The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has named Jordan Bonfitto as director of government affairs and Rachael Oury as senior manager of industry promotion. “I’m pleased that Jordan and Rachael are joining the GCCA team, bringing with them years of government and industry affairs experience,” said Matthew Ott, GCCA president and CEO. “We look forwarding […]
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United’s New Re-Fresh Experience Continues With New Topics
After a successful launch of the first two sessions in a series of 10, United Fresh will continue to gather the industry for the next three United re-Fresh Experience sessions. The United re-Fresh Experience takes place throughout January, guiding the industry through business strategies and objectives to meet the needs of the new reality. “The […]
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NGA Foundation Technical Assistance Center Unveils New Website
The NGA Foundation Technical Assistance Center (TA Center) has launched a new website focused on bringing necessary information to retailers across the nation that are interested in nutrition incentives, like those funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP). “While providing those in need with free or discounted produce may […]
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CGA Promotes Nate Rose To Senior Director Of Communications
The California Grocers Association has promoted Nate Rose from director of digital communications to senior director of communications, effective immediately. Rose will assume responsibility for all CGA communications including California Grocer magazine editor and media relations coordinator, following the retirement of Dave Heylen, VP of communications. Heylen retired Dec. 31, after more than 33 years […]
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FMI Commends Release Of 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines
FMI – The Food Industry Association released a statement Dec. 29 from FMI Director of Health and Well-being Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. “The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are designed to provide the framework for all Americans to […]
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NGA Foundation Joins Campaign To Attract Essential Grocery Workers
The NGA Foundation is investing in a multichannel campaign to attract workers from other industries displaced due to the pandemic to new careers in the grocery industry. At a time when foodservice and other channels of retail have pared down their workforces because of pandemic-related restrictions on their operations, grocers – deemed an essential business […]
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United Fresh Releases Q3 2020 Freshfacts On Retail Report
United Fresh Produce Association’s third quarter 2020 issue of FreshFacts on Retail report is now available. The report explores consumer preferences for packaged and bulk produce. While growth in packaged produce continues to outpace bulk, this is due to retained produce buyers increasing consumption of packaged produce versus consumers shifting from bulk to packaged items. […]
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NGA Invests In Campaign To Attract Displaced Workers To New Career
The NGA Foundation is investing in a multichannel campaign to attract workers from other industries displaced due to the pandemic to new careers in the grocery industry. At a time when foodservice and other channels of retail have pared down their workforces because of pandemic-related restrictions on their operations, grocers – deemed an essential business […]