Australians Get Hepatitis “A” From Chinese Berries
Nine Australians have contracted hepatitis A linked with eating contaminated berries from China, with the importer apologizing Tuesday as the food scare spreads.
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The American Flag: Made in USA and Creating Jobs in the Process
The American flag flapping above the McBattas Packaging and Printing building on the north edge of town is unremarkable as flags go. At 3-by-5-feet, it’s not especially large. Its colors, of course, are the standard red, white and blue, and it has 50 stars and 13 stripes.
2.7 Million American Jobs Lost to China in 10 Years
There are roughly 5.1 million fewer American manufacturing jobs now than at the start of 2001. And China is to blame for more than one-third of American jobs lost, says a new report.
The Rise of ‘Made by China’ in America
Later this year along the banks of the James River outside Richmond, Virginia, a paper products maker based in northeastern China will begin construction on a new U.S. manufacturing plant. The factory will churn the region’s straw and corn stalks into household products including napkins, tissue and organic fertilizer—all marked “Made in the USA.” Made […]
Why the ‘Made in China’ Model is Weakening
Why the ‘Made in China’ Model is Weakening China—a low-cost maker of goods—is falling behind in the global manufacturing race as rising wages and energy costs put pressure on the Asian country, synonymous with making super cheap stuff.
With Exports Rising, US Cities Expand Their Global Footprint
It’s well-known American jobs have been lost to overseas competition. While work on U.S. manufacturing floors has declined, overseas markets have developed a growing appetite for American-made goods—from chemicals and wood products, to medical devices.
Made in USA Fuels New Manufacturing Hubs in Apparel
New York City, including Manhattan’s historic Garment District, is commonly known as a fashion capital of the world. But glimmers of new and revived apparel hubs are emerging in smaller cities, fueled by rising production costs overseas and a growing appetite for “Made in USA” goods.
Documentary: Made by China in… America?
Documentary: Made by China in America? directed by Miao Wang about Chinese firms bringing manufacturing to the U.S. It is part of Morgan Spurlock’s “We the Economy” series (www.wetheeconomy.com). When I was a baby, my mom waited in line at 3am with her ration ticket to pick up the monthly allowance of meat. As fortunate […]
WeatherTech Fleshes Out Made-In-USA Message During Super Bowl
WeatherTech aired its second consecutive Super Bowl advertisement Sunday, picking up on the same made-in-America theme that the company hatched in its first Big Game ad a year ago.
USDA Pork Inspectors Speak out: “People are going to eat sh*t”
The agency’s new inspection model is a threat to food safety, federal whistleblowers allege. [p][/p] If you preferred not to know what’s in your ham, bacon and Spam before, you’re really not going to want to know now. The USDA is piloting a new pork inspection program that features sped-up lines and a reduction in government […]
U.S. Pork Plant Program Draws Criticism: Hormel Petition
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Processing lines at some U.S. pork slaughterhouses are moving too fast for inspectors to adequately address contamination and food safety concerns, according to an advocacy group that says it has obtained affidavits from four government meat inspectors.
New Balance, Saucony Vying For Soles of Military Recruits
Nearly every piece of gear that military recruits get when they show up for training is made here in the United States — but not their running shoes. That is about to change, under a policy shift that could have big repercussions in New England.
Military Bids Could Spur More Made in USA Shoes
What will the ramifications of all-American shoes manufacturing be here in Massachusetts? Tony Post has a good idea what the answer would be.
Check Out New Balance’s Latest ‘Made in the USA’ Sneaker Collections
A “Made in USA” label is becoming a more actively coveted item. But local footwear brand New Balance has long been crafting a number of their sneakers domestically.
The Case for ‘Made in America’
It’s about pride in what we do, not about protectionism. BY MARK DWIGHT The Case for ‘Made in America’ I proudly add the “Made in USA” label to every product I manufacture in my San Francisco factory. Making bags in this country is fundamentally important to me and to my company–but maybe not for the […]
Tillman Foundation: Annual Frogman Swim in Tampa Bay Honors Those Who Served
Dave Welker never met Pat Tillman. But the 33-year-old Air Force pararescueman, whose job is to recover downed crew members in the toughest conditions, knew the story of the NFL player who gave up a multimillion-dollar career to become an Army Ranger after the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001.
THE END OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING?
The Road Ahead Repost from Conway Goods: a small company committed to American Manufacturing. We just finished our first year of business. We filed several patents, achieved UL® approval, built a supply chain and launched production. We have almost 80 committed retail accounts and growing.
The Made in America Store Thrives
Four years ago Mark Andol went from running four welding and fabricating plants with 70 employees to having to close two of the plants and reduce his workforce down to 31 people. He was losing the business he had spent decades building to overseas companies able to produce the same components at lower costs. He had to lay off family members, friends, and long-time workers. That’s when he decided to open a retail store selling 100 percent American-made products to do his part to bring jobs back to America and support American families. (more…)
JC Penney to close 40 stores in 2015 taking jobs with them
JC Penney said Thursday it will close about 40 stores over the next year.
Petco to Remove China-Made Dog and Cat Treats from Stores
Petco affirmed its commitment to putting the health and safety of pets first by completely removing all China-made dog and cat treats from its Petco store shelves, Unleashed by Petco shelves and from Petco.com. The move makes Petco the first national pet specialty retailer to complete this transition.
Petco Removes Chinese-Made Dog & Cat Treats From Store
Petco said Monday it has removed all remaining Chinese-made dog and cat treats from its website and stores nationwide because of concerns they have sickened thousands of pets and killed 1,000 dogs in the U.S. since 2007.
Why the US Will Power the World Economy in 2015
Why the US Will Power the World Economy in 2015 – The United States is back, and ready to drive global growth in 2015. [p][/p]
PERDUE First Brand to Verify “Raised in the USA”
PERDUE First Brand to Verify “Raised in the USA” The PERDUE® brand is now the first brand of chicken with USDA Process Verified Programs assuring consumers that all of its products, and not just those covered by Country of Origin labeling regulations, are made exclusively with U.S.-raised chicken. This includes a new “Raised Cage-Free in […]
A Very Merry Christmas…in China
CITIES across China blink with fairy lights, fancy hotels flaunt trees and tinsel, and glossy magazine covers display festive recipes and table settings. “Joy up!” reads a sign (in English) on three illuminated trees by a shopping mall in Beijing. The Chinese are doing just that. (more…)
Why America’s Middle Class is Lost
The middle class took America to the moon. Then something went horribly wrong.
China Trade, Outsourcing, and Jobs
Growing U.S. trade deficit and outsourcing with China cost 3.2 million jobs between 2001 and 2013, with job losses in every state.
Maker’s Mark Accused of False Advertising
Two California consumers sued one of Kentucky’s best-known distilleries, saying Maker’s Mark tries to spike demand and sticker prices by falsely promoting and advertising its bourbon as being handmade.
Manufacturers in U.S. Still Outpacing Rest of World
Yet strength of ISM index might be overstated, some say Manufacturers in the U.S. barely slowed down in November even as major competitors around the world continued to scale back production.
Chicken From China Labeled “Made In America”
Yet again another food scandal is among us as the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently agreed to allow four chicken processing plants in China to raise and slaughter their chickens in the U.S., export them to China for processing, and them ship them back to the U.S. These chickens will then be sold on every […]
“MADE IN USA” CLAIMS TRICKY FOR RECYCLED MATERIALS
Manufacturers of products made with recycled materials can’t claim offerings were “Made In USA” unless they can show that the materials originated domestically, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) making it the “Made in USA” claims tricky for recycled materials.
