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Top news from trade associations, market research firms and management consultancies pertaining to consumer grocery trends, policy, regulatory and advocacy efforts.

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FMI Launches Job Board for Furloughed Employees

Through partnership with Eightfold.ai, the association looks to rapidly match demand and supply of front-line workers in local areas.

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CARES Act to Provide Relief to Grocers, Consumers

The bill moves onto the House and includes additional aid for consumers and benefits to grocers, including a delay in payroll taxes.

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United Fresh Requests ‘Urgent Action’ from USDA

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 26, 2020

Given the "seismic impact throughout the produce supply chain" of the coronavirus outbreak, United Fresh President Tom Stenzel is calling for the immediate implementation of government programs designed to stabilize the industry.

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Increasingly Muddy Waters Between Retail, Foodservice

By Kat Martin on Mar. 24, 2020

In survival mode, some restaurants are turning to grocery, but is the turn just a stopgap measure or a new reality?

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2020 National Restaurant Association Show Is Canceled

By WGB Staff on Mar. 24, 2020

Coronavirus concerns led to the cancellation of the annual event.

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New Act Makes Changes to WIC, SNAP

By Kat Martin on Mar. 23, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act addresses immediate needs of two outreach programs.

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Grocers Urged to Look for the Silver Lining in ‘Lifestyle Changing’ Times

By Tom Jackson on Mar. 23, 2020

The scourge of COVID-19 provides a prime opportunity for food retailers to accelerate family meal promotions and meal guidance.

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College Food Accelerators Make the Grade

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 20, 2020

The Lempert Report: Students and industry veterans work with Fortune 500 companies and startups to innovate the realm of food science and grocery.

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Industry Reaches Out to Federal Government for Help

By Kat Martin on Mar. 19, 2020

U.S. food leaders are preparing a list of requests to help address the coronavirus crisis, including relaxing some child labor regulations and authorizing the National Guard to deliver food in emergencies.

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NACDS Annual Meeting Latest Event to Cancel Due to Coronavirus

By WGB Staff on Mar. 17, 2020

Organization turns its attention to Total Store Expo in August.

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