California governor signs bag legislation
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that creates a consistent statewide standard for regulation of carryout bags, effective July 1, 2015. read more Supermarket News
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Plastic-bag ban goes to California governor
A bill banning single-use carryout plastic bags statewide is headed to California Gov. Jerry Brown following Friday’s passage by the state Senate, a day after the state Assembly also voted … Continue Reading →
California Assembly OKs statewide single-use plastic bag ban
The California Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would ban single-use plastic carryout bags statewide. read more Supermarket News
Food 4 Less threatening California strike
Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union employed at Kroger’s price-impact Food 4 Less stores in Southern California were meeting today with Kroger representatives on a new contract. … Continue Reading →
California nut cooperative invests $24 M in almond huller, sheller
Minturn Hullers Co-op of Chowchilla, Calif., has made a $ 24 million investment in a next-generation almond huller and sheller, which will double the cooperative’s capacity just in time for … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods agrees to $800,000 fine for California violations
Whole Foods Market has agreed to pay $ 800,000 to three Southern California cities following a statewide investigation that found the chain had what prosecutors called “widespread pricing violations.” read … Continue Reading →
Gallery: California grocers pilot healthy cooking program
The Healthy Cocina Initiative offers freshly prepared chicken mole enchiladas with avocados at a low price and, alternatively, the fresh ingredients so customers can make the enchiladas on their own. … Continue Reading →
Southern California locals set to vote on new contract
The three major employers in Southern California and members of seven locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new contract. read … Continue Reading →
Superior Farms breaks ground on new plant in California
Superior Farms, a lamb producer, has broken ground on its new processing facility in Dixon, Calif. IFT Daily News
California Senate passes bill to limit use of antibiotics in farm animals
According to Reuters, the California State Senate passed a bill on May 1 to restrict the use of antibiotics in farm animals for growth enhancement by requiring that the drugs … Continue Reading →