The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released poll data revealing how Americans are balancing the rising cost of living while keeping the health of the planet top of mind. The poll demonstrated some concern for the environment with grocery planning but reveals there is significant room for growth. Global food production has a major impact […]
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March Online Grocery Sales Jump 21% Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery segment sustained its turbo-charged growth in March 2025, ending up 21 percent versus a year ago with $9.7 billion in monthly sales, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey fielded March 30-31, and sponsored by Mercatus. Delivery continued to be the main driver of the topline increase, as it […]
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Target Offers Sustainable Wine In Paper Bottles
The Target Corporation is the first major U.S. supermarket retailer to commission a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles that will save the equivalent of nearly 100 tons of carbon dioxide. The Collective Good wine range, which is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, has a Red Blend, a Sauvignon Blanc, […]
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IFPA Encourages Science-Based Standards To National Organic Standards Board
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board highlighting priority issues for the organic fresh produce sector. The comments were in response to a feedback request from NOSB’s Spring 2025 Work Agenda. Developed in consultation with the association’s organics committee, the comments emphasize the need for practical, science-based […]
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ROFDA Names Deuschle New President, CEO
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) has named Mark Deuschle its next president and CEO. Deuschle succeeds Jeff Pedersen, who announced in January his plans to step down after the organization’s spring conference to join Alliance Retail Group, where he has been appointed chief customer officer. With more than 30 years of experience in […]
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Hanson To Direct NGA’s Education, Insights Programs
The National Grocers Association (NGA) shared that Kelly Hanson, former project director with the NGA Foundation, has become its director of education and insights. “We’re excited for Kelly to begin her new role at NGA, where she brings a wealth of experience and expertise,” said Jonathan Downey, NGA’s chief operating officer and SVP. “With a […]
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HHS, FDA To Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced a series of measures to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply. The FDA is taking the following actions: Establishing a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based synthetic dyes […]
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NGA Foundation Advisory Group To Assist In Independent Grocers’ SNAP EBT Upgrades
The National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation has welcomed a new advisory committee to help promote and expand its assistance to independent grocers in modernizing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems, including implementing SNAP Online and EBT chip card functionality. This initiative, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]