The 2018 Rhode Island Food Dealers Association (RIFDA) Annual Meeting & Holiday Gala was held this year at the Newport Marriott in Newport, Rhode Island, on Nov. 17. According to the association, the evening was “very well received and very well attended.” The event brought RIFDA members together in a festive holiday environment. “The location […]
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Expanded NGA Show Floor Will Feature Seven Specialty Pavilions
The 2019 NGA Show, which will be held Feb. 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, will feature seven specialty pavilions. According to the National Grocers Association (NGA), this feature of the expanded show floor will provide attendees opportunities to make connections with exhibitors and learn about the latest developments in […]
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NACS, CVS Respond To FDA’s E-Cigarette, Menthol Regulations
The FDA has released proposed regulations on the retail sale of flavored electronic cigarette products and a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. Early reports suggested the FDA would prohibit convenience stores from selling flavored vaping e-cigarette products. An initial reading of the proposal suggests the agency is calling for vaping flavors (melon, cucumber, etc.) to […]
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PLMA’s Sharoff: Private Label Trade Show Exceeded Expectations
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) held its annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 11-13. Brian Sharoff, PLMA president, spoke to The Shelby Report at the show, which, once again, exceeded his expectations, he said. “In terms of attendance, number of exhibitors (the show) is very, very good this year,” he said. […]
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GMA Honors PFMA’s Baloga With Excellence In Government Affairs Award
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) presented Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), with the 2018 GMA Excellence in Government Affairs Award at the Food Industry Association Executives Annual Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Alex’s leadership and unwavering dedication are the embodiment of a true advocate,” said Greg Costa, […]
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Washington Food Industry Association Names 2018-19 Board Leaders
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) has selected Dave Willis, co-president of Willis Marketing Inc. in Gig Harbor, to serve as the association’s chairman of the board in 2018-19. Willis succeeds Paul Kapioski, owner of West Seattle Thriftway in Seattle, who has served in that role this past year. The association’s new first vice chair, PND Mercato’s […]
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FMI Foundation, SQFI Award 15 Food Safety Auditing Scholarships
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation in conjunction with the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), recognized 15 recipients of the 2018 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship and Education Travel Grant at the SQF International Conference. The scholarship recognizes exemplary students enrolled in a university food and agricultural science program who are interested in pursuing a career in food systems auditing. The FMI […]
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NJFC Honors Four At Loss Prevention Conference
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association (NJRMA), recently hosted the 2018 Loss Prevention Conference and Exhibition at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. The event tackled all aspects of loss prevention to help security professionals understand all the latest trends in asset protection to […]
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IDDBA Will Welcome A New VP Of Marketing This Month
Whitney Atkins will join the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) as its VP of marketing on Nov. 27. She will lead the marketing team responsible for telling the story of the association and driving member engagement. “I look forward to joining the IDDBA team, serving our industry and providing resources to our membership that […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Names Wholesaler, Vendor Of The Year
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 1, honoring its Wholesaler of the Year and Vendor of the Year award winners. Speakers included Gov. Kay Ivey; Congressman Gary Palmer, District 6; Commissioner John McMillan, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; Rick Pate, Candidate for commissioner, Alabama Department […]
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FMI’s ‘Speaks’ Report Indicates Optimism, Sarasin Says
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) had good news to share on Oct. 4, as President and CEO Leslie Sarasin presented the annual “Food Retailing Industry Speaks” report. Sarasin said she was struck by the optimism expressed through industry response to FMI’s survey. “Food retailers are confident,” she said. “Transactions, transaction size and sales per store […]
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AFMA Announces McCabe’s Retirement; Honors Leadership Awardees
Arizona Food Marketing Alliance President Tim McCabe announced his plan to retire at the organization’s board of director’s meeting in October. McCabe’s career in the food industry spanned 50 years. He spent the first five working for grocery stores—a large independent in Albuquerque and Albertsons in Denver. The next 35 years were spent with Coke, […]
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NJFC To Host 2018 Loss Prevention Conference And Exhibition
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association (NJRMA), will host the 2018 Loss Prevention Conference and Exhibition at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township on Thursday, Nov. 1. Linda Doherty, NJFC president and CEO, says the event will tackle all aspects of loss prevention, ensuring security professionals […]
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Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Hosts Fall Golf Outing
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation held its Annual Fall Golf Outing on Oct. 18 at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The tournament raised funds for the foundation, which provides scholarships to Alabama Grocers Association companies’ employees and their children and which funds a Tuition Reimbursement Program that helps current AGA member employees further their […]
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New Hampshire Grocers Association Honors 2018 Award Recipients
The New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA) recently held its annual Fall Conference and Emerging Products Expo at the Executive Court Banquet Facility in Manchester, New Hampshire. The day-long event included an 85th anniversary celebration of continuous advocacy for member companies. During the conference, the association held its annual Awards Ceremony recognizing deserving individuals in a number […]
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United Fresh To Present Lifetime Achievement Award To Carkoski
The United Fresh Produce Association will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Ron Carkoski, CEO of Four Seasons Family of Companies, at Fresh Start 2019, the United Fresh Start Foundation’s annual conference, golf tournament and Gala Dinner, coming up Jan. 15 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. “As Ron plans his […]
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NJFC CEO Makes Top 25 List Of Leading Women Entrepreneurs
Linda M. Doherty, New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) president and CEO, was named one of the Top 25 Leading Women Brand Builders of 2018 by Leading Women Entrepreneurs (LWE). The Top 25 women were selected from thousands of nominations based on their business acumen and ability to both influence and inspire within their industries. Doherty […]
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Tyson Foods, NACS Donate Truckload of Protein To Three Square Food Bank
Tyson Foods Inc. and NACS, the National Association of Convenience Stores, partnered during the NACS show in Las Vegas to donate a truckload of protein totaling 35,000 lbs. to Three Square Food Bank to help fight hunger in Southern Nevada. Three Square will distribute the donated food, which is equivalent to 140,000 servings, through its […]
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Aramark Northern Europe President Leading NACS Executive Committee
Frank Gleeson, president of Aramark Northern Europe, has been named the 2018-19 chairman for NACS, the National Association for Convenience Retailing. Gleeson began his one-year term this week at the NACS Show, which took place Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas. Gleeson joined Aramark in 2014 as managing director of food services Ireland and more recently […]
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Maine’s Top Two Baggers Hail From Shaw’s Supermarkets
The Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association (MGFPA) held its Fifth Annual Best Bagger Championship in the Maine Mall in South Portland on Sept. 27. Amy Taylor of Shaw’s Supermarkets in Rockland, Maine, is the 2018 Best Bagger champion. She won an expense-paid trip for two to San Diego to represent Maine at the 2019 National […]