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.

WHAT'S NEW TODAY'S TOP STORIES California Grocers Denounce Failure of Historic Compromise on Plastic Bag Ban (8.31.2010) - The California Grocers Association today denounced the failure of the California State Senate to pass Assembly Bill 1998, a historic compromise between business and the environmental community that would have prohibited the distribution of single-use plastic bags at checkout while providing new incentives for consumers to bring their own reusable bags. The measure failed after a furious, unprecedented and manipulative lobbying effort by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). More... CGA Urges Governor To Veto AB 1060 (8.24.2010) - The California Grocers Association is urging Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto legislation passed Monday in the State Senate that would effectively ban assisted checkout systems in supermarkets. The bill would prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages through assisted checkout systems. It makes the assumption that minors or intoxicated individuals can manipulate the system to illegally obtain alcoholic beverages. Orange County Register Editorial More... CGA NEWS U.S. Senate Hopeful Carly Fiorina Addresses CGA Board of Directors (7.13.2010) - U.S. Senate hopeful Carly Fiorina told the CGA Board of Directors that to get the country back on track Congress must grow the economy through private sector jobs and reduce out of control government spending. The Republican candidate is challenging Barbara Boxer in November. While Boxer enjoyed a 30 point lead earlier this year, recent polls have the race at a dead heat. Many pundits consider the California Senate race the marquee race in the country. Photo: CGA President Ron Fong and Carly Fiorina. Keep Your Reusable Bags Clean Reusable bags are safe and convenient. They remain a great environmental and economic alternative to single use bags. Please adhere to the following care practices for the best overall performance of your bag: Follow the care instructions on the inside of your bag for washing and drying; If your bag is not machine washable, wash it by hand and turn it inside out to dry thoroughly; Wash your reusable bag regularly. As you would with any surface that comes in contact with food products, such as your cutting boards, utensils, or kitchen counter, please wash your reusable bags on a regular basis. (Provided by California's responsible reusable bag manufacturers - supporters of safe and healthy reusable bag practices.) 2009 CGA Year In Review It was a challenging year, but despite the economic obstacles, CGA successfully provided strong legislative and regulatory leadership, effective networking events and informative communications. In addition the Association's Educational Foundation finished 2009 with its most productive year to date. To learn more about what CGA accomplished last year, click here CALIFORNIA GROCER NOW ONLINE! CGA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NEWS CALIFORNIA GROCER MAGAZINE MORNING NEWSBEAT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEW LAWS FOR 2009 WIC VENDOR INFORMATION CGA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION APPLY FOR A 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP 2009-2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPENTS CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING PRODUCT RECALL CAREERS IN GROCERY "WE CARD" INFORMATION CONSUMER RESOURCES FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION INDUSTRY FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION CGA's Terms of Use/Privacy Policy

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