The National Grocers Association, along with sponsoring partners Kellogg’s and Unilever, have revealed the winners of the annual Creative Choice Awards, which honors and recognizes the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry. Winners of the Creative Choice Awards gain respect throughout the industry and receive national recognition at The NGA Show, taking […]
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AFFI Announces Staff Reorganization, Promotes Executives
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced a staff reorganization that has been designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and boost member companies’ return on investment. “We have a culture of constant improvement at AFFI and consistently challenge ourselves to deliver more value to our members,” Bodor said. “These changes make AFFI […]
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AFFI Announces 2022 Board Of Directors Leadership And Membership
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
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Broome Joins NACS As Director Of Convention Operations
Alexandria, Virginia-based NACS has chosen Kim Broome as its director of convention operations. In this role, Broome will oversee all meetings-related functions for the association, including the NACS Show. Prior to joining NACS, Broome served as senior director of event operations and community experience for the National Association of Broadcasters, including overseeing strategy development, logistics, creative and budget management for […]
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How Grocers Are Grappling With Inflation
by Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs, NGA A historic period of inflation has pushed grocery prices ever higher as the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. A labor shortage, supply chain issues and other factors are driving up costs, but many consumers, as well as some in high levels of government, […]
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Sopris Named Incoming President Of NYACS
The New York Association of Convenience Stores has hired Kent Sopris as the incoming president of the company. He joined the staff in February as VP. Sopris will work side by side with longtime President Jim Calvin until Calvin retires July 1, at which time Sopris will become the fourth president in NYACS’ 35-year history. “Our […]
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FMI’s 2022 Power Of Meat Event To Be Held Virtually March 8
FMI and the North American Meat Insititue have announced that in light of the recent cancellation of the 2022 Annual Meat Conference, it will conduct a virtual presentation on March 8. “Our community is prioritizing the health of its people and operations so that we will be able to continue to serve the shopper, but […]
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IRI/SNAC Report Shows Snack Sales Spike During Big Game Week
Total snack food sales jumped 12.5 percent to $487 million during Super Bowl Week 2021, according to new data from IRI, commissioned by SNAC International, the trade association of the snacking industry. The biggest sales increases by category for the Big Game week are tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels, pork rinds and refrigerated dips. “In […]
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GCCA Announces Several Executive And Staff Promotions
The Global Cold Chain Alliance has announced several executive and staff promotions. Brian Lynch will now serve as EVP of business development and executive director of the controlled environment builders association; James Rogers will serve as VP of business development; Katie Sastre will serve as manager of business development; and Madison Jaco will serve as […]
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IHA Show To Feature Chefs And Celebrity Guests
The IHA’s Inspired Home Show, scheduled for March 5-7 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will feature Martha Stewart as the headline in the line-up for celebrity chefs. The IHA show will be the first in-person gathering of the industry’s premier marketplace since 2019. The chef demonstrations will begin at 11:30 a.m. on March 5 […]
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Shoptalk Announces Meetup For Women To Be Held June 21-23
Shoptalk, a conference in the retail, grocery and consumer packaged goods industries, has announced its 2022 installment of Shoptalk Meetup for Women. Taking place online from June 21-23, the meetup will provide a destination for women in the retail ecosystem to connect, learn and create community. Shoptalk Meetup for Women provides the retail industry with […]
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NJFC Accepting Applications For 2022 Scholarships
Eligible students can now apply for the 2022 New Jersey Food Council Scholarship Program. NJFC will be offering 28 scholarships totaling $92,500. The scholarship amount has increased this year by $20,500 due to the addition of four Glass Gardens ShopRite scholarships of $2,500 each, the Ben and Abe Glass Memorial Scholarships of $5,000 each […]
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Consumer Demand For Food Transparency Remains Strong
The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ released the “Transparency in an Evolving Omnichannel World” report, revealing continued high demand among consumers for transparency from food retailers and manufacturers, particularly in a more omnichannel marketplace. According to the report, 64 percent of shoppers say they would switch from a brand they usually buy to another brand that provides more […]
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IDDBA Welcomes Prach As Education Director
The Madison, Wisconsin-based International Dairy Deli Bakery Association welcomes Heather Prach as its new education director. Prach comes to the association with retail experience in both operations and as a supplier. Most recently she helped large retailers and entrepreneurs alike with branding and marketing as a key account manager for Yerecic Label. Prach transitioned an […]
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PLMA To Host Feb. 24 Lunch And Learn Presentation
PLMA’s 2022 “Lunch and Learn” speaker series continues Feb. 24 with a presentation from Kerry about its research on the private label consumer and strategies for new product development. The live online presentation will be held for one hour at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time and will feature two Kerry executives: Elizabeth Horvath, VP of marketing, and Sarah […]
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New Hampshire Grocers Association Names Daigle As President And CEO
The New Hampshire Grocers Association has promoted Kevin Daigle to president and CEO, effective Feb. 4. Daigle was selected through a regional executive search. He has broad and extensive experience within New Hampshire’s food industry. He has been with NHGA since 1996, and has more than 30 years of non-profit, industry and association management experience. […]
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Davidson And Lanoue Join WAFC Board Of Directors
The Lakewood, California-based Western Association of Food Chains has elected Gineal Davidson of The Albertons Companies and Chris Lanoue of Albertsons-Portland Division to its board of directors during its Jan. 15 meeting in La Quinta, California. “We are so excited to welcome two incredible industry leaders to the WAFC Board of Directors,” said Greg McNiff, […]
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NACS/NielsenIQ Reports U.S. Convenience Store Counts At 148K
According to the 2022 NACS/NielsenIQ Convenience Industry Store Count, there are 148,026 convenience stores operating in the United States, a 1.5 percent decrease from a year earlier. Convenience stores sell an estimated 80 percent of the motor fuels purchased by consumers in the United States. The new store count shows that 116,641 or 78.8 percent […]
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IHA Releases On-Site Covid-19 Protocols For The Inspired Home Show
Following its January meeting, the International Housewares Association Board of Directors says that The Inspired Home Show 2022 will take place March 5-7, with COVID-19 safety-related policies and protocols established. A shortened schedule for the event has been released. Before collecting a badge at Chicago’s McCormick Place that provides access to The Inspired Home Show, […]
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Food52 Founder Hesser Keynotes At The Inspired Home Show 2022
Amanda Hesser, founder and CEO of Food52, will offer an in-depth look into the development and growth of the company during the keynote session at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago. Food52 is a next-generation cooking and home company built on a blend of content, community and commerce. “Food52 is a leading innovator in the […]