Jeff Shackelford
HHS, FDA Phasing Out Petroleum-based Synthetic Food Dyes, Industry Responds
On April 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. FDA is taking numerous actions including establishing a national standard and timeline ...
In Memoriam: Renee Southard, Owner of Organic Marketplace and Former SENPA President
Renee Carpenter Southard, owner of Organic Marketplace in Gastonia, NC, and former president of SENPA, died on Jan. 17, at age 68. “It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of the heart of Organic Marketplace Renee Carpenter Southard. We are understandably reeling as a family at our sudden loss ...
An Open Invitation to Join SENPA
Open invitation… To what you may ask? SENPA. What is SENPA and why would we want to be part of it? SENPA is a non-profit organization focused on the independent retailer for the last 60-plus years. This group focuses on how to help the “small guys” remain relevant and competitive. How do they do that ...
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