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Industry Partners

SCOTUS Rules in Favor of FMI in Landmark SNAP Disclosure Case

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

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

Retailers

China Tariff Increase Raises Alarm Across Grocery Industry

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 10, 2019

Major concerns include job loss and higher prices on goods that will get passed on to consumers.

Retailers

Walmart Raises Tobacco Buying Age, Discontinues Sale of Sweet Vaping Flavors

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 09, 2019

Following a warning letter from the FDA, the retailer said it would also use virtual reality training to enforce compliance.

Retailers

FMI, NGA Members Meet With Congress for Annual Day in Washington

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 02, 2019

Issues addressed at the fly-in included permanent tax reductions and more secure payments.

Retailers

These Grocers Will Be the First to Accept Online SNAP Orders

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Apr. 18, 2019

A two-year pilot just launched in New York, with an expansion to other states expected in the near future.

Nonfood

Kroger, Walmart Receive FDA Warning Letters for Tobacco Sales to Minors

By Angel Abcede on Apr. 16, 2019

The retailers were among establishments that were asked to submit written plans to address youth access to e-cigs and other products.

Retailers

Breaking Down Bioengineered Foods’ New Disclosure Standard

By Rachel Lowe on Mar. 29, 2019

In the wake of the USDA’s recently announced final rules for bioengineered foods, grocers must become conversant in the new directive—particularly when it comes to private label and bulk foods.

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