The FDA has proposed establishing additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those who manufacture, process, pack or hold foods the agency has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List. The proposed Food Safety Modernization Act regulations require capturing batch or lot and similar shipment level data for a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood and […]
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Eric Pereira - former Content Creator at The Shelby Report.
Posted inProduce News, Beverage News, Retailer of the Year, Southwest
From Watermelons To Pepsi, Lowe’s Not Afraid To Go Big
Lowe’s Market is continuing to go big with its product displays. Residents of Lubbock, Texas, were treated to a record-breaking display of watermelons on June 2, 2021. The Food King on 82nd Street hosted a watermelon marketing event of epic proportions, with the world’s largest watermelon display. Although unverified by the Guinness Book of World […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Town, Lowe’s Rally To Rebuild San Saba Store Gutted By Fire
In the wee hours of Friday, March 20, 2020, tragedy struck the small town of San Saba, Texas as a fire was discovered shortly after midnight at the only grocery store in town, Lowe’s Market. The local volunteer fire department, along with those from several neighboring communities, fought the blaze through the night and […]
Posted inDairy News, Feature, National
IDFA Board Member: Innovation Remains Key For Industry
The International Dairy Foods Association Economic Impact Study, which measures the combined impact of the dairy products industry, showed the economic impact totaled $752.93 billion in the U.S. With more than 90 percent household penetration and high frequency of consumption, IDFA board member Blake Waltrip said the average U.S. consumer today has anywhere from three […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Southwest
Tournament, Banquet Are Celebration Of Caring For Lowe Sr.
Roger Lowe Sr. demonstrates an admiration for every Lowe’s teammate he meets, to which countless people can attest. “He would honestly take the time to greet everybody,” said David Figueroa, area manager. “From the front to the back of the store. He has such a personal relationship with a lot of our workers. And just […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Southwest
God, Family, Groceries Are Guiding Forces For Lowe’s Market
As a Christian-based and family-owned organization, these two values are at the core of Lowe’s Market. The Christian and family values helped drive one of the company’s internal logos – GFG, which stands for God, family and groceries. The letters are listed in order – God is first priority, family is second and the grocery business […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
Longtime Leader Dumais Looks Back On Career With Association
John Dumais comes from a family passionate for retail grocery. His parents’ families were involved in the industry, with both sides having owned grocery stores. Dumais started working at his father’s store, Surowiec’s Market in Franklin, New Hampshire, in 1960. The store had previously been owned by Dumais’ maternal grandfather. “I had a little bit […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest
Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods Has Become Houston Area Institution
Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods on Fondren Road in Houston plans to celebrate the store’s 10th anniversary this year with some renovations and by showing appreciation to the community. Loan Couch, general manager, is among the family members who oversee one of the 11 Pyburn’s stores. Nine of them are in Houston, while the other two […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Daigle Shares Vision For NHGA With Member Engagement The Goal
The New Hampshire Grocers Association has promoted Kevin Daigle to president and CEO. His promotion has been effective since Feb 4. Daigle has been with NHGA since 1996 and has more than 30 years of nonprofit, industry and association management experience. His previous positions were VP and prior to that he served as membership director. Daigle […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Continues To Address Supply Chain Issues
Like many grocers across the country, Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods continues to work its way around supply chain hurdles. “I’ve never seen such a challenged supply chain. But I would tell you that in our company’s perspective, I applaud our merchants…they’re acting as advocates for the customer,” said Mike Davidson, president and CEO. Davidson […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Owner: Miller’s Fresh Foods Is ‘Not Going To Stand Still’
For Jeff Miller, owner of North Dakota-based Miller’s Fresh Foods, describing recent supply chain experiences as challenging would be an understatement. “Sales aren’t an issue,” he said. “Sales have been excellent. We can’t complain. But we’re battling supply issues…and that’s one of our biggest challenges is keeping our stores full.” However, Miller is finding ways […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Shows Meat Navigated Pandemic Better Than Other Departments
To Jonna Parker, many of the macro disruptions in the food ecosystem resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have actually favored meat. “I would argue no department changed as much for American consumers than meat,” said Parker, principal of fresh foods at IRI. Her remarks came during a virtual presentation that covered the latest data IRI has […]
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Violette Says Different Perspectives Help ROFDA Members Learn
When the COVID-19 pandemic first began to unfold, Mike Violette saw the bi-weekly ROFDA conference calls as an invaluable resource for Associated Grocers of New England, of which he is president and CEO. “Each of us were able to bring something different to the table – the things that worked and those that didn’t […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Food City Differentiates As Hispanic Grocer
Tom Duesman began operations at Food City in the Diamond Hill neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas in 2021. By then, the country was nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. But every community still needs to eat, and he saw it as an opportunity when he acquired the store. This is the first grocery store […]
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Latest News, West
ROFDA Board Members Envision More Inclusivity, Involvement
Members of the board of directors for the Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates discussed the state of the industry and shared their thoughts on what may lie ahead during a panel discussion at the organization’s fall conference. Board member Michael Violette, president and CEO of AG New England, praised the value of ROFDA’s share […]
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Latest News, National
Smith Emphasizes Significance Of ROFDA’s Share Group Activities
To keep the future of ROFDA viable, David Smith, ROFDA board member and president of AWG, emphasized that a core value of the association is its share group activities. “It’s there that we find ways to tackle common problems that we have in our industry and our respective businesses, and we can learn from each […]
Posted inFeature, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Isom IGA Is A Hometown Grocer, Through And Through
When Gwen Christon was introduced to grocery retail, she was just looking for a job in her hometown of Isom, Kentucky. “I didn’t envision ever being in the grocery business. I really just envisioned getting a job…and going to work,” she said with a laugh. After her entry position in stocking, Christon continued to move […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Forty Acres Fresh Market Taking On Logistical Barriers In Chicago
Liz Abunaw, founder and owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, continues to hold pop-up markets in Austin, a West Side community with few grocery options. But the goal is to open a brick-and-mortar store. When an old Salvation Army building at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. went on the market, Abunaw approached West Side Health […]
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Latest News, National
Administrative And Operations Manager Held ROFDA Together
With the presidency of Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates vacant for the past two years, organization officials say Teresa Pope, administrative and operations manager, has been the “glue” that has held the organization together. Pope was part of the first executive staff that ROFDA hired in 1990. Through the three presidencies since then, she […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Midwest
South Dakota Retailers Association Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary
It’s difficult for Nathan Sanderson, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, to contain his enthusiasm when talking about 2022, which marks the group’s 125th anniversary. “We’re older than Ford Motor Company. We’re older than the World Series. We’re older than the National Park Service. So this is a really big milestone year for […]