David Overfelt has advocated for Missouri’s grocers, retailers and businesses for more than 40 years.
Category: Association News
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Taps Dietitians To Drive Demand
FFP is executing an integrated consumer and influencer content strategy on the industry’s behalf.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Shelby Content, Store News
SNAP Whiplash, Payment Tech Top Agenda At Nebraska Grocery Summit
The fourth annual gathering also informed attendees about rural grocery resources and purchasing Nebraska-made products.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy of a business or industry leader.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Southeast
SEPC Study Identifies 4 Forces Reshaping Produce Purchases
Study author Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presented the findings, which included the impacts of GLP-1 medications.
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Awards Scholarships To 21 From Grocers, C-Stores
Employees and family members tied to The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz will receive a scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.
Posted inWest, Association News, Featured News, News
FISMC Leadership Summit Convenes SoCal Grocery Leaders, Honors Fong
The summit’s panel discussion was built around questions submitted by FISMC members, with topics including the future of grocery and changing consumer expectations.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Executive News, News, West
Simbe Names Molina VP Of Client Success; 2 Execs Join FMI Groups
Claudia Molina’s responsibilities include guiding executive customer relationships as retailers expand physical AI to more locations.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
NGA Foundation’s New Strategic Plan Targets Training, Succession Planning
The foundation is seeking operators who have built effective training programs or undegone an ownership transition.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Shelby Content
PA Grocers Navigate EBT Chip Transition, Swipe Fees, SNAP Concerns
The state’s grocers continue to thrive despite the headwinds, says Alex Baloga, who leads the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Grocery Research, National, News
NFRA Research: GLP-1 Users Reshaping The Grocery Basket
“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.
Posted inNational, Association News, News
FMI Among 200-Plus Groups Urging House To Send Penny Bill To President
Enactment of the Common Cents Act is “of utmost importance” for grocery shoppers and retailers, FMI’s Christine Pollack said.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Midwest
MRGA To Honor Harter House Supermarkets With Legacy Award
Harter House was founded in 1973 by Jerry and Barbara Bettlach, whose children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are now involved in the business.
Posted inAssociation News, National, News, Produce News
Produce Expert Joe Watson, VP Of IFDA, Dies
He was known for his relationships across the trade and his regular analysis of fresh produce sales data and consumer trends, IFPA said.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Affordability Tops Concerns For Grocery Industry In Utah
Working in its favor, the Mountain West state has a strong independent retail sector and rapid population growth.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, News, Southeast
NC Sweetpotatoes In The Running For Coolest Thing Made In NC
North Carolina sweetpotatoes are officially in the running to be named one of the coolest things made in North Carolina. The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission announced that the crop has been selected among 88 nominees in the NC Chamber’s seventh annual Coolest Thing Made in NC competition, which celebrates products made in the state and […]
Posted inNews, Association News, Produce News, Southeast
SEPC To Unveil GLP-1 Findings At Southern Innovations
This year’s study draws on 1,500 consumers, along with an additional sample of 150 medication users.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
Michelle Harrington serves as president of Albrecht’s Sentry Market, which her parents founded in 1994.
Posted inPharmacy, Association News, News, Northeast
PFMA Names Wakefern’s Patel Chair Of Pharmacy Council
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named Harshil Patel, director of Wakefern Food Corp.’s Pharmacy Division, as the new chair of the PFMA Pharmacy Council. In this role, Patel will guide the council’s efforts in navigating healthcare regulations, advocating for retail pharmacy priorities across Pennsylvania and advancing policy initiatives that support grocery pharmacies and the communities […]