Principal
Olson Frank Weeda Law (OFW Law)
Stewart Fried has broad expertise in all SNAP- and WIC-related matters and represents associations, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other SNAP-eligible retailers on a wide variety of issues before FNS, Congress, and in federal courts across the country, including providing statutory and regulatory advice to and representation of retailers on issues ranging from authorization to administrative and judicial review proceedings from denials and withdrawals of SNAP authorization, trafficking in SNAP benefits. Stewart also represents food manufacturers, co-packers, retailers, and associations on food labeling, employment, corporate governance, and antitrust issues.
Mr. Fried has handled more than one hundred SNAP administrative and judicial review proceedings before the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Thursday, Oct 08, 2026
9:00am - 10:00am
The USDA’s final SNAP stocking requirements rule takes effect in November, and convenience retailers have a limited window to expand their shelf offerings or risk losing their SNAP authorization. The NACS government relations team will break down what’s changing, what it means for store operations and inventory, and how retailers are approaching compliance. They will also talk about the broader SNAP landscape and how NACS is engaging with legislators beyond the stocking requirements.
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