Creating Trusts For Your Children
By: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* Some parents want to benefit the children immediately with gifts or an inheritance, while others want to attach strings and continue to maintain protection.…
MDARD Issues Consumer Advisory for Certain Lots of Pepsi Products Due to Adulteration with Metal Flecks
By Michigan Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development Out of an abundance of caution, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development today issued a consumer advisory for certain lots…
FDA Delays Menu-Labeling Rule
White House signals a delay in the agency’s final menu-labeling rule, set to take effect on May 5th NACS Online On April 28th, the U.S Food and Drug Administration submitted…
Michigan Summertime Low RVP Gasoline Restrictions
By Craig A. VanBuren, Director // Michigan Dept. Agriculture & Rural Development Section 10d of the Motor Fuels Quality Act limits the vapor pressure (evaporative tendencies) of the gasoline sold…
Prepared Foods Will Continue to Drive Growth
by Karl Smith/SVP-member value, Produce Marketing Association // the Shelby report Prepared meals in supermarkets have gone from an intriguing trend to a force to be reckoned with. Who is driving…
Central Grocers Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
By Kristen Cloud // The Shelby Report Central Grocers Inc. on May 4 announced that the company and all of its subsidiaries have voluntarily elected to file for relief under Chapter…
Growlers at Retail Food Establishments
A new regulation has been passed into law allowing the use and marketing of “Growlers” within retail food establishments. Under Public Act 514 of 2016, qualified retailers may now provide…
Fresh Departments Continue to Dominate Grocers’ Differentiation Strategies
PG’s Annual Report reveals top in-store drivers By Bridget Goldschmidt // Stagnito Business Information Is fresh overrated? Well, no. Although nonperishable products have definitely gained traction as part of…
Goodbye, Candy Counter: CVS Embraces Store Redesign
Nathan Bomey , USA TODAY Three years after abolishing tobacco sales, the nation’s largest drugstore chain is reducing space devoted to junk food and general merchandise. CVS Health plans to accelerate a store renovation project,…
Is Nation’s First Soda Tax Working As Intended? New Study Says Yes
Posted by Kristen Cloud // The Shelby Report A new study of Berkeley’s tax on sugary drinks, the first in the nation, suggests that it may be accomplishing its goals.…