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NH warehouse strike disrupts deliveries to some local grocery stores
WCAX • • business
Key Points:
- A strike by hundreds of union members at the Associated Grocers Northeast warehouse in New Hampshire is disrupting deliveries to independent grocery stores in Vermont and the surrounding region.
- Independent stores like Cambridge Village Market are currently stocked but may face shortages of canned goods, frozen foods, and other nonperishables in the coming weeks due to missed deliveries.
- The Vermont Retail and Grocers Association notes that while other distribution channels exist, this strike significantly impacts independent grocers, emphasizing the importance of continued local shopping support.
- Store owners are relying more on local produce to fill gaps, but local farmers cannot supply nonperishable items, potentially affecting food shelves and vulnerable populations.
- Despite the challenges, loyal customers remain committed to supporting local, family-owned markets during the disruption.
