Forecasting Food Policy

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

The food retail industry has experienced several years of new rulemakings and other regulatory actions on a scale unlike previous regulatory environments. In addition to the industry-supported Food Safety Modernization Act, new regulations cover a wide range of topics, including labor and wages, nutrition labeling, and environmental issues, among others. As the new administration confirms key agency posts and moves forward with a new regulatory agenda, we are left questioning what is in store for the grocery industry.

By: Dana Mullen, Regulatory Counsel, Food Marketing Institute <img src="9e6a0c03-24aa-6724-9237-ff0000c12749" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Legal Conference" title="Legal Conference" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />The food retail industry has experienced several years of new rulemakings and other regulatory actions on a scale unlike previous regulatory environments. In addition to the industry-supported <a href="http://www.fmi.org/food-safety-modernization-act-resource-center/home">Food Safety Modernization Act</a>, new regulations cover a wide range of topics, including labor and wages, nutrition labeling, and environmental issues, among others. As the new administration confirms key agency posts and moves forward with a new regulatory agenda, we are left questioning what is in store for the grocery industry. This was one of the many topics discussed at the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/legalconference17">FMI Legal Conference</a> that just wrapped up in Austin, TX. Specifically, during the Forecasting Food Policy in the New Administration session sponsored by Polsinelli, speakers discussed the regulatory and legislative agenda in the next four years. Panelists Stuart Pape of Polsinelli and Randy Russell of the Russell Group addressed many questions regarding regulatory outlook and potential legislation impacting food policy. One of the more predominant questions of the session was whether the Trump White House will want to have a role in food and nutrition policy and, if so, what will that role be? The panelists agreed that the Trump administration will have less of a hands-on approach to food policy than the Obama administration; however, Stuart Pape indicated that historically when Federal agencies back off the State agencies quickly fill the void. As such, it will be important to monitor state legislation and regulations in upcoming months. While the regulatory outlook in some areas remains uncertain, members are busy developing compliance programs for those rules with upcoming compliance dates. One of these is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) <a href="http://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/priority-issues/menu-labeling">menu labeling</a> regulation, which has a rapidly approaching compliance date of May 5. Learn more on menu labeling with <a href="http://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2017/04/12/compliance-enforcement-the-nuts-bolts-of-menu-labeling">Compliance & Enforcement: The Nuts & Bolts of Menu Labeling</a>.

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OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.