JUST PEACHY Walmart among chains forced to make changes to fruit and veggie labels – or face $20,000 finesA NEW state law is forcing Walmart and other grocery stores to make some major labeling changes, or risk five-figure fines. Legislators are hoping to uphold the sanctity of home-grown produce and protect the industry from outsiders using dubious tactics. AdvertisementColorado House Bill 1031 takes effect today after being signed into law by Democratic Governor Jared Polis on April 8. Retailers like Walmart are likewise being forced to do their due diligence and make sure all their produce has the proper labels, or they can be hit with up to $20,000 in fines. Legislators behind the bill, championed by Republican State Representative Matt Soper, say HB 1031’s main goal is to uphold the standards of Colorado-grown produce.