The association aims to become “the platform that powers convenience and fuel retailing.”
Category: Association News
Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
PFMA Adds Tripifoods’ Anthony Tripi To Board
He is a fifth-generation member of the Tripi family that founded the c-store distributorship in Buffalo, New York.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Pompeo To Deliver Opening Keynote At The NGA Show 2027
Leadership, economic policy, global affairs and the challenges facing organizations in an interconnected world will be among the keynote topics.
Posted inFood Service News, Association News, Deli News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
FMI: Grocers Should Position Prepared Foods As Building Blocks
David Haaf: “The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource.”
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Produce News
IFPA’s Vonnie Estes To Retire At End Of 2026
Among her achievements, Estes started the podcast now known as “Fresh Takes on Tech” as a learning tool for the produce and floral community.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National
IDDBA Names Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin’s Fanning New Board Chair
Suzanne Fanning has led a multiyear transformation of the Wisconsin Cheese brand for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Posted inAssociation News, Aisle Watch, Beverage News, Featured News, National, Suppliers
NGA Applauds FTC’s Robinson-Patman Enforcement
The Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits price discrimination settlement is important for small and independent businesses, NGA says.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
NJ Grocers Face Affordability Squeeze As Closures Mount
“The continued loss of New Jersey grocery stores should serve as a warning,” NJFC’s Linda Doherty said.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Aisle Watch, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Newsom Signs Bill Creating 1st Non-UPF Food Label; Grocers Face New Rules
The California Grocers Association is concerned the new label will not provide the clarity shoppers need to make healthier buying decisions.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Posted inDairy News, Association News, West
15 Emerging Dairy Brands Named To 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator
CMAB and VentureFuel name 15 companies to the 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator, pointing to global flavors, protein and convenience trends in dairy.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Executive News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast
Doherty Reflects On Tenure As Longest-Serving Leader Of NJFC
Ahead of her January retirement, Linda Doherty believes the association is in a strong position.
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
NFRA: Air Fryers Driving Frozen Food Buying, But Packaging Gaps Remain
Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed have decided against a purchase because air fryer preparation instructions were missing.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Industry Veteran Ridenour Joins NGA As Chief Collaboration Officer
The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
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.
Posted in, Association News, News, Northeast
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.