John Wachter, GM of Murphy’s Fresh Markets of South Jersey, will receive the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Committee for Good Government Award on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Wachter is an active board member of the NJFC and is being recognized for his government and leadership […]
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New Survey Showcases How Americans Enjoy Breakfast
Whether it’s the slurp of a honey banana smoothie or the crackle of fresh bacon, breakfast is what gets many of us out of bed in the morning. A new survey conducted by the National Honey Board highlights how the U.S. does breakfast, in time for both National Honey Month and Better Breakfast Month in […]
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PFMA Names Wegmans’ Gary Fechter To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Gary Fechter, Wegmans SVP for the Pennsylvania Division, to its board of directors. Fechter takes the seat previously held by Blaine Forkell. Fechter is responsible for the operations of 16 Wegmans stores across Pennsylvania. He joined Wegmans in 2013, formerly serving as regional VP for Romano’s Macaroni […]
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Buehler’s Bagger Claims Ohio’s Best Title For Fourth Straight Year
Ellissa Chambliss of Buehler’s Fresh Foods defeated competitors from across Ohio to claim the title of the Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) Best Bagger Champion at the Aug. 9 competition held at the Buehler’s Wooster Milltown location. This is the second year in a row that Chambliss has claimed the state title and the fourth year in […]
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Dome Joins Potatoes USA As A Global Marketing Manager
Kayla Dome has joined Potatoes USA’s staff as a global marketing manager in the organization’s retail sector. Dome comes to Potatoes USA with a background in merchandising and sales. She spent the last several years working in the produce industry for Grimmway Farms, where she managed sales and merchandising for the fresh produce category. Most […]
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Release Of Retailer SNAP Data Imminent
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) request to withhold annual individual store SNAP redemption information. Following this decision, FMI immediately filed an application for a stay in the U.S. Supreme Court. “Given the significant case load of the Court, we believe it is highly unlikely the stay will […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Holds 28th Annual Convention
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) recently held its 28th Annual Convention at the Sandestin Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. The association brought members from all aspects of the grocery industry together to promote the growth and success of the food industry throughout the state of Alabama. The convention kicked off with the Larry D. Eddleman […]
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National Chicken Council Launches Virtual Reality Chicken Production Tour
As per capita chicken consumption breaks a new record in 2018 and consumers express a growing interest in where their food comes from, the National Chicken Council (NCC), which represents the U.S. broiler chicken industry, has developed a series of 360° virtual reality videos showing the various stages of a chicken’s life during modern, commercial production. The […]