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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.

8 hours ago 2 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

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.

2 months ago 7 minute read

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...

3 months ago 2 minute read

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.

4 months ago 4 minute read

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.

5 months ago 5 minute read

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.

5 months ago 3 minute read

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...

5 months ago 4 minute read

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.

8 months ago 3 minute read

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.

8 months ago 4 minute read

NGA seeks SNAP waiver guidance for members

The National Grocers Association, representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement on SNAP waiver guidance.

9 months ago 3 minute read

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. 

11 months ago 3 minute read

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.

11 months ago 2 minute read

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

12 months ago 5 minute read

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.

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

NGA expresses concern over proposed SNAP cuts

The National Grocers Association is deeply concerned by the cuts and programmatic cost shift changes to SNAP.

1 year ago 3 minute read
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