A panel at the FPFC Produce and Floral Holiday Showcase, Aug. 26-27 in Costa Mesa, will examine career pathways and the produce talent pipeline.
Category: Association News
Bonilla Named President, CEO Of California Grocers Association
Susan Bonilla, a former state lawmaker, will take the helm Nov. 2 following the retirement of longtime leader Ron Fong.
Wisconsin Grocers Association Honors Industry Leaders
The organization recognized grocer Michelle Harrington and vendor Lipari Foods during its 2026 Awards Banquet.
Common Cents Act: 4 Things Grocers Should Know About Nickel Rounding
With the Common Cents Act moving through Congress, retailers are gaining legal authority to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. Retail technology provider Ravyx offers insights on what grocers should know.
Weis, Rouses Among Multiple-Gold Winners In Golden Penguin Awards
The awards recognize marketing programs that elevate consumer awareness, drive category growth and promote the value of frozen foods.
Top Trends From 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show Revealed
The panelists covered a lot of ground at the show to identify these six trends driving the specialty food business today.
Winn-Dixie, Giant, Yasso Earn Top Honors In FMI Community Uplift Awards
The awards recognize food retailers, manufacturers and industry partners for their efforts to strengthen communities and improve lives.
UFIA Inducts Hymas Into Hall Of Fame At Annual Conference
Scott Hymas, recently retired president and CEO of Terrel’s, spent five decades in the grocery industry.
IFPA Names 2027 Board Slate To Be Installed At October Show
Chair-Elect Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms, will lead the International Fresh Produce Association board in 2027.
New IDDBA President And CEO To Be Installed Sept. 8
Paul Ziemnisky joins the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association following five years with Dairy Management Inc.
CFIC Convention Draws Crowd To Myrtle Beach; New President Installed
More than 1,400 grocery industry representatives traveled to CFIC’s 22nd annual convention.
Lipari Foods Named 2026 WGA Vendor Of The Year
The award recognizes vendors that go beyond sales and product delivery to help WGA members grow, innovate and succeed.
Food-At-Home Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In July As Key Staples Decline
Food-at-home prices decreased 0.1 percent in July and are up 2.7 percent over the last 12 months, a 12-month rate unchanged from June, according to Consumer Price Index data released Aug. 12 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. FMI – The Food Industry Association said the report extends the cooling trend that began in […]
IGA Opens Registration For Centennial Global Rally In Atlanta
The three-day celebration will mark 100 years of independent grocers and the organizations that support them.
SQFI Adds Galarza As Director Of Business Development NA
She will focus on strengthening the Certification Body and key-account relationships to facilitate growth.
Missouri Grocers Navigating SNAP Confusion, Rising Labor Costs, Supply Chain Disruptions
MRGA CEO Dan Shaul discusses Missouri grocers’ outlook, Healthy SNAP implementation, labor costs, tax policy, supply chain challenges and succession planning.
AFFI Adds Hubbard As Sr. Director Of Government Affairs
He formerly served as senior manager of federal government and industry relations at Land O’Lakes.
FMI, NGA Push Back After Senate Hearing On AI Surveillance Pricing
The associations address the practices under scrutiny and the pricing tools their members actually use.
IFPA Urges CDC To Weigh Factors Outside Food In Cyclospora Probe
The association encourages the agency to consider drinking water, recreational water and occupational exposures.
Minnesota Grocers Association Honors 2026 Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductee
The association presented outstanding grocer and vendor awards and inducted one into its Hall of Fame.
