Food Industry https://www.wcmu.org/tags/food-industry Food Industry en-US Copyright Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:27:34 GMT Raw milk is risky, especially for kids. A new bill would let Michigan dairies sell it. https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-21/raw-milk-is-risky-especially-for-kids-a-new-bill-would-let-michigan-dairies-sell-it There is a wide consensus among health experts and even many dairy associations that drinking raw milk is dangerous, especially for children. But a Republican state lawmaker wants Michigan to let dairies sell unpasteurized milk directly to customers. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:27:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-21/raw-milk-is-risky-especially-for-kids-a-new-bill-would-let-michigan-dairies-sell-it Tracy Samilton Federal calls for SNAP data could deter eligible immigrants from applying, advocacy groups say https://www.wcmu.org/2025-05-28/federal-snap-data-immigrant-access-advocacy-groups The Trump Administration is asking states to more closely watch the citizenship status of people receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But some advocates for immigrant families worry the messaging could hurt people who are eligible for the food assistance. Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-05-28/federal-snap-data-immigrant-access-advocacy-groups Anna Pope Cargo ship chef dishes about her adventures on the Great Lakes https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-14/cargo-ship-chef-dishes-about-her-adventures-on-the-great-lakes Chef Catherine Schmuck has been sailing the Great Lakes for four decades cooking for crew members. During her conversation with WCMU's Tina Sawyer, she offers stories, cooking tips and recipes. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:24:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-14/cargo-ship-chef-dishes-about-her-adventures-on-the-great-lakes Tina Sawyer Easter chocolate is expensive this season. Here’s why https://www.wcmu.org/2025-04-14/easter-chocolate-expensive A shortage of cocoa beans is driving up the cost to make chocolate — especially for small chocolatiers. That means people buying chocolate for Easter can expect high prices. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-04-14/easter-chocolate-expensive Anna Pope Schwan's delivery trucks are an American icon. But layoffs and a new name may shake that image https://www.wcmu.org/2024-04-29/schwans-delivery-yelloh-name-change Since 1952, Schwan’s yellow trucks and friendly drivers have been delivering frozen food to households. The industry has become more competitive and crowded and the company has responded, rebranding and halting deliveries in most states. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:20:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-04-29/schwans-delivery-yelloh-name-change Elizabeth Rembert State seeks food industry partners to meet food waste reduction goals https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-19/state-seeks-food-industry-partners-to-meet-food-waste-reduction-goals Michigan throws away more than a million tons of municipal food every year, which takes up space in landfills and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:29:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-19/state-seeks-food-industry-partners-to-meet-food-waste-reduction-goals Teresa Homsi