Grocery industry trade associations are renewing calls for credit card swipe fee reform following the reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing competition in the marketplace and reducing costs for merchants and consumers. The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry Association voiced support for the bill’s […]
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PLMA Expands SalesStar Partnership With New Online Training Tracks
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has expanded its partnership with SalesStar to deliver a new suite of online training programs tailored to private brand manufacturers, brokers and suppliers. The expanded offering includes three cohort-based curricula – Mastering Enterprise Sales, Account Management and Category Leadership – designed to strengthen capabilities across key stages of the […]
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ASG SVP Scher Receives NJFC’s Trade Relations Award
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has named Ken Scher, SVP of business development at Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), as the recipient of its 2026 Jimmy Ostling Trade Relations Award. One of the organization’s highest honors, the award recognizes leadership and dedication in advancing trade relations within the food industry in the state. Scher will […]
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INFRA Shares Executive Leadership Promotions To Support Growth
INFRA, a nationwide purchasing cooperative of independent natural food retailers and a leader in the natural foods industry, has shared two executive leadership promotions, reflecting the organization’s continued growth and deepened focus on serving its members. Danelle Rydel has been promoted to chief of member operations, while Jen LaValley has been promoted to CFO. “These […]
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NCA Names 11th Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named the 11th class of participants in its Future Leadership Program, a professional development initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders in the confectionery industry. The program – established to nurture emerging talent and strengthen leadership pipelines across companies involved in chocolate, candy and gum – brings […]
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Organic & Natural Health Association To Address Policy Integrity, Innovation
The Organic & Natural Health Association will spotlight policy integrity, supply chain innovation and industry advocacy at its 2026 Organic & Natural Industry Conference, the association’s flagship event for the organic and natural products sector. The three-day conference, scheduled for March 8-10 in Las Vegas, will convene business leaders, policy experts and industry partners from […]
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NFRA Highlights Role Of Frozen, Dairy Foods In Post-Holiday Reset
As Americans move past the holidays and return to everyday routines, frozen and dairy foods are emerging as essential staples that help consumers manage food budgets, reduce waste and simplify daily meal planning, according to a new press release from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). With their longer shelf life and ready-when-needed […]
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NGA, NACS Urge USDA To Clarify SNAP Restriction Enforcement
The National Grocers Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide clearer guidance on how food restriction waivers for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be enforced, citing concerns about retailer compliance and the potential impact on food access. In the letter, the associations […]