The compliance date for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls Rule is just around the corner. ReposiTrak® recently spoke with Kevin Davis, chairman and CEO of Bristol Farms and FMI’s board of directors chairman, on what was needed at Bristol Farms for FSMA Compliance and how they decided to utilize ReposiTrak to help.

This September, I invite grocery and supplier companies to celebrate the adventures of family meals as part of National Family Meals Month™. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger. Food retailers and suppliers across the nation make family meals easier for today’s shoppers, so they can experience the benefits of one more family meal at home each week including hearing adventures of the day.

One of Congress’ many responsibilities is to ensure competition in the marketplace. FMI and member companies appreciate the legislative work that has been done to increase innovation in the payments system, specifically debit transactions. The passing of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was a step in the right direction of addressing a broken system. Retailers hope Congress will leave the successful Durbin amendment in place so that the American economy will continue to thrive. The following opinion piece appeared in The Hill on September 1, 2016

In many ways, September has become the month where many families reset their routines after summer vacation time. Yes, it’s back to school season, which means busy schedules, but it’s also National Family Meals Month™, a way for retailers and suppliers to help families re-connect around breakfast, lunch or dinner. This retail food industry-wide movement, celebrated in September, raises awareness of the benefits of frequent family meals and encourages families of all shapes and sizes to share one more meal together each week.