Instacart has launched its Instacart Developer Platform, a publicly available API program which uses the company’s online grocery platform to supercharge third-party digital experiences across food, health, wellness and other spaces. Instacart Developer Platform will enable third parties to integrate the functionality of Instacart inside their websites and apps. Over time, it will unlock: Same-day […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, Produce News
IGA, EmpowerFresh Help Independent Grocers With Produce Solutions
EmpowerFresh Co., a Kansas City, Missouri-based provider of AI-driven inventory management and retail optimization solutions for the produce department, has announced a strategic partnership with the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). This partnership signifies a commitment to revolutionizing the retail produce landscape by providing cutting-edge technology and support to IGA’s independent retail members. “At the Independent […]
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Online Toolkit Offers Guidance For GusNIP Recipients
Nutrition incentive practitioners looking for grocery retailer partners can find resources in a new toolkit available to GusNIP grantees. The toolkit was put together to help GusNIP grant recipients, or grantees, acclimate themselves to the challenges involved in partnering with grocery stores. It contains 54 resources, including project planning guidance, information on point-of-sale technology and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report: Frozen Seafood Trends Upward In February
Seafood prices decreased for fresh and frozen in February, according to Circana and 210 Analytics. However, at an average price per pound of $9.30, the cost for fresh seafood remained significantly higher than the average price per pound for the three biggest animal proteins of chicken, pork and beef. Salmon prices at retail declined in […]
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LOC Software Introduces ThriVersA For POS Solutions
LOC Software has launched ThriVersA, the latest evolution of its back-office and point of sale (POS) solutions. “LOC Software has taken a measured approach to the cloud,” said CEO Gilles Lapierre. “We listened to our customers and aligned our strategy with their needs and their roadmap for digital transformation.” ThriVersA represents a new chapter in its […]
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NCA Names PIM Brands As 2024 Advocate Of The Year
The National Confectioners Association has named PIM Brands and its president and CEO, Michael Rosenberg, as the 2024 NCA Advocate of the Year. For the first time in its history, NCA’s Advocate of the Year award was presented to an individual and an NCA member company simultaneously. This award recognizes people and organizations that go […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
NFRA Opens Registration For Annual Convention
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has opened registration for the 2024 NFRA Convention, taking place Oct. 5-8 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. As the premier event for the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, 1,500 anticipated attendees will conduct more than 5,000 business meetings over the course of three days. […]
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NGA Calls For Antitrust Hearings On FTC Report
A day after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its report finding that big national grocery chains exploited disruptions in the supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Grocers Association (NGA) is calling on key Congressional leaders to push for solutions to level the playing field. The letter, addressed to Sens. Amy Klobuchar […]