Government Relations

Annual produce industry event will take place Sept. 20-22

Association says legislation would impose food labeling burden on grocers

Major union is opposed to agency’s move, however

Nicole Negowetti comes to trade group from Harvard Law School

Independent grocers encourage government not to compete with businesses

Org notes that agency still needs to lower fee rate, however

Customers in need of nutrition assistance can shop however is most convenient

Group aims to improve Americans’ health through diet

Suit filed by 2 North Dakota trade groups

SNAP helps low-income families buy groceries in-store and online via benefits card

Resource is available free for org members

FASTER Act requires allergen to be labeled on all packaged foods beginning Jan. 1, 2023