The New Jersey Food Council, in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association and the Delaware Food Industry Council, addressed security issues in the food industry Nov. 2 at the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo. Under the theme “Hometown Security,” the annual conference focused on updates about the current threat landscape, security preparedness, […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
AFFI Finds Shoppers Purchase More Frozen Fruits, Vegetables
A new survey from the American Frozen Food Institute finds that more than a quarter of shoppers are buying more frozen fruits and vegetables than three years ago and identify many benefits with them. The AFFI commissioned 210 Analytics to survey a diverse range of households modeled to the U.S. Census to better understand shopper perceptions, […]
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Nominations Open For Annual NGA Awards
The National Grocers Association is now accepting nominations for three awards to be presented at the 2023 NGA Show at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, sponsored by Mondelēz International, was created in 2009 to honor former NGA President and CEO Tom Zaucha’s legacy to the independent […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
PLMA Names 2022 Salute To Excellence Award Recipients
Walmart’s Sam’s Choice oatmilk chocolate bar, Albertsons’ Signature Reserve ravioli with porcini mushrooms and truffle and biodegradable household cleaner from Sprouts Farmers Market are among PLMA’s 2022 “Salute to Excellence” award winners for store brand innovation. The products join almost 100 other Salute to Excellence winners announced at PLMA’s 2022 Private Label Trade Show. The awards recognize […]
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Consumer Brands Names Chavern As CEO
The Consumer Brands Association announced Oct. 25 that David Chavern will become its new president and CEO effective Jan. 3. Chavern joins Consumer Brands from his role as president and CEO of News Media Alliance. “We are pleased to welcome David to Consumer Brands, an organization doing the important work of continuing to unite and […]
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NGA Shares FTC Policy Response, Discusses Association Awards
The National Grocers Association has shared a statement to the Federal Trade Commission and has released information regarding the association’s awards and nomination pages. NGA responded to the FTC policy statement expanding use of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to address unfair methods of competition. Chris Jones, NGA SVP of government relations and […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
IRMA Full Speed Ahead Following Merger
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Illinois Food Retailers Association merged at the end of September 2021. Since then, the IRMA has taken responsibility for all grocery members across the state, according to Rob Karr, president and CEO. The two organizations had an overlap of members. The IFRA represented a majority of the independents […]
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NCSA Inducts 12 Industry Leaders Into 2022 Candy Hall Of Fame
The National Confectionery Sales Association honored 12 industry leaders during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 15 at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza in Tampa, Florida. The inductees were: Doug Boes, Shankman & Associates; Jennifer Dilts, Dollar General Corp.; Peter Greweling, Culinary Institute of America; Jeff Grossman, YummyEarth; Dwayne Hallan, […]