Gen Z consumers are placing an emphasis on sustainability and quality in their grocery products, and many are willing to spend more to support brands that reflect these values, according to a recent YouGov survey conducted on behalf of Whole Foods Market. The findings, released Sept. 23, examine Gen Z food, health and grocery shopping […]
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NGA Applauds FTC Antitrust Lawsuit Against PBMs
The National Grocers Association (NGA) commends the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for bringing a lawsuit against several pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for abusing their economic power and harming both competition and consumers in the pharmacy supply chain for insulin. Community pharmacies have been decimated by abusive PBM market practices that have left thousands of communities […]
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Aldi President Rinaldo To Keynote PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show
Dave Rinaldo, president of Aldi, will deliver the keynote address at PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show. Rinaldo will speak during the breakfast Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, which is adjacent to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, site of the annual show organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). In […]
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NFRA Announces 2024 Golden Penguin Award Winners
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has shared the winners of its 2024 Golden Penguin Awards, recognizing marketing and merchandising in the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. Entries are judged by a panel of marketing professionals who look for creativity, clarity and effectiveness when supporting the promotional months. Winning entries and campaigns feature measurable […]
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NGA, Feeding America Brief Congress On SNAP Choice Importance
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Feeding America held a congressional briefing Sept. 17 on the necessity of maintaining SNAP Choice throughout the United States. Speaking were experts on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including an independent grocery retailer, a person with lived experience on SNAP and a food bank advisor. “SNAP Choice ensures […]
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Acosta Group Leadership Changes Aim To Strengthen Relationships, Drive Growth
Acosta Group has made key leadership appointments to strengthen CPG client and retail customer relationships and drive growth. Mark Rahiya joins as group president, omnichannel sales and services, and Darian Pickett has been named chief global client officer. Ashley Roehm has been promoted to president of Acosta Sales Agency, while Jami McDermid will continue as president […]
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St Pierre ‘Putting The Consumer First,’ Continuing To Educate
Sarah Boddy, managing director for St Pierre at Grupo Bimbo, recently spoke to the The Griffin Report about the company’s journey and how it is helping retailers navigate inflation and other industry challenges. “When we launched into the U.S. market…nobody knew what brioche was,” Boddy said. “We had a big job in educating the customers […]
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NGA Accepting Entries For Annual Creative Choice Awards
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is accepting entries for its 2025 Creative Choice Awards, recognizing the leading marketing and merchandising programs of independent grocery retailers from the past year. NGA’s Creative Choice Awards are sponsored by Kellanova and Unilever. Entries are being accepted online here. The following are the categories for the 2025 awards (category details […]