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Ethanol Industry Suffers Setback as EPA Proposes Lower 2014 Target

Associations Now

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to decrease the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply has producers on the defensive. But the oil industry suggests the proposal doesn’t go far enough. The ethanol industry definitely wasn’t revving up for this.

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Food Industry Coalition Leads Voluntary GMO Labeling Push

Associations Now

The Grocery Manufacturers Association and other industry groups have banded together amid the heated debate over labeling foods that contain genetically modified organisms. Their proposal: a voluntary solution at the federal level. Opponents Push Federal Standard, Too.

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Updating a Standard: FDA’s Nutrition Label Revamp Has Industry Support

Associations Now

That’s up from 34 percent in 2007. Public health groups and the grocery industry agree that now’s a good time to change the labels used on processed foods—and they have a few ideas to share on the initiative. Department of Agriculture this month. Office of Management and Budget.

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Travel Groups: Airlines Should Disclose Baggage Fees Upfront

Associations Now

Department of Transportation supporting the agency’s proposed rules to require greater fee transparency in the airline industry. For example, between 2007 and 2013, revenue from baggage fees rose from $464 million to $3.35 For example, between 2007 and 2013, revenue from baggage fees rose from $464 million to $3.35

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NAASF Crowdsources Customer Support and Advocacy with Online Community

Higher Logic

The North American Association of Subway® Franchisees (NAASF) uses online community to advocate for members and solve industry problems for fast food franchises. It removed the discussion board in 2007, after a significant number of members stopped using the feature. Some members dropped off of discussions entirely. of membership.

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Red-Letter Day: Postal Service Seeks ‘Exigent’ Rate Increase

Associations Now

In a move that has many industry groups on alert, the U.S. Granted, it may not be as drastic as some cost-saving proposals that have come from USPS recently (see: dropping Saturday mail ), but several organizations whose members depend on mass mail have raised concern about the proposed rate increase. Industry reaction.

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Olive Oil Groups Dispute Standard Setting

Associations Now

industry group representing olive oil importers is hoping to boost Americans’ knowledge of olive oil. Importers, such as those represented by NAOOA, say the proposed standards could disrupt imports. ” The dispute illustrates the growing prominence of the California olive oil industry. .”