FDA’s “Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments” regulation requires food retailers with 20 or more locations to implement menu labeling.

The rule requires calorie labeling (and additional nutritional information upon request) for standard menu items at covered establishments, i.e., establishments meeting the following criteria: 1) being part of a chain with 20 or more locations, 2) doing business under the same name, 3) selling substantially the same menu items, and 4) selling restaurant type foods/  – The Food Marketing Institute

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed how companies should alert consumers to the presence of genetically modified (GMO) ingredients in products. One major change is the agency will let companies use “bioengineered food” for GMO because it thinks bioengineered “adequately describes food products of the technology that Congress intended to be within the scope of” the law. – NACS Daily

On May 4, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued a proposed rule – the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard – requiring some form of disclosure of biotech ingredients on food packaging. The proposed rule has a 60-day comment period, with a submission deadline of July 3, 2018. 

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In partnership with the Manufacturers Association of Maine, MGFPA members can now manage energy costs in new and powerful ways to achieve budget certainty and financial protection with Constellation’s full range of integrated energy solutions. Visit Constellation’s Maine micro-website to learn more.

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Looking for a reliable coupon redemption service?

Enroll in the MGFPA’s member only coupon redemption program.

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Do you know a Maine Food business that deserves to be recognized for their hard-work, dedication to our state and their standout service?

Awarded annually these prestigious honors are given to members who meet the highest standards of excellence. These include contributions to the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association, community service, business excellence in providing a positive workplace, increased sales, contributions to the food industry through legislative or educational activities, and a commitment to furthering opportunities for other Maine businesses.

NOMINATE AN EXEMPLARY BUSINESS TODAY!

2017 Grocer of the Year
2017 Associate Vendor of the Year
2017 Producer of the Year 

Nomination Deadline is August 31^st, 2017

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