Category: Association News
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Consumer Brands Calls On AG To Act On Coronavirus Price Gouging

by Treva Bennett

The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr March 9 to protect Americans from the price gouging of critical consumer packaged goods (CPG) related to the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), working through the National Center for Disaster Fraud, can better coordinate with federal, state and industry partners—particularly […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

VFIA Donates $10,500 In Support Of General Assembly Food Drives

by Treva Bennett

The Virginia Food Industry Association (VFIA) recently announced combined donations from its members including Food Lion, Publix, Kroger and Harris Teeter totaling $10,500 to be donated to Feed More. The donation is in recognition of two food drives conducted during this year’s General Assembly Session by Delegate Kaye Kory (D-Fairfax) and the Senate Page Program. […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Perishables, Produce News, Southwest, Suppliers

PMA Bringing ‘The Joy of Fresh’ to Austin’s SXSW

by Treva Bennett

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will return to South By Southwest (SXSW) again this year as a part of the organization’s ongoing work to bring the produce and floral industries to center stage.  SXSW attracts half a million attendees each year to Austin, Texas, for 10 days of collaboration. From March 13-22, SXSW will feature speakers, […]

Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Nonfood Items, Southwest

7-Eleven Franchisee Leadership Opposes Weakening California Law AB 5

by Treva Bennett

The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) says proposed measures to change or repeal the California law that distinguishes employees from independent contractors would be harmful to the franchisees operating more than 1,700 7-Eleven stores in the state. Based in Universal City, Texas, the NCASEF is an elected, independent body representing the interests […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, Perishables, Southeast, Suppliers

Study Finds Strong Demand For Meat, Represents $50.5B In Sales

by Treva Bennett

The Power of Meat 2020, the 15th annual in-depth study of meat and poultry through shoppers’ eyes, explores consumption trends, sales growth and consumer preferences and found demand for meat is accelerating with $50.5 billion in sales for 2019. The study is conducted by FMI–The Food Industry Association and the Foundation for Meat and Poultry […]

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NGA Honors Outstanding Marketer, Outstanding Merchandiser Winners

by Treva Bennett

The Outstanding Marketer and Outstanding Merchandiser in the Creative Choice Awards, selected by the National Grocers Association (NGA), were announced during the Super Breakfast Session at the recent 2020 NGA Show in San Diego, California. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City for the grand opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement […]

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Women Grocers Of America Presents Graff With Woman Of The Year Award

by Treva Bennett

The Women Grocers of America (WGA) recently presented the Woman of the Year Award to Jennifer Graff of Columbiana Foods/Giant Eagle. Graff began her career in the grocery industry when she was 17 and currently holds the position of perishable director. “For 30 years, Jennifer has been a tremendous leader in the grocery industry, helping […]