MASSACHUSETTS — Listeria concerns have prompted a recall of multiple frozen fruit products sold at major retailers in Massachusetts, including Trader Joe's, Aldi, Target and Whole Foods, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Specific lot
Patch.com
Apr 26 2023
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Tyson Foods says it will chop 10% of corporate workforce
Tyson Foods announced Wednesday the company will cut 15% of its senior leadership — mostly senior vice president and vice president roles — and 10% of its corporate jobs. State of play: CEO Donnie King shared the news with employees from Springdale, Arkansas, in an emailed memo. • A majority of the workers affected will be notified this week, the memo said. Context: Tyson Foods has not
Axios
Apr 27 2023
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Oregon lawmakers vote to ban Styrofoam food containers
A pair of bills aimed at reducing the number of takeout containers thrown away in Oregon are headed to Gov. Tina Kotek. The state House on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 543, which would ban Styrofoam and other polystyrene takeout containers, on a 40-18 vote. A few minutes later, Senate Bill 545, directing the Oregon Health Authority to craft rules for how customers can bring reusable containers
The Oregonian
Jun 12 2023
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New York City mandates $18 minimum wage for food delivery workers
CBS News (Online)
May 12 2023
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1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting outside Indianapolis fast-food restaurant
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four people were shot, one fatally, outside an Indianapolis fast-food restaurant where the three surviving victims sought help after the late-night shooting, police said Friday. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said four males were shot shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of a Steak ’n Shake restaurant on the city’s south side. One male was
Toronto Star
May 12 2023
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1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting outside Indianapolis fast-food restaurant
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four people were shot, one fatally, outside an Indianapolis fast-food restaurant where the three surviving victims sought help after the late-night shooting, police said Friday. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said four males were shot shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of a Steak ’n Shake restaurant on the city's south side. One male was
SFGATE
Jul 11 2023
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Meet the Iowa State Fair's 64 new foods, from Korean egg dogs to fried corn on the cob
The Iowa State Fair returns this Aug. 10-20 with music, butter cows and of course, new foods. This year brings 64 new dishes that will make their debut at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. New this year, Vietnamese dishes such as banh mi and cafe muoi, a salted coffee, as well as Korean egg dogs and Korean bacon egg dogs. Ube funnel cake and bubble tea even make an appearance. On the sweet side of the
Des Moines Register