The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to expand food access in low- and moderate-income areas via two grant programs. The GFAP Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant helps grocery stores and small food retailers buy equipment or make physical improvements that will allow them to increase the availability […]
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Report: Food Industry Committed to Health, Well-Being Initiatives
As Americans’ interest in nutrition and healthy eating has increased in recent years, companies across the food industry have implemented numerous initiatives to support consumers’ health needs and priorities, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association’s new “Food Industry Contributions to Health and Well-Being 2024” report. The survey, conducted in October, includes insights from retailers and […]
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Labor Challenges In Minnesota ‘Astronomical On Multiple Levels’
While prices for groceries fell slightly, overall food prices rose 0.2 percent in Minnesota for the two months ending in November. Grocery prices fell 0.2 percent, and food prices away from home (restaurant, cafeteria and vending purchases) rose 0.8 percent for the same period, according to the November 2023 CPI report from the U.S. Bureau […]
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Georgia’s Economy Remains Strong Despite Possible Slowdown
Georgia’s post-COVID economy is expected to continue to expand in 2024, though it will grow at a slower rate. According to information from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business in its annual economic outlook report, the state should continue to outpace the national GDP growth rate, which is projected to be 0.8 percent […]
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The Future Of Consumer Demands
Consumers have more choices and information than ever before when it comes to making food purchase decisions that meet their needs and the needs of their families. The retailers who win with these shoppers deliver assortment and service that better meet their needs. Independent retailers are the heart of communities across the country and are […]
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Celebrity Chef To Emcee NGA Creative Choice Awards
Celebrity chef Curtis Aikens will emcee the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) Creative Choice Awards program March 10 during the 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas. The annual competition, presented by Kellanova and Unilever, honors the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Award winners gain respect throughout the industry via their national recognition. […]
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Education Will Drive Your Experience At 2024 NGA Show
For many independent grocers, the NGA Show is a beacon. It’s a signal that spring is almost here, after an exhausting holiday selling season and many dreary weeks of winter. The show is a chance to work on your business, and it’s also an opportunity to recharge and get inspired by the many expert-driven educational […]
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How Independent Grocers Can Score On Game Day
Kansas City barbecue or San Francisco sourdough? This year’s Super Bowl offers an opportunity to feature them both in your store – along with all the other game day favorites as your customers shop in preparation for enjoying the Chiefs-49ers matchup on Sunday, Feb. 11. Three in five consumers plan to watch Super Bowl LVIII, […]