The National Grocers Association applauds passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Senate with two provisions that support the independent community grocery industry. NGA commends senators for including a provision in the act calling for an Apprenticeship Program for Commercial Drivers Under 21 Operating Interstate. This provision establishes an apprenticeship pilot […]
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WIC Cash Value Benefit Increase Is Home Run For Customers
by Michael Gay / manager, Food Fresh, Claxton, Georgia I manage the only grocery store in my county, often serving customers who work overtime or two jobs to make ends meet. For these customers, every minute they spend with their children is precious, whether it’s helping them with homework or discussing their day. Residents like this […]
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IDDBA Unveils Inaugural Class Of Certified Salumieres
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announced that 14 individuals have successfully passed the inaugural Charcuterie Professional Certification: Salumiere exam. This is the association’s newest certification program geared toward establishing subject matter expertise in the sale and handling of charcuterie products in the retail food setting. Representing the spring 2021 class of certified salumieres are: Nathan Aldridge, […]
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IFMA Publishes 2022 Foodservice Industry Forecasts
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association published its 2022 foodservice industry and segment growth projections on its IFMA Scope platform. Due to recent volatility in the marketplace, the projections utilize calendar year 2019 as a benchmark and are based upon several key assumptions, including COVID-19 vaccine availability, domestic and international travel and government regulations and mandates. The forecast […]
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AWG’s Smith Testifies On Economic Discrimination, Power Buyers
Senate Judiciary Committee exploring the matter From staff reports David Smith, the president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, a National Grocers Association member, testified July 28 before the full Senate Judiciary Committee on the effects of economic discrimination and anticompetitive tactics by power buyers on independent grocers nationwide. Consolidation and concentration in the grocery […]
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Live From Las Vegas: Preparations Under Way For Return Of NGA Show
by Greg Ferrara / NGA president and CEO The 2020 NGA Show was one of the last large live food industry events to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone into the virtual world. For many of our colleagues and associates, it was the last in-person event they attended, some 18 months ago. As […]
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FMI Releases ‘2021 Power Of Foodservice At Retail’ Study
FMI, the food industry association, has released its 2021 Power of Foodservice at Retail analysis, a comprehensive review of shoppers’ perceptions and behaviors regarding prepared foods in grocery. This sixth-annual exploration underscores implications for the industry to capture and expand its pre-pandemic share of the total food dollar. “Grocery foodservice is at a competitive inflection point when we […]
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Food Retailers Widen Investments In Health And Well-Being
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released the 2021 Retailer Contributions to Health and Well-Being report, finding that grocery stores have made significant investments to expand their role as community destinations for health and well-being. Eighty-four percent of respondents said their company has an established health and well-being strategy, and this same share of retailers report their company offers health and well-being activities for both employees and customers – an increase from 49 percent in 2019. “We’re seeing a dramatic increase in efforts by […]