The California Grocers Association is concerned the new label will not provide the clarity shoppers need to make healthier buying decisions.
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Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Posted inDairy News, Association News, West
15 Emerging Dairy Brands Named To 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator
CMAB and VentureFuel name 15 companies to the 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator, pointing to global flavors, protein and convenience trends in dairy.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Executive News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast
Doherty Reflects On Tenure As Longest-Serving Leader Of NJFC
Ahead of her January retirement, Linda Doherty believes the association is in a strong position.
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
NFRA: Air Fryers Driving Frozen Food Buying, But Packaging Gaps Remain
Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed have decided against a purchase because air fryer preparation instructions were missing.
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Industry Veteran Ridenour Joins NGA As Chief Collaboration Officer
The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
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FMI: Food-At-Home Prices Flat In August As Energy Costs Loom
The Producer Price Index showed jumps in crude oil, diesel, industrial electricity and the warehousing sector.
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New Jersey Food Council Selects Coca-Cola’s McGreevy As Next President, CEO
The veteran executive will succeed Linda Doherty, who is retiring in January after 33 years with the organization.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, National
Bakers Bring Unified Industry Voice To Washington At 2026 Fly-In
The baking leaders took the industry’s new “Baking Feeds America” advocacy campaign to Capitol Hill.
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NGA Foundation Sets 2027 Student Case Study Topic With Big Y
The NGA Foundation’s 2027 Student Case Study Competition will challenge teams to build customer loyalty beyond discounts for Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods.
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Hostage Negotiator To Keynote 2027 NextGenBaker Brunch
Attendees will learn from Mickey Bergman’s experiences, including how empathy can break stalemates, influence others and bridge vastly different perspectives.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Northeast
NJFC To Honor 6 Leaders At Annual Good Government Breakfast
The grocers and legislators to be honored at the 52nd annual breakfast have stood out in their support of the New Jersey food industry.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Beverage News, Center Store, Featured News, National
Coffee Trend Survey: Specialty Hits Record, Grocery Share Slips
More American adults now drink specialty coffee than traditional coffee, with 48 percent having specialty coffee in the past day – a new record.
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MRA Honors Legislators, Theft Prevention Champions
Ahmad Ali of Safeway was among three recipients of Retail Theft Prevention Awards.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, National, Perishables
IFPA Previews Global Show: Trust, AI, First Midweek Schedule
This year’s show runs Oct. 14-16, Wednesday through Friday, a change based on member feedback.
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Linke Joins PLMA In New VP Of Associate Relations Role
Jennifer Linke has more than 25 years of private brand and retail experience.
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Wisconsin Grocery Industry Resilient But Under Pressure
WGA chief Mike Semmann discusses issues including SNAP, lab-grown meat and retailer competition in the state.
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IHA Elects 3 New Board Members, Names JURA’s Tom McMahon Chairman
The International Housewares Association elected Scrub Daddy, Select Brands and Godinger executives to its board and named JURA president Tom McMahon chairman.
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NGA Urges Senate Action After House Passes Penny-Rounding Bill
H.R. 10167 was passed by voice vote Sept. 14, moving Congress closer to resolving a legislative tangle that has left grocers rounding without federal protection for nearly a year.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Independent Store News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ROFDA Names Spins IX-One Preferred Content Provider
IX-One’s syndicated network yields standardized images, rich product attribution and AI-ready item data designed to smooth the path from warehouse to shelf.