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FMI, NGA Laud Supreme Court's Block of Vaccine Mandate

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 13, 2022

The ruling will "help ensure the food industry is able to continue meeting our customers’ needs as efficiently and effectively as possible amid the ongoing supply chain and labor disruptions," FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin said.

Industry Partners

NGA CEO Greg Ferrara on Vaccine Mandates, Supply Chains and What's Next

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2022

Greg Ferrara discusses inflation, labor shortages, regulations and competitive challenges, which independent community grocers now face.

Fresh Food

Farmer Focus CEO on White House's Moves to Support Smaller Meat Producers

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 07, 2022

A sixth-generation family farmer shares what it was like having an audience with the President this month on the issue of supply-chain challenges and competition in the country's meat production industry.

Retailers

California Sues Walmart, Alleging Illegal Waste Disposal

By WGB Staff on Dec. 21, 2021

Lawsuit against the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer illegally disposed of toxic cleaning supplies, pesticides, confidential customer information and other materials at landfills not authorized to receive them.

Retailers

Vaccine Mandate for Big Employers Back On, For Now

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Dec. 20, 2021

The National Retail Federation said it will consider additional legal options, while the National Grocers Association's Robert Yeakel looks ahead to possible Supreme Court outcomes.

Retailers

Kroger Ceases Some COVID-19 Benefits for Unvaccinated Staff

By Diane Adam on Dec. 14, 2021

Unvaccinated nonunion workers will incur a $50 monthly health surcharge.

Retailers

UFCW Seeks Action from CEOs Amid COVID Surge, Inflation

By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 10, 2021

"Food and retail companies must use record profit margins to increase worker hourly pay and alleviate the impact of inflation," UFCW International President Mark Perrone wrote in a letter to grocery CEOs and other retailers.

Retailers

Walmart, Hy-Vee To Accept WIC Benefits Online As Part of USDA Pilot

By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 03, 2021

Three years after the online modernization of SNAP began, some WIC participants in select states will have a chance to order groceries online.

Industry Partners

FMI Praises Court's Continued Stay on Vaccine Mandate

By Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 15, 2021

FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin says the move "gives us additional time to seek clarity on elements of concern, including the availability of sufficient testing capacity and exemptions for workers with limited contact with others."

Industry Partners

FMI Joins Lawsuit Challenging COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

By Christine LaFave Grace on Nov. 11, 2021

Asking retailers to work toward ETS compliance at the holidays "will only exacerbate ongoing labor challenges and worsen an already existing shortage of transport and supply-chain capacity," FMI's Sarasin says.

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