The National Confectioners Association announced the winners and finalists of the Most Innovative New Product Awards – recognizing items in 12 categories, as well as Best in Show and Small Business Innovator – during a ceremony May 12 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards are a celebration of […]
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NGA Urges Congress To Reform SNAP Responsibly
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is deeply concerned by the cuts and programmatic cost shift changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outlined in the House Agriculture Committee’s latest budget proposal, according to NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara. In a statement issued May 13, Ferrara said, “Independent grocers – often the only source […]
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Road To Healthier America Runs Through Independent Grocery Stores
Across the country, independent grocers are stepping up to do what they have always done best – care for their communities. As public health challenges grow and access to nutritious food becomes more difficult for many Americans, community grocers are saying loud and clear that they want to be part of the solution. These locally […]
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NECSEMA Celebrates Store Operators Of The Year
Convenience store owners, managers and food preparers from across Massachusetts and New Hampshire were honored recently for being the best in their industry at the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association’s annual Operator of the Year Awards. The awards were held March 21 at Bally’s Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island, where the […]
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FMI Unveils Key Trends, Habits Shaping Future Of Food Shopping
American consumers continue to enjoy grocery shopping and have kept their shopping habits remarkably consistent despite persistent economic challenges, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group. The analysis, which kicks off FMI’s 2025 series, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: The Logic of Food Shopping, offers insights into […]
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Study Reveals How Social Media, In-Store Experiences Drive Frozen Food Discovery
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has released findings from a new study that reveal how consumers are discovering and purchasing frozen foods in 2025. Social platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram are now key sources of inspiration for younger shoppers, while traditional in-store promotions remain the most effective tool for influencing purchase […]
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NGA Shares Economic Data Highlighting SNAP’s Impact
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has released new economic data demonstrating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) impact on sustaining American jobs and driving economic activity in communities across the country. According to the new economic analysis, SNAP funding supports about 388,000 jobs, more than $20 billion in direct wages, resulting in more than $4.5 […]
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IGA Adds Winkler Wholesale Grocers As New Partner
Winkler Wholesale Grocers Inc. has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center (LDC). As an official member of the network, Winkler is licensed to distribute IGA exclusive brand products to independent grocery stores across its service region and has access to the full suite of IGA programs in support of their […]