NGA: FDA’s New Traceability Rule Will Disproportionately Impact Smaller Grocers

November 18, 2022 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, responded to the final ruling on the proposed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.”

NGA Urges for Modernization of WIC Food Package to Provide Flexibility for Independent Grocers and Families

November 18, 2022 National Grocers Association

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a proposed rule to revise food package within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The last review of WIC food packages occurred in 2009.

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NGA Response on FTC Policy Statement Regarding the Scope of Unfair Methods of Competition

November 10, 2022 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) responded to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) policy statement expanding use of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to address unfair methods of competition. Chris Jones, NGA senior vice president of government relations and counsel issued the following statement: 

NGA Strengthens Advocacy Team with New Hires

November 8, 2022 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has hired John Richard as its senior manager of government relations and policy analysis, and Ryan Cagney as its manager of political affairs and fundraising.

ReposiTrak and National Grocers Association Team Up to Offer Free and Quick Set-Up for Food Traceability Network

November 4, 2022 ReposiTrak

ReposiTrak, a major provider of supply chain, food safety and supplier management technology solutions, is waiving the $2,000 setup fee for food suppliers connecting to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®. The Network, which is the focus of the recently announced partnership with the National Grocers Association (NGA), is the easiest way for suppliers and their wholesaler and retailer customers to share traceability data that will be required by a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule for high-risk foods, scheduled to be issued this month.