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. […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Honors Front-Line Heroes
On Feb. 22, the Alabama Grocers Association joined supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. The Food Industry Association (FMI) proclaimed this new holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores selling food and grocery […]
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Guest Column: Clean The $15 Federal Minimum Wage
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association Many of us who have found fulfilling careers in the grocery industry can attest to the fact that it was one of the very first jobs we had. I know I can. As a fifth-generation grocer, I found the work in my family store challenging […]
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FMI Power Of Seafood 2021 Provides Insights To Maintain Seafood Sales
FMI—The Food Industry Association has released the 2021 Power of Seafood, which finds the seafood department was a leading driver in the percentage of increased grocery sales in 2020, with a 28.4 percent increase in sales. This exceeded the sales growth of the produce, meat or deli departments. In total, seafood (fresh, frozen, canned, pouches, etc.) generated more […]
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The Giant Co. VP To Keynote NFRA Executive Conference
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association will hold its 29th annual Executive Conference April 19-21, as an all-digital experience. Attendees can look forward to insights and industry information on growth, trends and future outlooks from industry experts, including a retail presentation by Rebecca Lupfer, VP of center store merchandising for The Giant Co. The NFRA Executive […]