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FI Fast Break audio news: June 25, 2025

The latest FI Fast Break podcast notes how July brings another round of U.S. minimum wage increases in states such as Alaska.

Scaling Smarter: Land O’Frost’s Automation Blueprint for the Future of Food Manufacturing

Deli meat manufacturer Land O’Frost partnered with Formic to implement Full Service Automation, deploying five gantry-style palletizing systems. The move allowed the manufacturer to overcome labor shortages, streamline product changeovers, and achieve operational savings without capital investment, freeing up valuable resources for revenue-generating projects.

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Inside a $650M Ponzi Scheme Including Cattle

Two people are facing federal charges they bilked investors across the country in a $650 million Ponzi scheme involving bogus short-term cattle or marijuana investments. Reva Joyce Stachniw, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, and Ron Throgmartin, …

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