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Policy/Regulatory

Retailers

Price Chopper Resumes Single-Use Bag Ban

The retailer reinstated its ban of single-use plastic bags on Aug. 1, in accordance with a state ordinance that began March 1 but has been delayed.

Retailers

Walmart to Require Face Coverings at All U.S. Stores

The move, which could trigger friction with some shoppers and could influence peers, comes as COVID cases continue to rise and national mandate efforts stall.

Industry Partners

Industry Applauds FDA’s New Approach to Food Safety

By Kat Martin on Jul. 14, 2020

New Era of Smarter Food Safety leverages digital tools and traceability in new blueprint for reducing foodborne illnesses.

Industry Partners

NGA Backs Expansion of Online SNAP to Independents

By Kat Martin on Jul. 07, 2020

The pandemic has pushed more shoppers online, but serving SNAP customers virtually means costly investment for small retailers, association says.

Industry Partners

More Legislation Introduced to Recognize Front-Line Food Heroes

By Kat Martin on May 13, 2020

A new bill known as the AG CHAIN Act would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for essential employees in the food and agriculture industries.

Retailers

VP Mike Pence to Food Industry: This Could Be 'Your Finest Hour’

By Jon Springer on May 11, 2020

A food industry roundtable discussion with the vice president was tinged with controversy and tragedy, but it showed stakeholders are dedicated to addressing industry disruption.

Fresh Food

The Future of Meatpacking Is Apparent

By Phil Lempert on May 08, 2020

The Lempert Report: With large meat plants slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, workers have been offered bonuses to stay on the job—but money isn't the main issue.

Retailers

Romney Wants Temporary Increase in Restaurant Workers' Pay

By Peter Romeo on May 04, 2020

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Fresh Food

Will Workers Show Up After Trump Orders Meat Plants to Remain Open?

By Kat Martin on Apr. 29, 2020

Invoking the Defense Production Act, President Donald Trump signs executive order to keep meat processing facilities open during pandemic.

Fresh Food

Meat Sales Gains Continued During 3rd Week of April

By Anne-Marie Roerink on Apr. 28, 2020

The week ending April 19 marked the seventh week of coronavirus-related shopping patterns and with it, strong demand for pork, chicken and beef, which pulled up total perimeter performance.

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