Sugar Association Raises Concerns On 'Added Sugars' Labeling In Comments To FDA

October 15, 2015 The Sugar Association

The Sugar Association is raising serious concerns about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposal to require an "added sugars" declaration and daily reference value (DRV) on the Nutrition Facts Label (NFL).

ABA, RBA Oppose FDA's 'Added Sugars' Proposal – Cites Flawed Research

October 15, 2015 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) partnered with the Retail Bakers of America (RBA) to strongly opposed the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) supplemental proposal on "added sugars" labeling and the establishment of a daily value in comments.

Why Wal-Mart And Other Retail Chains May Not Fix The Food Deserts

October 15, 2015 Tracie McMillan, NPR

New research suggests that plugging food access holes with big box stores may not lead to healthier habits. According to a study just published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Americans' junk food calories increasingly come from big box stores rather than traditional grocers.

FMI Launches Crowd-Sourced Campaign To Correct Grocery Misconceptions

October 15, 2015 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today launched a campaign aimed at correcting misconceptions in the food retail environment. Supermarket Myths. . . Busted is an online destination designed to help food retailers mitigate untruths that ultimately confuse shoppers or get perpetuated online.

C&S Wholesale Grocers Planning To Close Two DCs

Collington Services LLC, a subsidiary of Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers, plans to close a grocery distribution center in Upper Marlboro and a general merchandise distribution center in Landover, both of which Collington Services has operated since 2000. Both serve as distribution centers for Safeway, which is one of the region's largest employers.