NGA’s “Five Questions” is a regular feature that explores the insights of independent grocery operators. This week, Michael Violette, president and CEO of AG New England, shares his thoughts with us. 1. How is 2021 treating independent operators so far? Things are still going quite well for the independent retailer. The majority of our customers are […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens As First Post-Pandemic Food Show
The Sweet & Snacks Expo officially opened June 23 as the first trade show to be held in Indianapolis in 2021 and the first food industry trade show in more than a year. This is the premier trade show for the candy and snack categories and it offers attendees the opportunity to discover new confectionery and snack […]
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Executive Leadership Development Program Delivers Intense Instruction
The National Grocers Association Foundation has completed its 2021 Executive Leadership Development Program, a four-day event that included a mix of interactive leadership instruction and personalized coaching. Held June 6-10 at Cornell University, the program is a high-impact learning opportunity encompassing intense instruction presented by respected academics and industry leaders. This year’s session, which hosted […]
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FAPC Leaders Remain Optimistic In Food Industry
The Industry Advisory Committee of Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center recently met to learn more about faculty research and to discuss how the advisory board can contribute to the needs of the center. “The committee members bring real-world knowledge and experience oversight,” said Roy Escoubas, FAPC director. “They continue […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Unveils 2021 Most Innovative New Products
To kick off the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, judges of the Most Innovative New Product Awards unveiled this year’s winners. These awards recognize the most innovative candy and snack products and companies for their achievements and new products introduced to the market over the past two years. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards continue […]
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Tax Increases Would Hurt Grocery Industry After Challenges Of Past Year
By Leslie Sarasin / President and CEO, FMI – The Food Industry Association During the past year, America’s grocers stepped up and made the necessary investments to safely keep stores open and shelves stocked. Now, after one of the most challenging years for the food retail industry, lawmakers propose to raise taxes, which would make our job […]
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Independent Grocery Pharmacies Need DIR Fee Reform Now
by Robert Yeakel / NGA, director of government relations Independent supermarkets operate more than 3,000 pharmacies across the country. In many small towns and rural areas, the grocery store pharmacy is the only healthcare provider in the community. In recent years, two disturbing trends have been accelerating: Medicare Part D beneficiaries are paying higher out-of-pocket […]
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Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Is Open For Business
Produce Marketing Association has opened registration for this year’s Fresh Summit, which will be held in person in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event is in its 72nd year and will be one of the first times the entire global produce and floral industries will come together following the COVID-19 pandemic. Fresh Summit 2021 will run from Oct. 28-30 […]