Laws & Regulations

NGA Calls For Immigration Reform

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:53:00 +0000

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

Wal-Mart Files Suit Against UFCW, Others

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

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.

Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:55:00 +0000

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.

Court Directs NGA to Post Card-Suit Info

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:21:00 +0000

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.

Energy Drink Business Is Booming, But…

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:57:00 +0000

Regulatory oversight may change how energy drinks and other products with added caffeine can be sold at retail.

Florida Tomato Growers File Lawsuit

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:46:00 +0000

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.

Government Relations Needs a Personal Touch: Panel

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:14:00 +0000

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.

FDA to Investigate Caffeine's Impact on Kids

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:31:00 +0000

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.

Conn. Bill Would Permit Beer in Pouches

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:46:00 +0000

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.

GE Labeling Bill Introduced in Senate, House

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:18:00 +0000

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.