The California Grocers Association is a non-profit, statewide trade association representing the food industry since 1898. CGA represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada, and approximately 300 grocery supplier companies. Retail membership includes chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores and mass merchandisers.

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TODAY'S TOP STORY Holiday/Sav-Mor Holds Annual Golf Tournament (5.09.08) - CHICO - Blue skies and warm weather greeted participants at Monday's Holiday/Sav-Mor's Annual Golf Tournament played at Butte Creek Country Club and Country Oaks Country Club in Chico. (Pictured (left to right): CGA Chairman of the Board Richie Morgan, Holiday Sav-Mor; Byron Lovell, C&S Wholesale; Randy Jensen, Pepsi Bottling Group; and Richie Shehadey, Producers Dairy Foods. QUICK CLICK LINKS Driving Toward A Cleaner California - Learn about CARB’s Proposed On-Road Rule and its impacts on the trucks that move goods across California. CGA Recall Notification Program - Learn more about our program and register today. 2007 CGA Year In Review - 2007 was a productive year for the Association. Find out why. New Laws For 2008 - New laws impacting the grocery industry that begin Jan. 1, 2008. RETAILERS: Plastic Carryout Bag Recycling Law. Click here for Retailer Requirements/Helpful Toolkit. USDA Seafood Country of Origin Labeling Organized Retail Crime Prevention - Resource Material WHAT'S NEW CGA Seeks Manager, Government Relations (4.23.08) - CGA is accepting applications for the position of Manger, Government Relation to research and analyze bills and regulatory proposals, work with CGA members to develop positions, and draft advocacy messages. To learn more about this position, click here. CGA Unveils Online Job Board For California Grocery Professionals (4.1.08) - CGA's Member Access Program has added "Careers In Grocery" - an online employment source just for California grocery professionals. CGA members receive a 15% subscription discount that includes unlimited job postings and resume access. Click here to learn more. Ronald Fong Named New CGA President and Chief Executive Officer (3.13.08) - CGA Chairman of the Board Richard E. Morgan, Jr., Holiday/Sav-Mor Foods, announced that Ronald Fong has been named the Association’s President and Chief Executive Officer. To learn more about Ron, click here. Safeway Executive Inducted Into CGA Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement (3.11.08) - Larree Renda, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategist and Administrative Officer for Safeway Inc., is the first woman to be inducted into the CGAEF Hall of Achievement. To read the press release, click here. CGA Prevails In Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance Lawsuit (3.04.08) - CGA successfully challenged the City of Los Angeles’ Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance. On Feburary 11, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge ruled the ordinance unconstitutional on two separate grounds To read the press release, click here. To read the Judge's decision, click here. To read the Judge's summary, click here. CGA Releases 2006 Industry Recycling Survey (2.27.08) - CGA member grocers recycled 2.3 billion pounds of plastic, paper, cardboard, wood, green waste and animal products in 2006. To learn more, click here. Retailers Asked to Complete Fleet Survey (2.12.08) - CGA is requesting its members complete the "CGA In-Use Heavy-Duty diesel-Fueled Vehicles Fleet Survey." Your assistance is critical to help address what is anticipated to be a multi-billion dollar mandate on fleet operators.. To learn more, and to download the survey, click here. CGA Releases Guide to Food Packaging and Carry Out Bag Ordinances (1.15.08) - CGA has created a "Guide to Food Packaging and Carry Out Bag Ordinances." To download the guide, click here. INDUSTRY RESOURCE MATERIAL Animal Cloning - FDA Issues Draft Documents on the Safety of Animal Clones Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") - Important links Be Food Safe - USDA consumer education program Biosecurity Information and Resources - State and Federal biosecurity websites California Fire Information - Updates/links to California wildfire information. California Grown - Learn more Country of Origin Labeling - Information from the American Meat Institute and Food Marketing Institute. Disaster Food Handling - Be prepared for an emergency Energy Watch - California's Energy Situation Food Security Preventive Measures Guidelines - FDA guidelines Interchange Fees Mad Cow (BSE)/Foot-And-Mouth Diseases - Latest Updates National Uniformity for Food Coalition - Help support H.R. 4167 Pesticide Broker Licensing - FAQ download Pseudoephedrine Regulations Table - Federal/State/Local Requirements Prop 65/Mercury In Seafood - Resource Material Tobacco Control Laws Brochure - Must read for retailers VISA/Mastercard Lawsuit Information CGA's Privacy Policy

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