IGA Chairman Emeritus Dr. Thomas S. Haggai died March 26, 2020, from natural causes after a short decline. Dr. Haggai, who first became involved with IGA as a board member in 1972, spent more than 40 years in service to IGA in a variety of roles, including non-executive chairman and later chairman and CEO. He […]
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Pera Retiring As CEO Of Armanino Foods Of Distinction
Edmond J. Pera, president and CEO of Armanino Foods of Distinction in Hayward, California, is retiring in March. He will stay on as an executive advisor for a transitional period until Sept. 15, and will remain on the board of directors for the foreseeable future. Pera, who will turn 80 this year, has served as […]
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World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Winners, Top 20
Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, 20 cheeses made the finals for the title: World Champion Cheese. The contest was held March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The winners of the 2020 cheese contest are as follows: World Champion: Michael Spycher, Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, Gourmino […]
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Island Pacific Supermarket Founder Reaches Out To Customers
Nino Jefferson Lim, founder of Walnut, California-based Island Pacific Supermarket, has reached out to customers to about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lim said he is proud that Island Pacific Supermarket has been able to replenish its stores’ shelves daily in most of the major product categories in order to better serve its communities. […]
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Grocery Employees Touted As ‘Supermarket Heroes’
Grocers across the Southeast are showing appreciation for the hard work of their employees as they are on the front lines during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Associated Grocers is sharing the heroic efforts of its employees, Dollar Tree is rewarding its hourly workers and Lidl is enhancing its health benefits while planning to hire up […]
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Businesses Find Ways To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the globe, businesses and associations are working to find ways to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. As NGA and United Fresh Produce Association come together to help keep grocers stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, Bacardi is using its facilities around the world to help make desperately […]
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Grocers In Midwest Change Hours, Show Appreciation For Employees
As the number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase in the United States, grocery stores are on the front-lines in meeting the food and essential needs of consumers. They are reserving hours for shoppers most at-risk from the virus, and employees are working daily to keep shelves stocked and to serve customers. In the […]
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Sauce And Spice Company Urban Accents Launches Meatless Mixes
Chicago-based flavor firm Urban Accents, which produces small-batch crafted spice blends and sauces, is launching a new line of Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes. The new Meatless Mixes have a recipe on the back of the package along with serving suggestions. With the addition of just a few fresh ingredients, the seasoned, soy-based protein provides an […]