Store brand sales picked up in 2022 right where they left off at the end of last year, growing 4.2 percent in dollar volume across all U.S. retailing channels in January, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was about equal to the 4.4 percent growth of national brands, according to IRI data provided to […]
Category: Association News
FMI and NielsenIQ To Host Digital Seminar On Food Transparency
FMI – The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ have released the “Transparency in an Evolving Omnichannel World” report, revealing continued high demand among consumers for transparency from food retailers and manufacturers, particularly in a more omnichannel marketplace. To present these results and discuss consumers’ demand for food transparency, the FMI and NielsenIQ will host a digital seminar on Feb. 24 […]
Johnson Appointed As IDDBA’s Events VP
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has appointed Jeremy Johnson to the newly created role of VP of events. Johnson most recently served as IDDBA’s VP of education. The VP of events role combines IDDBA’s meetings and exhibit functions. In his new role, Johnson will oversee operations of IDDBA’s trade show and the organization’s meeting […]
IGA CEO Ross To Speak On Inflation At The NGA Show
IGA President and CEO John Ross will be speaking about the effects of inflation on independent grocers during Feb. 28’s general session at The NGA Show in Las Vegas. Titled “Don’t Be A Victim To Inflation: Simple strategies to maintain price authority, increase sales, and drive shopper loyalty,” the presentation speaks to the fact that […]
IHA Partners With MarketBlast In Search For New Houseware Innovations
IHA’s Inspired Home Show has partnered with MarketBlast to source outside product innovation in the global housewares industry. Product submissions for the Home + Housewares Marketplace Hunt can be made by inventors, suppliers, manufacturers, startup companies, professional developers, product engineers and innovators at MarketBlast’s website. Products will be reviewed by the International Housewares Association. Chosen participants will be […]
NGA Reveals 2022 Creative Choice Award Winners
The National Grocers Association, along with sponsoring partners Kellogg’s and Unilever, have revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Winners of the Creative Choice Awards gain respect throughout the industry and receive national recognition at The NGA Show, taking […]
AFFI Announces Staff Reorganization, Promotes Executives
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced a staff reorganization that has been designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and boost member companies’ return on investment. “We have a culture of constant improvement at AFFI and consistently challenge ourselves to deliver more value to our members,” Bodor said. “These changes make AFFI […]
AFFI Announces 2022 Board Of Directors Leadership And Membership
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
