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Wettlin Treppendahl Receives The NGA Spirit Of America Award

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Associated Grocers Baton Rouge (AGBR) honored Wettlin Treppendahl, owner of Treppendahl’s Super Foods, with the NGA Spirit of America Award. The award recognizes dedication and service to the independent supermarket industry and was presented to Treppendahl Sept. 24 at the AGBR Annual Shareholders meeting in Gonzales, Louisiana. “NGA is […]

Posted inNational, Association News, Home Page Slider

Pulitzer Prize Winner Doris Kearns Goodwin Giving Keynote At NGA Show

Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times No. 1 best-selling author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the opening keynote address, sponsored by The Kraft Heinz Co., at the 2020 National Grocers Association Show, to be held Feb. 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center. Goodwin has a long career of studying the American presidents, […]

Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Industry, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Store News, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Michigan Grocers Division Honors Busch’s, H.T. Hackney

The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Grocers Division has named Busch’s Fresh Food Market and H.T. Hackney Co. as its 2019 Al Kessel Outstanding Achievement Award winners. Launched in 2013, the award memorializes former Michigan Grocers Association Director Albert “Al” Kessel, Jr., who founded the Flint-based Kessel Food Market chain. To reflect his generous spirit, one […]

Posted inNortheast, Association News, Nonfood Items

Flavored E-Cigarettes, Other Vaping Products Banned In New York

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) adopted an emergency order banning the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and other vaping products in New York state, except for menthol and tobacco flavors. The executive order is “effective immediately,” but Cuomo said his health department “will provide retailers with an approximate two-week […]

Posted inSouthwest, Association News, Produce News

TIPA, EFI And Cierto Global To Host Workshop Day On Labor

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) will be hosting two workshops at their corporate headquarters in Mission, Texas, on Sept. 24. The topics will focus on overcoming labor challenges which is proving to be a key concern in the produce industry. These sessions are available for free for TIPA members, along with Texas Vegetable Association, […]

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Dot Foods’ George Eversman Receives CDA Dean Of The Industry Award

George Eversman, EVP, retail and business development for Dot Foods, was presented with the Convenience Distribution Association (CDA) Dean of the Industry award at the Convenience Distribution Business Exchange awards luncheon on Sept. 10 in Chicago. Eversman grew up just 40 miles from Dot Foods’ headquarters in Sterling, Illinois. After graduating from the University of […]

Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National

IDDBA Debuting Visionary Pavilion Exhibit Area For IDDBA 20

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association revealed its new, exclusive opportunity to exhibit alongside IDDBA trends and the New Product Showcase at IDDBA 20 in The Visionary Pavilion. “The Future Today! New Products. New Companies. New Growth.”  Located near registration, the area is carpeted and will serve as the gateway to the show floor and […]