A Guide: Hemp, CBD and the Food Retail Industry

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

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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.

How can your company navigate the emerging and changing regulatory framework while addressing the rising consumer demand for CBD products? Carefully. FMI has compiled a resource guide to help our member companies account for the many federal and state policies currently in place and to anticipate the unpredictable and changing regulatory landscape in the months to come.

By: Stephanie Harris, Chief Regulatory Officer, FMI <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/screen-shot-2019-12-10-at-4-49-25-pm.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=7a0b526e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="CBD Best Practice Guide" title="CBD Best Practice Guide" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Since Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, there has been widespread confusion in the marketplace concerning hemp-derived products, especially those containing cannabidoil (CBD). Although the Farm Bill took the early steps toward legalizing hemp and hemp-derivatives, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still prohibits the addition of CBD to foods or dietary supplements, while a patchwork of state laws have emerged. The door appears to be open for topical products containing CBD, however, companies should be cautious making certain health claims or using other marketing tactics. How can your company navigate the emerging and changing regulatory framework while addressing the rising consumer demand for CBD products? Carefully. FMI has compiled a resource guide to help our member companies account for the many federal and state policies currently in place and to anticipate the unpredictable and changing regulatory landscape in the months to come.  Our guide breaks down the legal status of CBD, while also providing some general information on what CBD is and how it can be used. This guidance is intended to serve as a resource for those in the food retail industry looking to better understand CBD products. Here are a few areas that the guide addresses: <ul> <li>Terms frequently used by industry, including some which lack a formal definition from the FDA or any other agency.</li> <li>An overview of Hemp, CBD, and the food retail industry.</li> <li>CBD’s status under federal law.</li> <li>CBD’s status under state law.</li> <li>Product claims.</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/store/ProductFormPublic/hemp-cbd-and-the-retail-food-industry" class="button">Download the Member-Only CBD Best Practice Guide</a>

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

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.