By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Last summer, I advised retailers not to underestimate the demand for online grocery shopping. Looks like that’s turning out to be good advice. The numbers are in for January and data indicates that consumers are continuing to embrace e-commerce. In all likelihood, they’ll continue to use […]
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Diversity, Inclusion Are Table Stakes For Businesses Seeking Success
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords of the times. They are concepts that, when embraced, can have a positive and profound impact on one’s business. Our nation continues to become increasingly more diverse, and with it the base of consumers upon which independent community […]
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CEO Update Names FMI’s Sarasin CEO Of The Year
Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI – The Food Industry Association has been named the 2021 Association CEO of the Year by CEO Update. This recognition is awarded annually to the outstanding trade association CEO. “The FMI Board of Directors felt strongly that Leslie should be recognized, and so we as board members collaborated on […]
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FMI And Kellogg Partner On Nutrition Initiative Post Virtual Event
As part of its mission to feed families and enrich lives, FMI – The Food Industry Association and the Kellogg Co. have donated more than 13,000 servings of cereal to the St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. This was an initiative of the virtual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, for which Phoenix was the live event’s […]
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RFA Recognizes Newly-Elected Leadership At Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Refrigerated Foods Association recognized its new leaders at the Virtual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 26. Lauren Edmonds of St. Clair Foods is now president, following Josh Knott of Knott’s Foods’ term in office. Karen Bishop Carbone of Boston Salads & Prepared Foods Corp. will serve as VP and conference chair. Tom Davis of Lakeview […]
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NGA Moves To New Office In Heart Of Washington, D.C.
The National Grocers Association has relocated from Arlington, Virginia, to Washington, D.C. The move comes as NGA is working closely with the Biden administration and Congress to advocate for independent grocers on a variety of issues as they continue serving communities across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. “For nearly 40 years, NGA has been […]
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International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Cancels Trade Show For 2021
Citing input from event exhibitors, members and the board of directors who represent the industry, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced the decision to cancel this year’s trade show. “With the ongoing global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and our promise to deliver an experience expected of the IDDBA, continuing to plan […]
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ROFDA And Associates Give $50,000 To American Red Cross
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) Board Member and Secretary Mike Violette, president and CEO of Associated Grocers of New England, recently presented a $50,000 check to the American Red Cross. The donation was presented on behalf of ROFDA and its associates and was made at the Associated Grocers’ headquarters in Pembroke, New Hampshire. […]