IRI and Boston Consulting Group, a global consulting firm, have released their 11th annual Growth Leaders report. The report analyzes the growth performance of hundreds of large, medium and small public and private CPG companies and highlights drivers of success in today’s market. “The leading CPGs in 2022 won by delivering pricing-led growth while maintaining or driving demand […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Turnover In Legislature Puts GFIA’s Focus On Preparation
Group targeting policies that could address labor, supply chain issues The Georgia Food Industry Association is dealing with many new faces – 53 to be exact – as the state legislature gathers in Atlanta for its annual session. That influx of new lawmakers makes preparation critical, according to GFIA President Kathy Kuzava. “GFIA members are […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National
FMI Promotes Two Communications, Insights Executives
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the promotions of two professionals at the organization, Steve Markenson and Kelli Windsor, both of whom have increased the focus of the industry’s lens through insights and online communications. Markenson has been appointed to VP of research and insights. He oversaw more than 40 research and insights […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southwest
TIPA Expands Career Networking Program
The Texas International Produce Association is expanding its career networking program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education –”EDGE.” EDGE is the next step of the original “Aggies for Fresh” program launched in 2017. The program is designed to offer students information, exposure and connections to help them identify career paths and hire-ready roles in the fresh […]
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Elevating The In-Store Experience
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs “Every experience makes you grow.” – Anonymous That’s applicable for independent grocers on multiple levels. The experience you deliver in your stores can be the difference between a one-time shopper and a lifetime customer. That experience can help you grow as a business, and it […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Association News, Frozen Food, National
Harris Teeter, SpartanNash To Keynote NFRA Conference
The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association will hold its 31st annual executive conference April 17-19 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, Arizona. Retailer keynote speakers include Tammy DeBoer, president of Harris Teeter, and Tony Sarsam, CEO of SpartanNash. The three-day event brings frozen and refrigerated food industry professionals together to network and learn about consumer insights on industry […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southeast
SEPC Shares Next Generation Leadership Academy Participants
The Southeast Produce Council has announced the inaugural class of the Next Generation Leadership Academy, a leadership development program designed for up-and-coming leaders. This year-long program will provide participants an approach to leadership ideals and methodologies. Participants will develop leadership skills and prepare to navigate industry challenges with a growth mindset. The SEPC’s academy will […]
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NGA Show Shares Full Details For Independent Grocers Event
The NGA Show announced pre-registration for the 2023 event is tracking higher than the 2022 event, as its producers – the National Grocers Association and Clarion Events – are set to welcome thousands of grocery retail professionals at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The event takes place Feb. 26-28. The trade show and […]