Becoming a member of the National Grocers Association makes you a part of a community based on relationships. NGA is a collaborative network built on trust, with each member helping to make each other, and the collective, stronger as one. The association helps to amplify the story of independent operators and their vendor partners throughout […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, National
Store Ops Summit Helps Grocers Sharpen Their Focus On Fresh
The fresh perimeter is the epicenter of growth and excitement in the grocery store. For most supermarkets, it’s the front door of the shopping experience – it’s where retailers make their first impression, offering a feast for the senses, from fruits and vegetables to bakery and deli to meat and seafood. And it accounts for […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Northeast
PFMA Adds Newton As Communications, Media Relations Director
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Larissa Newton as director of communications and media relations. With a background spanning print and digital journalism, website and social media management and state government communications, Newton brings a blend of skills and perspectives to the role. She will manage the PFMA’s website, monthly and annual publications, biweekly […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Nebraska’s Food Industry Finds Itself In ‘Interesting Position’
Ansley Fellers, executive director of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association, said the state’s food industry is in “an interesting position.” Although it is large, the eastern side is the most populated, with the western side being very rural. Fellers said a recent study by the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association to gauge how many independent grocery […]
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FMI Appoints Savoie Senior Director Of Workforce, Talent
FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed Julie Savoie to lead its strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives and will jointly oversee the FMI sustainability agenda. FMI SVP of Industry Relations and Chief Collaboration Officer Mark Baum welcomed Savoie, saying: “Workforce capabilities are one of FMI’s Imperative Issues and have become […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Celebrates Grocery Industry At Champions Luncheon
The Minnesota Grocers Association’s (MGA) Champions Luncheon on April 16 at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan showcased the impact of the state’s food industry and the accomplishments of those involved in it. The 2024 MGA Industry Ambassador Award, which recognizes someone who goes above and beyond to elevate the grocery industry, went to […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, IGA, National
American Egg Board Aims To Educate IGA Shoppers, Retailers
The Independent Grocers Alliance is working with the American Egg Board, the U.S. egg industry’s national marketing organization, to help it get in front of shoppers at the more than 2,000 IGA grocery stores and deliver egg education and marketing resources to retailers. From recipes to social media content, these resources aid the American Egg […]
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Making Lasting Gains In Fresh
The fresh perimeter is responsible for most of the sales and growth in the grocery channel. But it’s not enough for independent grocers just to be fresh – you have to do fresh right and in a way that sets you apart from your national and big-box competitors. And doing fresh right starts with that […]
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Furman Joins FMI As Director Of Food, Product Safety Programs
FMI – The Food Industry Association has added Shelby Furman as its new director, food and product safety programs. In her role, Furman will be responsible for developing and implementing food and product safety programs, as well as directing food protection activities and providing technical expertise for the FMI membership. Specifically, she will work on […]
Posted inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, National
Strategic Partnerships Key To Surprising And Delighting
Are independent grocers really independent? Let’s take a look at NGA’s own definition. Independent community grocers are … Entrepreneurs? Check Passionately committed to their customers, their associates and the markets they serve? Check Differentiate in the marketplace based on the needs of the local community, while showing a strong commitment to civic life and providing […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, West
ASMI Celebrates Finalized Rule To Update WIC Packages
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) commends the Biden-Harris Administration and the USDA for improving the nutrition value of the Women’s, Infant’s and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition program’s food packages and further by adding more seafood to their entire array of nutritional programs. The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the final science-based food package updates for WIC. This is the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
New Hampshire Grocery Industry Gets Creative With Employee Shortages
As a whole, New Hampshire had a good year economically in 2023, providing a healthy runway for 2024, according to Kevin Daigle, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Grocers Association. He said the state’s workforce returned to pre-pandemic levels, and population growth continues to outpace the New England region. “Unemployment remains low and economic […]
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IDDBA Speaker Lineup Includes Chip, Joanna Gaines
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced Chip and Joanna Gaines will be a part of the speaker lineup for IDDBA 2024, which is set for June 9-11 in Houston. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the association, which makes IDDBA 2024 one of the biggest shows in its history. “Having Chip […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Independents Impacted By Warm Winter In North Dakota
Weather can greatly influence shopper behavior and that was the case in North Dakota this winter. The state, which is normally cold and snowy from November through March, has been exactly opposite of what its 780,000 residents typically experience. John “Jiggs” Dyste, president of the North Dakota Grocers Association, pointed out that the change in […]
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De-Escalation Best Practices For Grocers
Ensuring the safety of customers and associates is a primary concern for grocery retailers. From retail theft to active shooters, it’s essential that grocery operators have procedures in place for dealing with potentially harmful scenarios. NGA hosted a recent webinar to help grocers identify and navigate concerning behavior, suspicious activity or potentially escalating situations in […]
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NCA Calls For FDA Action On Proposed Food Additive Bans
The National Confectioners Association is taking a stand against a rash of pending state-level proposals aimed at banning several FDA-approved food additives. There has been widespread media attention given to this topic, but there has been no accountability or fact-checking happening among legislators, non-governmental organizations, nonprofit advocacy groups, activists and members of the media. Unfortunately, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
Report: Nevada Has Second Highest Average Weekly Grocery Spend
Nevada has a population of about 3.2 million, having grown at an annualized 1.4 percent over the five years to 2023, according to IBIS World. The Silver State’s gross state product in 2023 reached $170.1 billion, growing 17.5 percent over the five years to 2023. Nevada’s market size in the supermarket and grocery industry was […]
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FMI: Consumers View Value In Terms of Quality, Experience
Value is the name of the game for consumers today. Rick Stein, VP of fresh foods for FMI – The Food Industry Association, recently spoke about trends in fresh with The Griffin Report’s Maggie Kaeppel. Stein said FMI research shows that “value isn’t just what it used to be.” Instead of solely a price point, consumers […]
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FPSA Names Ott As Incoming President, CEO
The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) has hired Matthew R. Ott as its new president and CEO. This announcement was made by Brian Perkins, FPSA chair and president of Provisur Technologies, during the association’s Executive Exchange and Conference held in Indian Wells, California. As part of this announcement, Perkins shared, “The boards of both FPSA […]
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FMI, AFFI Begin 2024 Frozen IQ Partnership
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association have begun a partnership on Frozen IQ, a convergence of industry leaders among food retail and manufacturing, with the goal of driving innovation, addressing a transformative regulatory environment and optimizing consumer engagement in the vital frozen food sector. According to the 2023 […]