FIA in the News
FIA in the News
Major retailer speaks out against NY bill requiring panic buttons in retail stores. Why?, June 12, 2024, www.democratandchronicle.com
Helming and local grocers urge state to delay new refrigerant rules, June 12, 2024, fingerlakes1.com
Walmart opposes New York plan to add panic buttons to stores, June 8, 2024, Reuters.com
New York bill would require retailers to adopt safety measures, June 5, 2024, Supermarketnews.com
Op-Ed | The Bottle Bill is bad for the industry and bad for consumers, May 15, 2024, PoliticsNY.com
Non-alcoholic beverages may soon be sold in New York liquor stores, May 6, 2024, SupermarketNews.com
Refrigerator chemical ban may chill N.Y. economy, stakeholders say, May 2, 2024, TimesUnion.com
New York State Official Addresses ‘Misconceptions’ about Proposed HFC Regulations, March 15, 2024, r744.com
Grocers, cooling companies push back on proposed DEC regulations, March 11, 2024, Spectrumlocalnews.com
Minimum Wage, Tax Refunds Top Of Retailer’s Minds In New York, August 24, 2023, TheShelbyReport.com
Lawmaker has run-in with thief, proposes shoplifting bill, August 15, 2023, www.news10.com/
Who’s Who in Government Relations, July 24, 2023, CityandStateNY.com
Grocers cry foul as NYC weighs ban on face-ID tech that stops shoplifters., June 18, 2023, NY Post
NYS Ag Commissioner Highlights Food Safety Efforts, June 7, 2023, MorningAGClips.com
Here’s what NYC minimum wage would rise to under budget deal, April 25, 2023, NY Post
NYC ‘FRESH’ Program Opens 12 New Grocery Stores in
Brooklyn, February 8, 2023, BKReader.com
Cornell study: Rapid checkout in stores can limit COVID
spread, February 4, 2022, The Daily Star, January 27, 2022, Patch.com
Grocery stores say they’re prepared for COVID-19 surge, December 21, 2021, SpectrumLocalNews.com
Businesses brace for air quality mandates, September 10, 2021, PressRepublican.com
The 2021 Albany Power 100, June 7, 2021, CityandState.com
Supporters, opponents of HERO Act await action by Cuomo, April 21, 2021, WXXInews.org
Speaker, Council Members, And New York City Planning Announce Expansion Of Program That Brings Green Grocers To Underserved Communities, March 16, 2021, Patch.com
April 16, 2020: Keeping grocery store workers and shoppers safe from COVID-19
Mike Durant, President and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, updated us on the latest that grocery stores across the state are doing to keep their employees and shoppers safe from the virus.
March 18, 2020: Supermarket coronavirus disruption
If you’ve taken a trip to a grocery store in recent days, you may have seen empty toilet paper aisles. We talked with Mike Durant, President and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance, about the impact the virus is having on stores and shopping behaviors.
February 28, 2020, The Great Plastic Bag Debate
With the state’s plastic bag ban set to go into effect on Sunday, we spoke with two stakeholders on the issue for a calm debate of the issue: Liz Moran, Environmental Policy Director at NYPIRG, and Mike Durant, President and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance.
September 28, 2020, Take 2 on New York’s plastic bag restrictions
With the state’s plastic bag ban set to go into effect on Sunday, we spoke with two stakeholders on the issue for a calm debate of the issue: Liz Moran, Environmental Policy Director at NYPIRG, and Mike Durant, President and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance.
WBNF.com Bob Joseph Morning Show- Binghamton, March 26, 2020, Interview with Mike Durant
Capital Tonight TV Interview with Mike Durant, Spectrum News, March 26, 2020. (behind Paywall)
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In episode sixteen of Food for Talk, host Howard Dorman, Mazars Food and Beverage Practice Leader, sits down with the Food Industry Alliance of New York President and CEO, Michael Durant. In this episode we learn that even with years of experience in public policy and politics, nothing could have prepared lawmakers and decision makers for the impact that COVID-19 has had on the grocery industry as well as how the aftermath will continue to impact grocers long after the virus has passed. Michael and Howard also discuss what steps the the industry can take in order to proactively prepare for these new challenges.
Mazars’ Food for Talk is a podcast that dives into industry impacts, trends and more while talking with industry leaders that will help us dissect what is going on in the food and beverage industry. Follow our hashtag, #MazarsFB on social media to keep up with all things Mazars Food and Beverage.