---
title: What Independents Must Know About The FDA Traceability Rule
---

Watch the webinar on the FDA Traceability Rule and find resources to prepare; Plus, Hershey's new innovations; Price Less IGA helps seniors

| View in browser January 18, 2024 FEATURED STORY FSMA: What Independents Must Know Now   During a recent webinar, IGA CEO John Ross and NGA VP Government Relations Stephanie Johnson discussed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which requires traceability records for certain foods by January 20, 2026, and what it means for independent grocers. Watch the webinar, get your questions answered, and find resources. RED OVAL ROUNDUP Hershey's Innovations Arrive In Time For Chocolate Snacking Trend   Shoppers have turned to candy bars as a new snacking obsession, and sales are forecasted to grow nearly $8.8 billion this year. Get in on the trend in time for National Digital Ad offers with two chocolate bar newcomers courtesy of Hershey's. HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS Price Less IGA's "Seniors Helping Seniors" A Success   With a high food insecurity rate among seniors in Kentucky, Russellville's Price Less IGA hosted a 90-second shopping spree, where local high school students collected food for the community's senior citizens in need. Learn how it went and see photos. AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CEREMONY RSVP for the Awards of Excellence Ceremony   Please join us for the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, on Monday, March 11 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. We will celebrate IGA Retailers of the Year from the U.S. and global countries as well as Red Oval Partner and wholesaler awards. The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 W. Higgins Rd. Ste. 210, Chicago, IL 60631 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
| --- |