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NGA: FDA’s new traceability rule will disproportionately affect smaller grocers
- General News
The National Grocers Association, the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, responded to the final ruling on the proposed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.”
AFM offers free guacamole if Mexico or USA reaches World Cup final
- General News
If either the U.S. or Mexico National teams make it to the final of the tournament on December 18, 2022, AFM will give away free servings of guacamole to avocado-obsessed fans who visit www.afmguacgiveaway.com.
IFPA offers resources for new FSMA rule
- General News
International Fresh Produce Association has shared their initial reactions to the newly published rule on the Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Final Rule).
FDA releases details of FSMA traceability rule
- General News
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an unprecedented advancement in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food supply, whether sourced in the U.S. or abroad.
Dole installs wind turbines, delivering clean electricity to Soledad, CA facility
- General News
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole plc announced the implementation and activation of two General Electric 2.8-Megawatt wind turbines at its salad processing plant in Soledad, CA.
Walmart gains more grocery market share in higher income households
- Featured
Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. says higher income shoppers continue to increase trips to the company’s stores, particularly for its lower-cost groceries.
Digital chief to succeed retiring Ahold Delhaize USA CEO
- Retail
JJ Fleeman has served as President, Peapod Digital Labs and Chief Commercial and Digital Officer of Ahold Delhaize USA since May 2018.
Considering UK’s Healthy Start plan for babies
- Analysis
You will remember that this summer, the International Fresh Produce Association came out with its “Fruit and Vegetable Moonshot” for September’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
California Giant Foundation donates $43,500 to non-profit organizations
- General News
California Giant Berry Farms today announced the distribution of $43,500 to ten non-profit organizations throughout the Central Coast via its philanthropic initiative, The California Giant Foundation.
Fresh Cravings expands vegan dips lineup at Publix
- General News
Fresh Cravings, the family-owned and operated, Arizona-based snacking brand, has expanded its collection of dips at Publix stores, chainwide in the produce section, with the addition of Jalapeño Popper and French Onion Plant Based Dips.