The Western Association of Food Chains has named Andrea Dimond as senior director of educational strategy and development. Dimond has spent more than 20 years in the food industry. She began her career with CPC Baking Business (now known as Bimbo Bakeries USA), recruited from UCLA into a leadership training program. Two years later, Dreyer’s Grand […]
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SFA Shares Top 10 Trends From Winter Fancy Food Show
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel previewed thousands of specialty food products showcased by more than 1,100 exhibitors Jan. 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ten overall trends have emerged from the show. “Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around […]
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National Grocers Association Reveals 2023 Creative Choice Award Winners
Industry expert Meg Major returning as award host during The NGA Show, Feb. 26-28 The National Grocers Association, along with sponsoring partners The Kellogg Co. and Unilever, have revealed the winners of their annual Creative Choice Awards, which honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Winners of the Creative Choice […]
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NGA Outlines 2023 Farm Bill Priorites For Independent Grocers
The National Grocers Association sent a letter Feb. 2 outlining its 2023 Farm Bill priorities to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. “As deliberations begin on Capitol Hill on the 2023 Farm Bill, NGA is ready to work with lawmakers to ensure the needs of the […]
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MGA Names Robbins As Legislator Of The Year Recipient
The Minnesota Grocers Association presented its 2023 MGA Legislator of the Year award to Representative Kristin Robbins at its annual legislative dinner on Jan. 31 at the St. Paul Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota. Each year, the Minnesota Grocers Association acknowledges a lawmaker who demonstrates commitment to the food industry. The 2023 MGA Legislator of […]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Holds Annual Bipartisan Bag-Off
The Minnesota Grocers Association hosted its sixth Annual Bipartisan Bag-Off Jan. 31 at the Minnesota State Capitol. This event highlighted the Minnesota food industry and the impact it has on serving consumers, providing careers and investing in its communities. The bag-off featured representation from each of the four legislative caucuses and a member from the […]
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Lipari Foods To Join 2023 NGA Show Lineup
The NGA Show has announced the addition of a specialty food distributor Lipari Foods to its lineup. Lipari Foods, based in Warren, Michigan, will be making its NGA Show debut with a 30-by-50-foot showcase, featuring exclusive and national brands. “Our team has attended The NGA Show in the past as visitors with the goal to […]
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Are You In Compliance With USDA Beef Grinding Requirements?
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Existing regulations from USDA-FSIS require that all facilities that grind beef, including retail establishments like supermarkets, maintain records regarding the source materials. Records must also indicate cleaning and sanitation practices. Although this rule has been around for more than seven years, FSIS still finds retailers […]