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Retailers

ShopRite Owner Blames Soda Tax for Philly Closure

The controversial measure dinged sales at a Haverford location by 23%, Jeff Brown says.

Wellness

NYC Health Department Wants to Cut Added Sugars

The Lempert Report: Retailers can give a helping hand by putting pressure on the brands they sell.

Retailers

What Grocers May Not Know About the New Farm Bill

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Dec. 12, 2018

The pending legislation bans EBT processing fees and includes new tools for retailers to help SNAP shoppers make healthier choices.

Wellness

Food Recalls Are Getting Smarter

By Phil Lempert on Nov. 28, 2018

The Lempert Report: The FDA wants to start naming stores that sold certain contaminated products.

Retailers

These Are the Ballot Measure Decisions Grocers Need to Know

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Nov. 08, 2018

Minimum wage, taxes on groceries and marijuana legalization were among the pressing retail-related issues of Election Day.

Fresh Food

Midterm Elections 2018: Here's Who Took Seats in Major Agricultural Races

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Nov. 08, 2018

There were wins and loses on both sides.

Fresh Food

Lab-Grown Meat Causes Food Labeling Confusion

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 25, 2018

The Lempert Report: The FDA is discussing how products created through cellular agriculture should be handled on-shelf.

Fresh Food

Walmart’s Frank Yiannas Named FDA Deputy Commissioner

By Jon Springer on Oct. 19, 2018

The influential food safety advocate will succeed Stephen Ostroff in key policy post.

Retail Foodservice

Leveraging Foodservice Packaging to Drive Profitability

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 08, 2018

The industry is shifting toward eco-friendly, convenient packaging that appeals to consumer demand for sustainability and supports the needs of retailers’ foodservice programs.

Industry Partners

Trilateral Trade Agreement Praised by Grocery Industry

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 01, 2018

Retail partners believe the move is a positive one for the U.S. supply chain.