Product Labels Lie

The National Consumer League tests products like lemon juice and finds that sometimes, what you see is not what you get.

Jun 18, 2012

The National Consumers League tests products like lemon juice and finds that sometimes, what you see is not what you get.

Business executives and officials holding ceremonial shovels at a groundbreaking event under a tent with corporate signage

U. S. Steel Breaks Ground on $1.9B Facility in Arkansas

November 2, 2026

Two men in dark suits engaged in conversation at formal event with laurel wreath backdrop

Canada's Carney Reports Progress in Trade Talks With U.S.

November 2, 2026

BMW's Big Severance Offer; Explosion at Quaker Oats; Boom's U.S. 'Superfactory' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 292

November 2, 2026

Satellite payload suspended by yellow rigging during assembly in cleanroom with technicians in protective suits

NASA Telescope Is on the Verge of Plunging Back to Earth

November 2, 2026

Business executives and officials holding ceremonial shovels at a groundbreaking event under a tent with corporate signage

U. S. Steel Breaks Ground on $1.9B Facility in Arkansas

WATCH: Looking to link iron ore production in Minnesota to EAF-driven steelmaking in Arkansas.

November 2, 2026

Two men in dark suits engaged in conversation at formal event with laurel wreath backdrop

Canada's Carney Reports Progress in Trade Talks With U.S.

The sides have been discussing possible relief from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles.

November 2, 2026

BMW's Big Severance Offer; Explosion at Quaker Oats; Boom's U.S. 'Superfactory' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 292

Also on the podcast, Halloween's spooky slow candy sales, Gen Z's problem with swing shifts and a ship sinks on purpose.

November 2, 2026

Satellite payload suspended by yellow rigging during assembly in cleanroom with technicians in protective suits

NASA Telescope Is on the Verge of Plunging Back to Earth

What went wrong?

November 2, 2026

Whirlpool branded appliance component with yellow protective packaging in manufacturing facility

Milwaukee Brewers Championship Triggers a Long Night of Hot Production

"It's an intense, time-sensitive operation where every minute counts."

October 30, 2026

Crowded trade show exhibition floor with multiple vendor booths, signage, and professional attendees networking in an indoor convention center.

PACK EXPO ‘26 Brings Packaging, Processing Innovations for Wide Variety of End Markets

The PMMI event brought together over 72,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,700 exhibitors.

October 30, 2026

White collaborative robotic arms assembling electronic circuit boards in a modern manufacturing facility

North American Robot Orders Increase 24.8% in Third Quarter of 2026

Automotive, semiconductors and life sciences drove the strong quarter.

October 30, 2026

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Polish Auto Supplier Selects South Carolina for First U.S. Factory

The site will produce complete seating systems for Scout Motors.

October 30, 2026

GM to Pay $220M for Illegally Sharing Drivers’ Private Data

The data was reportedly used by insurance companies, in part, to set insurance rates.

October 30, 2026

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Miller Lite Brews Up ‘Clinch Cans’ to Honor Its Hometown’s World Series

The beer was being brewed at the exact time that the team won its first championship.

October 30, 2026

Blue Hyundai Kona electric vehicle displayed in modern showroom with branded signage and red carpet

Hyundai Invests $500M to Support Future Vehicle Production in Alabama

The investment package includes new engine production capabilities.

October 30, 2026

Mobil gas station price sign displaying fuel prices with Synergy branding and Food Mart services

ExxonMobil, Chevron Top Q3 Estimates on Higher Prices, Strong Output

Geopolitical tensions are fueling record profits and production.

October 30, 2026

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U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Biotech Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations

BGI Group rejected the allegations.

October 29, 2026

Pharmaceutical filling machine dispensing liquid into clear glass vials with red caps on production line

Diagnostic Imaging Company Bracco to Open First U.S. Factory

It's expected to create 200 jobs.

October 29, 2026

Explosion, Fire Expose Illegal North Carolina Distillery

Special agents seized 161 gallons of moonshine.

October 29, 2026