The trends from IDDBA 2026 point to several opportunities for independent grocers from expanded offerings to permissible indulgence.
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AFFI Adds Blake As SVP Of Communications
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has named Carol Blake as SVP of communications, effective June 15. In this role, Blake will lead AFFI’s integrated communications strategy, including public affairs, media relations, stakeholder engagement, member communications, and brand positioning. Blake brings more than 30 years of public affairs experience to the position. She previously served […]
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NGA Adds 2 VPs To Government, Finance Leadership Teams
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance and administration. Macy Lemon Lemon will lead NGA’s state government affairs strategy, working with state legislatures, governors’ offices, coalitions and state partners to advance policies that support independent supermarkets and the communities they […]
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FMI Announces 5 Staff Promotions Across Key Business Areas
The promotions reflect FMI’s continued investment in the expertise and leadership needed to support its members and deliver greater value to the food industry.
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NGA Welcomes House Passage Of Main Street Competes Act
The National Grocers Association has welcomed House passage of the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Small Business Administration’s focus on promoting competitive markets, expanding consumer choice and supporting small business growth and ownership. According to a Congressional Research Service summary, the bill requires the Department of Justice and the Federal […]
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NACS Adds 6 New Hires Across Regulatory, Content, Design Roles
NACS has added six new hires to its team across regulatory and policy, content, design and marketing roles.
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NCA Video Series Earns 6 Telly Awards For Confectionery Storytelling
Two of the National Confectioners Association’s original video series, The Sweet Life: Season 3 and Sweet Land of Liberty, earned a combined six honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, judged by more than 250 experts including representatives from advertising agencies, production companies and major television […]
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Protected: Remembering Allen Pierce, the Visionary Behind the CPG Convergence Conference
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