9 days agoUSDA Mandates Broadened Food Inventory for SNAP Retailers by Fall 2026
The USDA has issued a rule requiring SNAP retailers to significantly enhance their inventory of nutritious foods. This change will affect all retailers accepting SNAP benefits and is aimed at improving nutrition for participants while addressing program integrity. Procurement professionals should prepare for increased demand in diverse staple food products.
11 days agoFederal Agencies Seek Solutions Following Refresco's Grape Contract Termination
Refresco has terminated grape contracts affecting over 100 growers in Pennsylvania and New York. This move opens up procurement opportunities, particularly for federal programs focusing on nutrition assistance and agricultural restructuring support.
15 days agoUSDA Creates Food and Nutrition Administration to Enhance Nutrition Program Delivery
The USDA has announced a major reorganization of its Food and Nutrition Service, transitioning to a new Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA). This move is expected to streamline operations and improve service delivery for state-administered nutrition programs, affecting procurement processes and contractor relationships in the nutrition assistance sector.