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 […]
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FCCfGG Honoring New Jersey Government And Business Leaders
The Food Council Committee for Good Government (FCCfGG) has revealed the honorees for its 46th Annual “Good Government” Breakfast to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 8:30 a.m. at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, New Jersey. “We are pleased to host such an impressive group of honorees who continually advocate for the state’s food […]
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 […]
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ShopRite Launches Family Meals Month Celebration
ShopRite is celebrating Family Meals Month by having in-store dietitians help customers create and enjoy nutritious family meals. “ShopRite has always believed that one of the keys to healthy eating is finding ways to enjoy more meals at home,” says Natalie Menza-Crowe, MS, RD, director of health and wellness at ShopRite. “We’re proud to expand […]
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Pennsylvania Designates September As Family Meals Month
Pennsylvania has designated September as Family Meals Month, while also encouraging families to eat together at home. Gov. Tom Wolf issued a proclamation in August and state Rep. Greg Rothman, who serves part of Cumberland County, introduced House Resolution 455, which establishes Family Meals Month in the commonwealth in line with the national campaign spearheaded […]
Posted inAssociation News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Minn. Gov. Tim Walz Proclaims September 2019 Family Meals Month
The proven health and societal benefits of family meals have inspired a month-long event aimed at helping families get back to the table. Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed September as Family Meals Month. Grocers all across Minnesota are encouraging families to share one more meal together per week at home, and highlighting simple, healthy meal […]
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FMI Explores Grocery Foodservice In Annual Report
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail Sept. 4, demonstrating the opportunities for retailers to leverage a $13 billion category. Growing annually at 8.2 percent, foodservice is presented as a primary strategy for food retailers to differentiate and appeal to convenience-seeking consumers. FMI’s 2019 Power of Foodservice […]
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Foodservice Packaging Institute Seeking New President
The Foodservice Packaging Institute is looking for a new president after Lynn Dyer announced she would be leaving the association this fall. Dyer has been with the Falls Church, Virginia-based FPI for more than 20 years. She helped to quadruple its membership, amplified FPI as the voice of the foodservice packaging industry and guided the […]