Tag: NGA

SAN DIEGO – Independent retailers can fight against the competition of online grocery by being more of what they already are online and in stores.

One of the things I’ve appreciated covering the annual NGA Show through the years is how so many NGA retail members are on the forefront of grocery trends.

While feeding programs are being funded during the government shutdown, some retailers are unable to acquire or renew their SNAP licenses, which they say hurts consumers and local economies.

After months of debate, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the farm bill rather quickly this week, and fresh produce was one of the winners.