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 […]
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SEPC Unveils New Logo Ahead Of Southern Exposure 2020
Southeast Produce Council (SEPC), the premier produce resource in the Southeast, unveils a brand refresh to mark 20 years of success and symbolize progress as well as the future of the association. Ahead of Southern Exposure, to be held Feb. 27-29 in Tampa, Florida, SEPC is debuting a new logo and website to kick off the […]
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National Grocers Association Crowns 2020 Best Bagger
Nicole Cote of Hannaford Supermarket in Maine defeated 22 other best baggers from across the country to claim a grand prize of $10,000 in the Feb. 24 National Grocers Association (NGA) Best Bagger Championship. The event is sponsored by PepsiCo and emceed by Akbar Gbajabiamila, co-host of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and author of “Everyone […]
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Baking Industry Alliance, USO Prepare Service Members For Civilian Jobs
The Baking Industry Alliance and USO Pathfinder recently hosted an Employment Readiness Workshop for service members and military spouses at Fort Riley, Kansas, who are preparing for the civilian workforce. More than 50 service members and military spouses joined 27 baking industry representatives to participate in an afternoon of mock interviews and learning about how […]
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NGA Presents Dory With Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented the Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award to Rudy Dory, executive chairman at Newport Avenue Market. The award was presented the evening of Feb. 22, prior to the opening of the NGA Show in San Diego, California. “When you think of what it means to be an entrepreneur, Rudy […]
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SpartanNash Among 2019 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, according to the National Association for Business Resources. “At SpartanNash, our family of nearly 19,000 associates is our company’s most important asset,” EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Yvonne Trupiano said. “Whether they are ‘taking food […]
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Buy Alabama’s Best Recognizes Retail Campaign Contest Winners
The 2020 Buy Alabama’s Best Retail Campaign Launch Awards luncheon was held recently at The Club. The Alabama Grocers Association, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and the Alabama Food Manufacturers and Producers Association were all in attendance. Presentations were made by Assistant Commissioner Bob Plaster, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; Ellie Taylor, […]
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Natural Delights Remembers Industry Icon Isabel Nuñez
Natural Delights remembers date industry icon, Isabel Nuñez, who died on Friday, Feb. 7. Nuñez paved the way for growers and operations to thrive in the Bard Valley region, giving jobs to thousands and supplying the country with only the best Medjool dates. He was one of the original founding members of the Yuma, Arizona-based […]