The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is reminding California’s employers and workers that, effective Jan. 1, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $10 per hour. “This increase in the minimum wage is California’s second increase in 16 months. Those earning minimum wage will now have a bit more to take home every paycheck,” said […]
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TGCSA Hosting Training Seminar Ahead Of Wine Coming To Food Retailers Next Year
The Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) on Jan. 20 will host a training seminar for the state’s retailers that plan to bring wine to their shelves in July 2016. These retailers “will have to navigate a complicated set of rules and regulations,” according to TGCSA. One requirement for retailers is to certify clerks […]
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FDA Extends Public Comment On ‘Natural’ Food Labeling, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment period for the use of the term “Natural” on food labeling. The comment period will now end on May 10. In early December, the Natural Products Association (NPA) submitted a formal request to the FDA for […]
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Larkin: Taxes, Healthcare, Regulations Top Concern List For 2016
by Peter Larkin/Special to The Shelby Report Despite Republican majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, Congress continues to grapple with gridlock. And, heading into an important 2016 presidential election, where Republicans need to defend 24 U.S. Senate seats vs. the 10 seats on the Democrat side, the 2016 elections will […]
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National GMO Labeling Law Will Not Pass In 2015
Congress has failed to reach an agreement this year on legislation that prevents states from enacting their own labeling laws concerning genetically modified organisms, commonly referred to as GMOs. Many in the food industry are expressing disappointment, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which says the proposed legislation was designed to prevent “a costly and confusing […]
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National GMO Labeling Law Will Not Pass This Year
Congress has failed to reach an agreement this year on legislation that prevents states from enacting their own labeling laws concerning genetically modified organisms, commonly referred to as GMOs. Many in the food industry are expressing disappointment, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which says the failure prevents “a costly and confusing 50-state patchwork of […]
Posted in, Northeast
NRA To Challenge New York Wage Mandate In Court
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is preparing a legal challenge to a New York state mandate that requires fast-food employers to pay a higher minimum wage than other businesses in the state. On Dec. 10, the state’s Industrial Board of Appeals rejected the NRA’s administrative challenge of the state’s $15-an-hour wage mandate for fast-food employers. According […]
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Final Review Of New Cigar, E-Cig Regs Under Way
Ahead of some of the most sweeping changes to rules governing cigars and e-cigarettes, industry groups and health advocates have been meeting with White House officials to offer suggestions. The federal Office of Management and Budget is conducting a final review of the new regulations, which move cigars and e-cigs under the U.S. Food and […]
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NRA To Fight New York Sodium Mandate
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is filing suit this week against New York City’s Department of Health over its decision requiring chain restaurants of at least 15 stores to post warning icons next to menu items or combination meals containing 2,300mg of sodium or more. The NRA asserts that the mandate, which took effect Dec. 1, is […]
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Worker Scheduling Issue May Not Be On November 2016 Ballot, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… According to the Massachusetts Food Association, supporters of a measure to require scheduling of workers with a 14-day notice have not collected or submitted signatures for certification. Therefore the question will not be up for a public vote by ballot question in November 2016… Foodshare of Connecticut received enough turkeys to […]
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Legislation Introduced To Reduce Confusion On Food Labels, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Four Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate with the intent of minimizing consumer confusion regarding food labels. The legislation aims to ensure consistency and clarity on food labels and sets reliable standards for the term “natural” on food labels… Brooklyn bakery Bien Cuit […]
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Menu Labeling Amendments Move Closer To House Enactment
On Nov. 18, menu labeling legislation supported by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) moved closer to reaching the House of Representatives for a vote. The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the legislation by a bipartisan vote of 36 to 12 that would enable compliance for convenience store […]
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Boston Mayor Proposes Raising Tobacco Age To 21, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has joined public health officials, advocates and local youth to announce that Boston is taking steps to raise the age to buy all tobacco and nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, to 21. In addition to raising the age to buy tobacco and nicotine products to 21, proposed […]
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State AGs Advocate For Chip And PIN Technology
Nine state attorneys general from Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia are urging the largest credit card issuers to move to full chip and PIN technology as soon as possible. The AGs say that doing so would be in the best interest of consumers, who are […]
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7- Eleven Aims For 100 Vet Franchisees By End Of 2016, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… 7-Eleven wants to provide more franchise opportunities to qualified men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The retailer has set a goal of recruiting 100 veterans and providing $2 million in discounts by the end of 2016. 7-Eleven’s program offers discounted franchise fees to retired or […]
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FSMA’s Produce Rule Among Latest Finalized By FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said it took major steps to prevent foodborne illness by finalizing rules implementing the bipartisan Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that, for the first time, establish enforceable safety standards for produce farms and make importers accountable for verifying that imported food meets U.S. safety standards. The agency […]
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Boston Considers Letter Grades For Restaurant Food Safety Practices
Boston’s Inspectional Services Department is considering issuing a letter grade in rating a restaurant’s food safety practices in 2016. A letter grade of A, B, C, etc. would either be posted online or displayed in a storefront window resembling the programs used in New York and Los Angeles. Ratings would be assigned to all of the city’s […]
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Mass. Legislative Panel Advances $15 Wage For Fast Food Workers, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… A Massachusetts legislative committee (Labor and Workforce Development) has endorsed a bill establishing a $15-per-hour minimum wage for fast food and big-box store workers. The vote came Nov. 10, the same day fast food workers rallied in favor of higher wages with a march to the State House. The bill […]
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NACS Endorses Menu Labeling Bill, Which Moves To Full House Committee
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee has voted to pass the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015, and the measure now moves to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee. The legislation would make menu labeling compliance possible for convenience store owners and result in consumers obtaining more nutrition information and a greater amount […]
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NGA Presents Great American Award To Wakefern’s Mottese
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has recognized Wakefern Food Corp.’s Lorelei Mottese with NGA’s highest award for government relations, the Clarence G. Adamy Great American Award. The award was presented to Mottese by NGA President and CEO Peter J. Larkin and NGA VP of Public Affairs Greg Ferrara at Wakefern’s annual shareholders’ meeting, held Thursday […]