Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

NRF welcomes delay of tariff increase
‘It is clear the administration has heard the voices of those negatively impacted by existing tariffs,’ NRF president says
Editorial: 'Western New York is better off for having Tops stick around'
The Buffalo News says Williamsville, N.Y.-based grocer 'could have cut and run'

Why romaine lettuce scare could impact other leafy-green vegetables

Retailers may quarantine other vegetables, ag lawyer says
Gingrich bullish on America

At PLMA Washington Conference, former speaker of the house cites country’s ongoing ‘sheer technological revolution’ as reason for continued prosperity and growth
USDA, FDA to host joint public meeting on cell-cultured meat

October session will center on how meat produced by culturing animal cells will be regulated and described on food labels
FDA will not require ‘added sugars’ call-out on pure honey, maple syrup

Agency revises decision and will no longer require the controversial call -out on single-ingredient, ‘packaged as such’ sweeteners
In Missouri, plant-based meats can no longer be called ‘meat’

‘The big issue was marketing with integrity and ... consumers knowing what they’re getting,’ state’s cattlemen association says
FDA now accepting public comment on voluntary labeling of bioengineered foods

Seeking input on whether food processors/manufacturers should label foods that have or have not been derived from genetically engineered plants
Publix endures, despite protests

If its latest earnings are any indication, Publix withstood the recent uproar for its support of an NRA proponent. Perhaps people realize that Publix is not the villain it was made out to be
On Kroger’s Visa ban and convenience

Convenience is a hallmark of customer service. Taking away credit cards equates to taking away convenience

Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

NRF welcomes delay of tariff increase

Editorial: 'Western New York is better off for having Tops stick around'

Why romaine lettuce scare could impact other leafy-green vegetables

Gingrich bullish on America

USDA, FDA to host joint public meeting on cell-cultured meat

FDA will not require ‘added sugars’ call-out on pure honey, maple syrup

In Missouri, plant-based meats can no longer be called ‘meat’

FDA now accepting public comment on voluntary labeling of bioengineered foods

Publix endures, despite protests

On Kroger’s Visa ban and convenience