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HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut will require manufacturers to label genetically modified foods, but only after four other states — including one that borders Connecticut — enact similar measures. In addition, any combination of northeastern states with a combined population of at least 20 million must mandate GMO labeling....More

OTTAWA — The Canadian Pork Council and Canada’s National Farm Animal Care Council have released for public comment rules on pig care that would significantly curtail the use of gestation crates....More

SAN DIEGO — United Fresh industry leaders feel that certain aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act will negatively impact many produce operations without clear benefit, they said at the United Fresh conference here....More

SITKA, Alaska — Hames Corp., which operates owns and manages several retail stores here and in Ketchikan, has successfully implemented budgeting and forecasting software, from Centage, Natick, Mass., which has helped manage changes related to the Affordable Care Act....More

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

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

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

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

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

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Energy drink manufacturers will no longer be permitted to market to minors in Suffolk County, N.Y., now that the nation’s first Energy Drink Education and Protection Plan has been signed by County Executive Steve Bellone....More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Grocers Association said it has presented its Leadership Award to Jan Gee, president and chief executive officer of the Washington Food Industry Association, for her dedication and continued service as a community-focused state association executive....More