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Defense Commissary Agency Mulls More Cuts in Spending

FORT LEE, Va. — Workers at the 247 military supermarkets around the world are facing pay cuts of up to 20% as the Department of Defense explores the possibility of further cuts due to sequestration, a top executive told SN last week.

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May 16, 2013

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NGA Calls For Immigration Reform

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grocers Association here released a formal position statement Wednesday calling for comprehensive immigration reform that preempts state and local laws....More
May 13, 2013

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Wal-Mart Files Suit Against UFCW, Others 1

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and an affiliated group, charging disorderly conduct in Los Angeles-area protests late last year....More
May 9, 2013

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Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum

CHICAGO — Wrigley has put the brakes on its new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, whose introduction prompted the Food and Drug Administration to launch an investigation into the health impact of “new and easy sources of caffeine” on children....More
May 9, 2013

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Court Directs NGA to Post Card-Suit Info

ARLINGTON, Va. — National Grocers Association here said it has been ordered to display a link to a court-approved website related to the settlement of a class-action payment-card lawsuit....More
May 6, 2013

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Energy Drink Business Is Booming, But…

Regulatory oversight may change how energy drinks and other products with added caffeine can be sold at retail....More
May 3, 2013

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Florida Tomato Growers File Lawsuit

MAITLAND, Fla. — Although the Department of Commerce and the Mexican tomato growers agreed on an updated suspension agreement for imported tomatoes back in March, the Florida tomato farmers are contesting the deal....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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Government Relations Needs a Personal Touch: Panel

ORLANDO, Fla. — Food retailers can play up their status as important political constituents to influence legislative activity, according to a panel at Food Marketing Institute’s Future Connect conference here Tuesday....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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FDA to Investigate Caffeine's Impact on Kids

WASHINGTON — Prompted by the launch of a caffeinated gum, the Food and Drug Administration is investigating the health impact of “new and easy sources of caffeine” on children, it announced Monday....More
Apr. 26, 2013

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Conn. Bill Would Permit Beer in Pouches

HARTFORD, Conn. — A bill to permit malt beverages and beer to be sold in pliable pouches was passed by Connecticut’s House of Representatives Wednesday, according to reports....More
Apr. 25, 2013

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GE Labeling Bill Introduced in Senate, House

WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a bill that would require the Food and Drug Administration to label all genetically engineered whole foods and processed products....More

Laws & Regulations

Defense Commissary Agency Mulls More Cuts in Spending

NGA Calls For Immigration Reform

Wal-Mart Files Suit Against UFCW, Others 1

Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum

Court Directs NGA to Post Card-Suit Info

Energy Drink Business Is Booming, But…

Florida Tomato Growers File Lawsuit

Government Relations Needs a Personal Touch: Panel

FDA to Investigate Caffeine's Impact on Kids

Conn. Bill Would Permit Beer in Pouches

GE Labeling Bill Introduced in Senate, House

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