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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

Senator Helming and Local Small Businesses Call on State to Pause New Refrigerant Standards, June 11, 2024, nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases

Walmart opposes New York plan to add panic buttons to stores, June 8, 2024, Reuters.com

New York Lawmakers Attempt at Sustainability Legislation Misses the Mark, June 4, 2024, Empirereportnewyork.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

New Yorkers could pay even more at the grocery store if pro-lawsuit bill becomes law, May 15, 2024, lohud.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 

Another Voice- Boosting the Snap minimum benefit will reduce food insecurity, March 27, 2024, Buffalonews.com

Groups want to increase Snap minimum benefit in New York Budget, March 22, 2024, Spectrumlocalnews.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

Food providers back proposed bill to increase nutrition benefits in NY, Feb 19, 2024, Buffalonews.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

As mask mandate ends in New York, what’s next for businesses and their workers?, February 9, 2022, NYSPolitics.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

Indoor mask-wearing mandate for New York takes effect Monday, December 12, 2023, 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

Officials pushing for EMS, cashiers to be among first in
NY to get vaccine, December 21, 2020, Press Republican

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)

FIA Press Releases

2020

June 8, 2020 Howard Dorman and Michael Durant

JUNE 2020


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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.