Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center, expanding access to IGA’s tools, resources and brand power for independent grocers in Texas and the western U.S. As part of IGA’s wholesaler network, Affiliated Foods will offer participating retailers access to IGA’s programs in marketing and […]
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FMI Report: 92% Of U.S. Households Have Store Brands
Store brands have become a fixture in American homes, with 92 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers having private brand products in their homes – up from 89 percent last year – according to new consumer research from FMI – The Food Industry Association. Private brand dollar sales rose 2.8 percent year over year, outpacing national […]
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FMI Welcomes FDA’s Extended Timeline, Flexibility For Food Traceability Rule
The association reiterated the industry’s support for efforts made to provide additional time and flexibility for food traceability compliance.
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Missouri Extends Healthy SNAP Timeline; MRGA Applauds Decision
Missouri grocers and retailers will have more time to prepare for the state’s Healthy SNAP initiative. The Missouri Department of Social Services announced an updated implementation timeline for the program, establishing a new launch date of Feb. 15, 2027, according to the department. The extension is intended to give DSS time to continue collaborating with […]
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Produce Coalition For USMCA Launches To Protect Tariff-Free Trade
A new industry group formed to protect tariff-free agricultural trade and consumer access to affordable fresh produce has announced its official launch. The Produce Coalition for USMCA represents growers, packers, shippers, distributors and sellers of fresh produce in the United States. The group said it will advocate for maintaining the market access provisions established under […]
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WAFC Names Wingo Education Chairman As Hendry Retires
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has announced the retirement of Mike Hendry, its longtime education chairman, and the appointment of Levi Wingo as his successor. Hendry, who had held the position since 2018, was recognized during the 2026 WAFC Convention for his leadership and commitment to advancing the association’s mission of transforming lives […]
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At IDDBA, St Pierre Turns Up The Heat With First Limited-Edition Bun
St Pierre debuts its first limited-edition Spicy Brioche Buns at IDDBA and makes the data case for why brioche is poised to become a $1 billion category.
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NFRA Names Winners Of 2026 Penguin Pitch Contest For Emerging Brands
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has announced the winners of the third-annual Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest, a program designed to spotlight up-and-coming brands reshaping the frozen and refrigerated aisles through innovation, flavor and purpose. Category winners Following a review process, three brands earned top honors in the following categories: • Best […]