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Produce industry headlines: September 23, 2026
Read about NGA leader's warning about independent grocers, Canada's high-tech ag investment, stone fruit exports ending early, and more.
Produce industry headlines: September 3, 2026
Read about retail's challenge with loyalty programs, USDA easing organic processes, a new NGA initiative, a pear crop update, and...
Study shows independent grocers’ resilience amid economic uncertainty
NGA and FMS Solutions released the 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study, a look at the operational and financial performance.
NGA hires leaders in government affairs and finance
The National Grocers Association appoints Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance...
Grocery groups support House passage of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to battle large-scale theft, fraud, and cargo theft targeting retail stores and supply chains.
NGA report finds independent grocers generate $557.5B in annual economic activity
The National Grocers Association's new Economic Impact Analysis shows the role independent supermarkets play in the nation’s economy.
NGA supports new USDA rule requiring SNAP retailers to carry more ‘real food’
Retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits must now carry seven varieties of items across four categories, including fruits and vegetables.
U.S. House passes farm bill
On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the five-year farm bill, and most agriculture groups...
National Grocers Association names new board members
NGA welcomed nine new members to its board, representing a diverse cross-section of independent grocers from across the country.
NGA calls on FTC and DOJ to address grocery market manipulation
The National Grocers Association urges both agencies to address market manipulation by dominant national grocery buyers, especially Walmart.
NGA seeks SNAP waiver guidance for members
The National Grocers Association, representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement on SNAP waiver guidance.
USDA’s SNAP program to be partially funded, but confusion remains
The USDA’s SNAP program was scheduled to be unfunded during the government shutdown, until a judge ruled the government must fund it.
NGA stresses the need to reopen the government and fund SNAP/WIC
Independent grocers are often the only source of fresh produce, dairy, and other nutritious essentials for millions of families.
Retail groups say SNAP restrictions could cost retailers $1.6B
NACS, NGA, and FMI release “SNAP Restrictions Impact Analysis,” which estimates the costs food retailers face under proposed SNAP restrictions
NGA Foundation names 2025 scholarship recipients
This year, 23 students planning careers in the grocery industry received scholarships provided by NGA donors and affiliate groups.
Retail groups call on Congress to address EBT transaction fees
NGA, FMI, and NACS sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Agriculture Committees about fees for SNAP...
NGA leads group calling for increased antitrust enforcement funding
A coalition of more than 40 business organizations, led by the NGA, sent a letter to Congress making the case...
NGA expresses concern over proposed SNAP cuts
The National Grocers Association is deeply concerned by the cuts and programmatic cost shift changes to SNAP.
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