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  • May 7, 2012
    Article

    Fresh Market Newswatch: Stronger Mad Cow Measures Urged

    YONKERS, N.Y. — In the wake of a new case of mad cow disease reported in California in April, Consumers Unio, has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to take new measures to prevent and to detect mad cow disease in U.S. beef and dairy cows....More
  • May 3, 2012
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    False Advertising Class Action Update 1

    The onslaught of health claim-related false advertising lawsuit filings against food and beverage producers continues — particularly in California federal courts....More
  • May 3, 2012
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    The Unnatural?

    Kashi cereal recently made the news when a Rhode Island grocer pulled the product off his shelves after he learned that it didn’t live up to the “natural” claims made by the company....More
  • May 2, 2012
    Article

    Modified Food Labeling to Reach Calif. Ballot

    SAN FRANCISCO — Proponents of labeling genetically modified foods said Wednesday that they had received the required signatures to get the issue onto the statewide ballot in November....More
  • Apr. 30, 2012
    Article

    Growth Industry: SN’s Produce Spring Supplement

    Our annual Spring Produce Supplement features an interview with incoming United Fresh Chairman David Krause, as well as stories detailing some of the latest trends in produce and floral....More
  • Apr. 23, 2012
    Article

    Publix Charged in OT Suit

    PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Publix Super Markets improperly compensated managers for overtime work, according to a suit filed in federal court here, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Monday....More
  • Apr. 17, 2012
    Article

    NGA Applauds Court Ruling on Labor

    WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily blocked the implementation of new federal labor regulations that would require employers to post information for employees about forming unions....More
  • Apr. 9, 2012
    Article

    Health Care Uncertainty Impacts Labor Talks

    WASHINGTON — Uncertainty over changes in national health care policy has emerged as an issue in supermarket labor contracts....More
  • Apr. 2, 2012
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    FDA Slammed on BPA Ruling

    The Food and Drug Administration had to know that releasing its decision on bisphenol-A at the end of the day, on a Friday, would invite only criticism and a host of cynical comments....More
  • Apr. 2, 2012
    Article

    Generic Pileup: New Releases, Medicaid Changes on Collision Course

    As a plethora of generic drugs is set to flood the market, offering health care saving to millions, proposed Medicaid changes to reimbursements could dampen retail pharmacy revenues....More
  • Mar. 29, 2012
    Article

    Doherty Receives FMI Award 2

    ARLINGTON, Va. — Linda M. Doherty, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Food Council, has received the Food Marketing Institute Donald H. MacManus Association Executive Award in recognition of her leadership and accomplishments....More
  • Mar. 29, 2012
    Article

    Shaul Wins NGA Leadership Award

    ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grocers Association here has presented its Association Leadership Award to Dan Shaul, president of the Missouri Grocers Association, for his dedication to and continued service on behalf of the grocery industry in the area of government relations....More
  • Mar. 28, 2012
    Article

    R-22 Refrigerant Shortage Anticipated

    MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.– Because of a proposed revision late last year by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning the availability of R-22 refrigerant, “there’s a very good possibility the R-22 supply may not meet the demand,” said Ron Vogl, technical marketing manager for Honeywell Refrigerants here....More
  • Mar. 26, 2012
    Article

    California Medicaid Cuts on Hold for Now

    SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last week denied California’s Department of Health Care Services’ effort to suspend an earlier decision by a federal judge to block cuts in Medi-Cal, the state’s...More
  • Mar. 23, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart to Open in L.A. Chinatown Despite Ordinance

    LOS ANGELES — The City Council here passed an ordinance Friday that will impose a moratorium on opening retail stores larger than 20,000 square feet in the Chinatown section of downtown Los Angeles....More
  • Mar. 23, 2012
    Article

    Wal-Mart Fined $2.1M in Pricing Case 2

    Wal-Mart has agreed to pay fines related to pricing errors in California....More
  • Mar. 22, 2012
    Article

    L.A. to Consider Chain-Store Moratorium

    LOS ANGELES — The City Council here is scheduled to discuss an emergency moratorium Friday dealing with the entry of chain stores in the Chinatown section of downtown Los Angeles....More
  • Mar. 22, 2012
    Article

    Ex-Price Chopper Worker Sentenced: Report

    SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A former executive secretary for Price Chopper operator Golub Corp. was sentenced Thursday to one to three years in prison for stealing gift certificates, according to a report in the Albany Times-Union....More
  • Mar. 20, 2012
    Article

    Piggly Wiggly Could Face Labor Charges

    The NLRB supports a local union in its charges against Piggly Wiggly Midwest....More
  • Mar. 16, 2012
    Article

    Leevers Asks Subcommittee to Amend Affordable Care Act

    ARLINGTON, Va. — John W. Leevers, president of Leevers Supermarkets, Franktown, Colo., and member of the National Grocers Association here, testified Friday before a congressional subcommittee on the potential adverse consequences of the Affordable Care Act....More
  • Mar. 12, 2012
    Article

    Campaign Aims to Shield Youth From Tobacco Displays

    ALBANY, N.Y. — Days after a federal judge blocked the Food and Drug Administration from requiring graphic warnings on cigarette packs, a campaign began educating New Yorkers about the dangers of exposing youth to in-store tobacco displays....More
  • Mar. 12, 2012
    Article

    Retailers Prepared for Mandatory Meat Labeling

    WASHINGTON — Supermarket retailers were ready when mandatory nutrition labeling for ground or chopped meat and poultry products, and popular cuts of meat, went into effect on March 1....More
  • Mar. 5, 2012
    Article

    Wegmans to Open Disputed Wine Shop 2

    WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — The Wegmans Food Market here is carving out a portion of Center Store to accommodate a contiguous wine shop set to open next month....More
  • Mar. 2, 2012
    Article

    UFCW Levies Charges vs. Giant, Safeway

    LANDOVER, Md. — The union representing Safeway and Giant-Landover workers in the Washington, D.C., area is accusing the chains of unfair practices....More
  • Feb. 29, 2012
    Article

    GMA Names Finkel EVP

    WASHINGTON — Grocery Manufacturers Association on Wednesday said it has named Louis A. Finkel executive vice president of government affairs....More
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