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Summary: The USDA recently outlined compliance requirements for retailers serving SNAP consumers in states with waivers restricting the purchase of certain items like candy or soda. Retailers have a 90-day grace period to comply with state SNAP waivers, after which…

Despite the recent restrictions on food item eligibility and other changes impacting SNAP in 2025, participants in the federal nutrition-assistance program continue to play a significant role in the grocery industry, according to statistics from Circana. Households receiving SNAP benefits…

Dive Brief: Twenty-five states and Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit against the USDA for suspending SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. The coalition argues that the USDA’s refusal to issue November SNAP payments violates federal law. This suspension could…

Key Points: According to a report from the National Association of Convenience Stores, National Grocers Association, and FMI – The Food Industry Association, retailers are facing upfront costs of around $1.6 billion to implement new SNAP purchasing restrictions. Convenience stores…

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Making Adjustments to Product Assortments for SNAP Policy Changes As grocers prepare for new federal policy and state waivers affecting SNAP, Coresight Research suggests that making alterations to product assortments may be beneficial. Currently, 12 states have received USDA approval…

Key Highlights: The Trump administration has granted requests from six more states to restrict the purchase of sugary snacks and beverages using food assistance benefits, aiming to end the “subsidization of popular types of junk food.” With twelve states now…

Grocers are facing a wave of upcoming changes to the SNAP program due to the spending and tax bill signed by President Donald Trump earlier this month. Additionally, several states have been granted permission to exclude items like candy and…

Food and grocery industry organizations are urgently emphasizing the importance of SNAP as Congress deliberates significant spending cuts and some states move to restrict purchases. Last week, the House Agriculture Committee approved legislation that could slash up to $300 billion…

Key Points: Republican-led states are proposing bans on using government food assistance benefits to purchase candy and soda, sparking backlash from industry giants who argue that it won’t improve health outcomes and would be challenging for grocers to implement. Arkansas,…