Kentucky Grocers & Convenience Store Association, Inc.

06/09/2026

The agency's first flavored v**e authorizations, updated enforcement guidance and ongoing policy debates signal a potentially significant shift in to***co regulation.

Recently, there has been activity both publicly and behind the scenes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for To***co Products. A key development happened in early May when […]

06/04/2026

Beef has long been an iconic and beloved staple of the American diet, from barbecue to hamburgers and steaks. Even as retail prices have soared recently, U.S. demand for beef has remained strong. Yet the U.S. cattle herd, including both beef and dairy cattle, is the smallest it has been in three-quarters of a century. Domestic producers had 86.2 million head of cattle on the first day of this year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data, the lowest number since 1951.

The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.

06/02/2026

With beef prices at record highs, ranchers are worried consumers will be seeking alternatives, but industry experts tell The Food Institute it’s highly unlikely beef fans will abandon their steaks.

Beef prices are hitting records, yet industry insiders say loyal steak buyers are unlikely to walk away from their favorite entrees.

05/28/2026

The KGCSA board met at Cornett Farm Fresh in London after touring the Cornett Farm operation. Board members were able to see the Cornett operation and how they raise produce not just for their own farm store, but other retailers across the area. Cornett's grows strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and other produce. The family operation - Brent, Rhonda, Miranda, Jarrod and his wife Katie - also warehouses, packs and processes produce for other Kentucky farmers.

05/15/2026

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CNBC's Brandon Gomez joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how high gas prices are dragging on beer sales.

05/12/2026

Nitrogen fertilizer prices have risen over 30%, and urea prices have increased 47% since late February. Together, fuel and fertilizer costs are up between 20% and 40%, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Grocery prices could spike by summer because of the fuel and fertilizer issues.

The Iran war has increased fuel and fertilizer prices; Senate hearing will discuss the issues Tuesday

05/07/2026

Meet new KGCSA Board Chair Jake Jennings in the latest issue of Check Us Out!

Check Us Out! KENTUCKY GROCERS AND CONVENIENCE STORE ASSOCIATION SPRING 2026 Early Work Experience Shaped New KGCSA Chair’s Love for Grocery Business KGCSA Annual Legislative Day 2026 Durham’s Grocery: A Lincoln County Legacy Penny Shortage Recommended Guidance

05/05/2026

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is signing emergency measures to freeze the state’s sales tax on gasoline starting in July and declare a state of emergency that could lower the tax by 10 cents a gallon starting next week. In a Tuesday press conference, Beshear, said he doesn’t see an end to the ongoing war between Iran and the United States that’s contributing to surging gasoline and diesel prices, arguing the measures would cumulatively save Kentuckians tens of millions of dollars at the gas pump each month.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is signing emergency measures to freeze the state’s sales tax on gasoline starting in July.

04/29/2026

New financial results reported by Visa show the credit card network is seeing a huge increase in profits fueled partly by “swipe” fees on gasoline and diesel prices, the Merchants Payments Coalition said today. Visa reported Tuesday that net profits for the quarter ending March 31 were up 32% year over year, totaling $6 billion on revenue of $11.2 billion.

New financial results reported by Visa show the credit card network is seeing a huge increase in profits fueled partly by “swipe” fees on gasoline and diesel prices, MPC said. Visa reported that net profits for the quarter ending March 31 were up 32% year over year, totaling $6 billion on revenu...

04/28/2026

The locally owned chain will continue operating three other Louisville-area stores.