The New Food Safety Testing Gold Standard: Whole Genome Sequencing
While the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 (FSMA) has updated U.S. food safety regulations, an emerging technology, known as whole genome sequencing (WGS), is revolutionizing outbreak investigations to more rapidly identify and prevent pathogenic bacteria from entering our food supply.
Photo Friday: Store Visit to Martin's Super Markets
Lucas Darnell, director of member relations and advocacy for the eastern region of FMI, visited with Rob Bartels, president and CEO of Martin’s Super Markets, in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Food Defense Superheroes: Suppliers and Food Processors to the Rescue
Arguably, there’s no greater hero to a company in the midst of a disaster or terrorist threat than those who are prepared to handle an emergency and shield your company’s assets from danger.
Powerful Approaches to Team Building
When it comes to working on teams, every co-worker or colleague can appreciate strong leadership, clear communication, and being a part of a supportive community. In today’s workforce, an amazing team dynamic is a powerful attribute to create in the workplace.
Are you Prepared for FSVP Compliance? Compliance begins May 30
The first compliance dates for FDA’s FSMA rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for importers of food for humans or animals begin May 30, 2017. The FSVP rule requires importers who are covered by the rule to have risk-based programs in place to verify that their foreign suppliers are producing food that provides the same level of public health protection as in the U.S.
OMEGA Press
- 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

