by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, NGA Inflation. Labor shortages. Regulations. Competitive challenges. They’re all part of the here and now for independent community grocers. But they’re nothing new – they’re all issues that our industry was facing back in 1982, when the National Grocers Association was incorporated. Forty years ago, in October of […]
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High Energy Leaders Can Turn Store Into Hub Of Positivity, Efficiency
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA If you have been paying attention to the latest craze sweeping private investors, you may have seen several companies raising a whole lot of money on the promise of creating a practical fusion reactor. Fusion? That’s the mechanism that powers the sun. It’s the dream of […]
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Avocado Industry Welcomes Jalisco To U.S. Mexican Avocado Imports
The Mexican avocado industry is celebrating the addition of the Jalisco region to the U.S. import market, officially beginning in June 2022. This follows a new agreement between the two countries to allow avocado imports from the Mexican state of Jalisco. Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is the No. 1 marketer of avocados in the U.S., and billions of avocados are exported from Mexico to the […]
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New Jersey Food Council Honors ‘All-Star Lineup’
Across the Northeast Region, food business professionals participated in the New Jersey Food Council Night of Distinction event to honor its 2020 Industry Achievement Award recipients comprising prominent food industry executives. It is considered the longest Night of Distinction in the making, as the pandemic prevented the celebration for nearly two years. You can view highlights of […]
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NGA Letter Urges Grocery Exemption Under OSHA Vaccine Mandate
The National Grocers Association has written a letter to the Biden administration urging the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration to consider exempting businesses in the food supply chain from the COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate. This request follows the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to lift the stay on the Emergency Temporary Standard. […]
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Attracting Young Talent To The Grocery Industry
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA director of Communications and External Affairs It’s no secret that independent community grocers have a lot to offer young workers who are seeking a meaningful, challenging and rewarding career. But when it comes to selling this younger talent pool on a career in grocery, independent retailers are battling both the competitive […]
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Plant Based World Expo 2021 Exceeds Expectations
After a two-and-a-half year hiatus, Plant Based World Expo North America returned to the Javits Center in New York City on Dec. 9 and 10. Attendees at the 100 percent plant-based business to business industry event were treated to best-in-class plant-based products, product innovations, informative speakers and networking opportunities. The exhibit space grew by more than 65 […]
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NGA Asks Independents To Support Enforcement Of Antitrust Laws
National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara has written an open letter to the independent food retailing community outlining NGA’s efforts working for enforcement of antitrust laws. The organization wants to to ensure a level playing field for independent retailers and wholesalers. “For nearly 40 years, the National Grocers Association has fought for a […]