The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
Category: Association News
Posted inIndustry News, Association News, Feature, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
FMI: Food-At-Home Prices Flat In August As Energy Costs Loom
The Producer Price Index showed jumps in crude oil, diesel, industrial electricity and the warehousing sector.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Selects Coca-Cola’s McGreevy As Next President, CEO
The veteran executive will succeed Linda Doherty, who is retiring in January after 33 years with the organization.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, National
Bakers Bring Unified Industry Voice To Washington At 2026 Fly-In
The baking leaders took the industry’s new “Baking Feeds America” advocacy campaign to Capitol Hill.
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NGA Foundation Sets 2027 Student Case Study Topic With Big Y
The NGA Foundation’s 2027 Student Case Study Competition will challenge teams to build customer loyalty beyond discounts for Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, National
Hostage Negotiator To Keynote 2027 NextGenBaker Brunch
Attendees will learn from Mickey Bergman’s experiences, including how empathy can break stalemates, influence others and bridge vastly different perspectives.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Northeast
NJFC To Honor 6 Leaders At Annual Good Government Breakfast
The grocers and legislators to be honored at the 52nd annual breakfast have stood out in their support of the New Jersey food industry.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Beverage News, Center Store, Featured News, National
Coffee Trend Survey: Specialty Hits Record, Grocery Share Slips
More American adults now drink specialty coffee than traditional coffee, with 48 percent having specialty coffee in the past day – a new record.
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
MRA Honors Legislators, Theft Prevention Champions
Ahmad Ali of Safeway was among three recipients of Retail Theft Prevention Awards.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, National, Perishables
IFPA Previews Global Show: Trust, AI, First Midweek Schedule
This year’s show runs Oct. 14-16, Wednesday through Friday, a change based on member feedback.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Executive News, National, News
Linke Joins PLMA In New VP Of Associate Relations Role
Jennifer Linke has more than 25 years of private brand and retail experience.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Wisconsin Grocery Industry Resilient But Under Pressure
WGA chief Mike Semmann discusses issues including SNAP, lab-grown meat and retailer competition in the state.
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IHA Elects 3 New Board Members, Names JURA’s Tom McMahon Chairman
The International Housewares Association elected Scrub Daddy, Select Brands and Godinger executives to its board and named JURA president Tom McMahon chairman.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, National, News
NGA Urges Senate Action After House Passes Penny-Rounding Bill
H.R. 10167 was passed by voice vote Sept. 14, moving Congress closer to resolving a legislative tangle that has left grocers rounding without federal protection for nearly a year.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Independent Store News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ROFDA Names Spins IX-One Preferred Content Provider
IX-One’s syndicated network yields standardized images, rich product attribution and AI-ready item data designed to smooth the path from warehouse to shelf.
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MRGA To Honor Overfelt With NGA Spirit Of America Award
David Overfelt has advocated for Missouri’s grocers, retailers and businesses for more than 40 years.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Taps Dietitians To Drive Demand
FFP is executing an integrated consumer and influencer content strategy on the industry’s behalf.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Shelby Content, Store News
SNAP Whiplash, Payment Tech Top Agenda At Nebraska Grocery Summit
The fourth annual gathering also informed attendees about rural grocery resources and purchasing Nebraska-made products.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy of a business or industry leader.