CA Grocers Assoc.

@SacWalkSafe @WallStreetApes The compostable bag requirement comes from a separate law. We tried to repeal it this year because it turns out the current bags aren't actually compostable. The bags are not organic, so farmers don't want it in their compost. Bill died.

@WallStreetApes @CalGrocers this tied to the crummy compostable bags? People have absolutely no clue how plastic keeps their food safe. I worked in the dairy industry. Every pallet of milk, yogurt, sour cream, etc is wrapped.

California’s new packaging law recently went into effect and farmers are saying they won’t be able to adapt and food will end up being wasted or spoiling The law is SB 54, ‘The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act’ “Groceries in California are about to get more expensive, and in some cases, your favorite fresh produce may not be there at all. — For fresh produce, packaging isn't optional. Plastic helps keep food safe, fresh, and from going to waste — Look, we all want more sustainable packaging, but for everyday items like berries, bagged salads, ready-to-eat produce, there aren't real scalable alternatives yet. And it could take 5 to 10 years to get there, or longer” “So when mandates move faster than technology, prices go up, shelf life drops, and some products just won't pencil out” Here’s what the new law mandates, SB 54 Requires by 2032: - 25% reduction in single-use plastic packaging and food service ware by weight - 100% of single-use packaging and plastic food service ware must be recyclable or compostable. - 65% recycling rate for the remaining single-use plastic packaging Producers, brands, manufacturers must join a Producer Responsibility Organization and pay fees. This is including $500 million per year to a state fund for pollution mitigation and cleanup, totaling $5 billion over 10 years), and fund collection and recycling infrastructure

California SUN Bucks is returning this summer to help families fight childhood food insecurity. Eligible children can get $120 in grocery food benefits ($40/month for June, July & August) to buy nutritious food like fruits, veggies, dairy, meat, and whole grains. 🍎 🥦 Children receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or qualifying for free/reduced-price school meals may be eligible. Families should ensure a school meal application or Universal Benefits Application is on file by Aug. 31, 2026. Benefits must be used within 122 days of being loaded onto the card. Read the full story online at bit.ly/4an49bd #childnutrition #foodsecurity #CaliforniaSUN #healthyeating #foodassistance

“We have this very complex global food system that is a beautiful thing, because you know you go to the store and there’s such abundance there. But it also can be fragile.” sfchronicle.com/personal-finan…

This story from @SarRavani is a great example of all the benefits that flow out into the community from grocery stores. ☑️Anchor tenants ☑️Driving sales tax revenue ☑️Serving California's diverse population sfchronicle.com/eastbay/articl…

From @Newsantaana: "Our city council is operating in a bubble. They are passing laws that directly increase grocery prices and destroy shopping convenience, all to hand a political win to labor unions. #SantaAna residents deserve better than higher bills and longer lines." #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newsantaana.com/the-santa-ana-…

The first question grocers get from elected officials is usually about how to get more stores in the neighborhoods they serve. Yet, when they want to pass new laws with significant impacts to the stores they already have, they do so without making space for grocers. Thank you to @VoiceofOC for covering what took place at the recent #SantaAna council meeting. voiceofoc.org/2026/05/santa-…

New self-checkout restrictions in #SantaAna are poised to bring longer lines and higher prices to grocery stores. nypost.com/2026/05/08/bus…

Why the #SantaAna City Council and @MayorValAmezcua is poised to increase the grocery bills of Santa Ana shoppers.

"And let’s be honest about a broader frustration many Californians share: when was the last time government actually reduced your cost of living?" @ocregister on proposed #SantaAna self-checkout restrictions that would increase grocery prices. ocregister.com/2026/05/04/san…

Congratulations to Pacific Beach Grocery Outlet Bargain Market on your Grand Opening yesterday! Team LaCava was delighted to join you and present you with a proclamation in recognition of the day. Welcome to Pacific Beach. We wish you every success in serving our PB community.

By focusing on its core principles: guest satisfaction, constant improvement and being a world-class employer, Nugget Markets has succeeded in anchoring California communities for 100 years. sacbee.com/food-drink/res…

Grocers are one of the few businesses helping build real communities by investing in physical retail and infrastructure, like this partnership to offer Californians a way to refuel themselves and their electric cars. grocerydive.com/news/gelsons-c…

The CGA Educational Foundation has reached an incredible new milestone, receiving commitments for $1 million in available funds for college scholarships and industry development for the 2026-27 academic year. 👏📚🎉 This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of more than 80 donors, whose support is helping shape the next generation of grocery leaders.

For 50 years BriarPatch Food Co-Op has been serving @PlacerCA, building a small, but thriving independent grocer in the foothills between Sacramento and Tahoe. "Like many small, grass-roots organizations, the early years were choppy, with the store often operating in the red. Margins were so tight that members held rummage and bake sales just to cover basic operations, and volunteers stepped in to handle everything from day-to-day tasks to fixing frequent refrigerator breakdowns with secondhand equipment.” progressivegrocer.com/50-years-briar…

Its latest bundle of “Coming Soon!” announcements made on Friday includes new stores coming to Paso Robles and Anaheim Hills in California. grocerydive.com/news/trader-jo…

@CalGrocers @isaacgbryan @AsmPacheco @VoteCottie New skill unlocked!!! 😃

There's a new champ in the house after Sen. Suzette Valladares took down the competition to become the 2026 CGA Legislative Best Bagger! 🏆

Nothing compares to creamy California #avocados! Peak season runs from April through August, so look for #CAGROWN avocados at a grocery store near you! Learn more about how avocados are grown in the Golden State: californiagrown.org/blog/how-avoca… @ca_avocados

“I think customers are smart. They realize that nearly every product on the shelf gets here by truck,” Adam Zack, the owner of Jensen’s Foods, said. He says that way they can absorb as much of the impact as possible, so it’s not put on the customers. 10news.com/news/local-new…