I, for one, am going to pray for Barack Obama because the Bible admonishes us to pray for our leaders, but I’m also going to pray that God will give us a new God-loving, God-fearing leader in November. I am going to try to avoid using such words as “everyone,” “never,” “always,” “all” and “absolutely” […]
Tag: legislation
Posted in, National, Suppliers
USDA Paying More Attention To Chinese Organics
The Seattle Times reports that, because of continuing food safety concerns about products exported from China, which are compounded by political corruption issues that seem to enable manufacturers to cut corners and export tainted food, “the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) organic program has decided to visit China more often.” The central concern is that […]
Posted in, National
N.G.A. Issues Statement on Recess Appointments to NLRB
President Obama announced earlier this week the recess appointments of Richard Griffin, Sharon Block and Terence Flynn to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, issued the following statement in response to the appointments: “N.G.A. is very concerned that the president’s recess appointments will result in […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
USDA Delays New Ground/Chopped Meat Labeling Enforcement
The USDA has announced a two-month delay in enforcement action for nutritional labeling of ground or chopped meat or poultry products and single-ingredient products to March 1, 2012, instead of Jan. 1. Nutrition information for these products will be required either on their label or at the point-of-purchase (POP) by either sign or brochure, unless […]
Posted in, Southeast
Georgia Municipalities Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales Today
Today is Election Day for many cities and counties in Georgia. The Georgia Food Industry Association is encouraging all members to go out and make their voice heard. There are 120 jurisdictions in all corners of the state will have Sunday sales referendums on the ballot and the GFIA urges you to vote. To view […]
Posted in, Southwest
Poll: Most Austinites Support Alternative to Bag Ban
A recent poll of Austin residents indicates that an overwhelming majority—72 percent—would support an alternative to a proposed plastic bag ban, which if enacted, could prevent local retailers from providing plastic bags to customers when they check out. More than 400 registered voters were contacted by phone between Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 by data […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Proposed Dairy Policy May Have Hidden Costs
A new study of the impacts of proposed dairy policy legislation on federal nutrition programs has found millions of dollars in hidden costs. Behind typical estimates of the price of the National Milk Producers Federation’s Foundation for the Future dairy policy proposal are large and unintended additional taxpayer costs, reductions in the effectiveness of federal […]
Posted in, Southeast
97 Cities and Counties Set November Sunday Sales Referendums
SMYRNA, GA – The Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) announced Sept. 13 that 97 cities and counties throughout Georgia are set to hold Sunday sales referendums during the November 8, 2011 general election. These areas represent approximately 2.5 million Georgians living in all parts of the state. “We would like to commend the city and […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Pennsylvania Profile: Weathers Economy with State Initiatives, Natural Gas
In Pennsylvania, the unemployment is at 7.6 percent, a good bit below the national average of 9.1 percent for July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
2011 Kentucky Profile: Grocers Fighting the Wine Fight
The 2011 Kentucky Profile originally ran in the September 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Katie B. Davis/staff writer […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Midwest
2011 Iowa Profile: Politicians, New Retailers Drawn to Iowa This Year
[gn_note color=”#FFCC00″]The 2011 Iowa Profile originally ran in the August 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Midwest. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] State-based chains add stores, […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Rhode Island Profile: Local Marketing Goes Over Big
Even though Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, it makes up for that with independent forward-thinkers and a progressive mentality
Posted in, National, The Independent Perspective
Debit Swipe Fee Reforms: What Does it All Mean for Your Business?
For nearly a decade merchants have been fighting to level the playing field and bring about reforms of debit and credit card interchange fees (often referred to as swipe fees)—fees that total over $50 billion a year. A little over a year ago merchants and consumers scored a major victory when an amendment authored by […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast
2011 North Florida Profile: Focused on Economic Recovery
[gn_note color=”#6666ff”]The 2011 North Florida Profile originally ran in the June 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Katie B. […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Massachusetts Profile: State Continues Slow Recovery
[gn_note color=”#b1cbde”]The 2011 Massachusetts Profile originally ran in the June 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Northeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Ashley Bates/staff writer […]
Posted in, Another Side, Southwest
Why the US Beef Ban in Japan and China? Blame the World Order
COLORADO—If you were Japan or China, would you rather take your chances with mad cow disease, or meltdown and arguably the worst air pollution in the world?
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
2011 Indiana Profile: An Eye on Divided State Legislature
Things just get curiouser and curiouser in Midwest statehouses. Add Indiana to the list of states with lawmakers hiding out in Illinois.
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Connecticut Profile: Some Grocery Retailers Go, Others Grow
In spite of many economic challenges and a daunting business environment, most grocery retailers in Connecticut are thriving, particularly family-owned independents.
Posted in, California Perspective, West
Redistricting Creates New Problems
For the first time, California’s once-a-decade reapportionment process is being undertaken by an independent Citizen’s Redistricting Commission. The Commission, created in 2008 by voter-approved Proposition 11, is a 14-member panel charged with redrawing California State Assembly, Senate, Board of Equalization and Congressional districts to reflect population changes noted in the 2010 U.S. Census. In prior […]
Posted in, Market Profile, West
Grocers Fine-Tune for Future Success as Recovery Inches Along
While economists are hopeful that Oregon is poised for recovery, that recovery is coming a bit slowly.