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House Approves $15 Minimum Wage

The move comes as several retailers and states have already adopted higher wages.

Fresh Food

Agriculture Secretary Tours California Avocado Grove

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue toured a California avocado grove as California Avocado Commission leadership spoke of labor and water management issues.

Industry Partners

FMI Urges Speedy Federal Regulation of CBD

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Jul. 18, 2019

The association is asking for "clear and comprehensive" guidance.

Wellness

Albertsons Pharmacies in Idaho Train Techs on Naloxone

By WGB Staff on Jul. 02, 2019

Retailer said its pharmacies "are on the frontlines of fighting opioid misuse" and that it welcomes "the opportunity to expand our efforts in outreach, education and naloxone dispensing."

Fresh Food

Prop 65 Gets New Legs

By Phil Lempert on Jul. 02, 2019

The Lempert Report: California food producers are seeing a new barrage of notices around the revamped Prop 65 list of hazardous ingredients.

Wellness

Many CPGs Already Include 'Added Sugars' on Nutrition Labels

By Phil Lempert on Jun. 27, 2019

The Lempert Report: Many food brands recognize consumer demand for more information on labels, as well as less sugar content.

Industry Partners

SCOTUS Rules in Favor of FMI in Landmark SNAP Disclosure Case

By Jon Springer on Jun. 24, 2019

The 6-3 decision prevents disclosure of store-level SNAP sales data, which industry leaders argued could cause competitive damage.

Wellness

FDA CBD Hearing Highlights Need for Congress to Act

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 20, 2019

Demand for CBD products is growing exponentially, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration still must sort out its differences with the current Farm Bill in Congress.

Retail Foodservice

New Legislation for Fast-Food Workers

By Phil Lempert on Jun. 13, 2019

The Lempert Report: Fast food's jarring 150% employee turnover rate necessitates a big change in restaurant industry practices.

Industry Partners

FMI Urges FDA to Provide CBD Regulation Clarity

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 31, 2019

A hearing was held to help regulators solve how to tackle the growing industry