Smart Approaches to Sustainability in Fresh
Sustainability is a complex subject that includes aspects such as packaging, food waste, recycling and the future of plastics. The fresh industry recognizes the importance and is identifying meaningful strategies to make progress. This was clear from a sustainability panel and related breakout sessions at the recent FMI FreshForward conference in Minneapolis.
How Grocers Are Investing in Technology
The rapid evolution and implementation of technology in food retail can boost performance on the operational side and enhance engagement on the customer-facing front, not to mention the growing role of ecommerce. Let’s look at some of the ways that technology is changing food retail.
Photo Friday: FMI Food Safety Participates in AFDO Environmental Sampling Workshop
FMI Food Safety staff members, Ashley Eisenbeiser and Adam Friedlander, participated alongside local, state and federal regulators in an Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Environmental Sampling Workshop in Washington, D.C.
Tobacco 21 Bills Gain Local, State and Federal Traction
Tweaks to existing laws have dominated the spectrum of tobacco legislation, and none as much as the minimum tobacco purchase age. The 1980s and 1990s saw the states establish a tobacco purchase age of 18, with a handful at 19.
Creating A Safer World, A Smarter You
When management is committed to creating a food safety culture, recalls and market withdraws are reduced, efficiencies are increased, and costs are lowered. As food safety professionals, we can take advantage of training and conferences/industry meetings that provide solutions to food safety problems.
- Grocers Tackle Climate Change Through EPA’s GreenChill Refrigerant Management Program
- Food Retailers Develop Free Hepatitis A Resource to Protect Public Health
- Helping Retailers Understand and Comply with The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
- How the Rise of “Flexitarians” is Powering Plant-Based Sales
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- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $154,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- Thank You for Making the 2024 Jan Vineyard Charity Golf Outing a Success!
- Join the GameChanger July Campaign: Empower Our Youth, Prevent Substance Misuse
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $137,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
- WV Oil Marketer & Grocers Association Campaign Raises Over $132,000 For Children in Need of Assistance
NGA News
- Columbus Consulting Guest Blog: Could AI Become Grocery’s New Operating System?
- National Grocers Association Supports SNAP Modernization and EBT Fee Ban in House Farm Bill
- Fareway’s Toys For Tots Campaign Raises $288K
- National Grocers Association Announces New and Outgoing Members of Board of Directors
- NGA Foundation Announces Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as Winner of Student Case Study Competition
CSP Fuel News
- Buc-ee’s sets opening date for its first Ohio travel center
- Convenience stores see momentum in nicotine category
- Dollar General builds momentum with strong sales growth and customer-focused initiatives
- bp’s earnify loyalty platform sees 400% growth in user engagement
- Beverage breakdown: See how each segment is performing in convenience stores
