Former Vons president Bill Davila dies
Longtime industry veteran William S. Davila died on Friday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the Western Association of Food Chains reported. read more Supermarket News
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Senate votes ‘yes’ on Farm Bill
The Senate passed a five-year Farm Bill by a vote of 68-32 today following the House’s passage of the bill last week. President Obama is expected to sign the bill. … Continue Reading →
U.S. House passes five-year farm bill
According to USA Today, the U.S. House passed a five-year farm bill on Jan. 29 that will end direct payments and expand popular crop insurance programs while cutting funding for … Continue Reading →
House passes Farm Bill
The House of Representatives has passed a five-year Farm Bill. read more Supermarket News
Conferees agree on Farm Bill
Representatives from both parties in the House and Senate have agreed on a five-year Farm Bill that updates agricultural programs while cutting $ 9 billion from SNAP. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Produce Industry Hopeful for 2014 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — It’s been a long time coming, but the produce industry appears optimistic that the Congress will be able to pass a 2014 Farm Bill early in the new … Continue Reading →
FMI, NGA Support Senate Menu Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association both voiced support for a Senate bill introduced Thursday that would exclude supermarkets from the FDA’s menu labeling regulations. … Continue Reading →
FMI Supports Senate Menu Labeling Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Association voiced support for a Senate bill introduced today that would exclude supermarkets from the FDA’s menu labeling regulations. read more Supermarket News
Retail Groups Applaud Patent Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — Both Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association issued statements in support of new legislation designed to reform the patent system and curb patent abuse. read more … Continue Reading →
House Passes Bill With $40B in SNAP Cuts
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would cut $ 40 billion in funding for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps. … Continue Reading →