Consumer & Regulatory Affairs

Standard introduced by SCS Global Services covers food, beverages, CBD, body care

Fresh Encounter’s Michael Needler spoke out against ‘lack of constraints on buyer power’

E-commerce platform boosts healthy food access, grows small businesses in low-income areas

Revisions include greater variety of fruits and vegetables, non-dairy substitutions

NGA, FMI say new rule has negative impact on grocers and exceeds agency’s authority

Online purchasing program addresses equitable access to groceries across state

Network is focus of partnership with NGA to enable FSMA compliance for indies

Grocers have done so with swipe fees and will do the same with credit cards

Walgreens, Walmart, CVS and Hy-Vee kicking off initiative

State voters to weigh in on proposed legislation allowing fermented beverage sales and alcohol delivery

Legislation signed into law by Gov. Newsom for 2025 phase-out