ReposiTrak has added 20 center store and snack suppliers to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network, where they will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring compliance with FSMA 204 before its January 2026 deadline. Specializing in snack, nut and nut butter product categories, these suppliers have aligned with […]
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Furman Joins FMI As Director Of Food, Product Safety Programs
FMI – The Food Industry Association has added Shelby Furman as its new director, food and product safety programs. In her role, Furman will be responsible for developing and implementing food and product safety programs, as well as directing food protection activities and providing technical expertise for the FMI membership. Specifically, she will work on […]
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Combined Capabilities Of Mercatus Create Connected Ecosystem
Relationshop recently finalized the merger of two providers of e-commerce solutions for independent and regional grocers – Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai. The new company is operating as Mercatus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Relationshop Inc. Galen Walters, CEO of Relationshop, spoke with The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade. He said Stor.ai, which is based in Tel […]
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Strategic Partnerships Key To Surprising And Delighting
Are independent grocers really independent? Let’s take a look at NGA’s own definition. Independent community grocers are … Entrepreneurs? Check Passionately committed to their customers, their associates and the markets they serve? Check Differentiate in the marketplace based on the needs of the local community, while showing a strong commitment to civic life and providing […]
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Nominees Sought For Emerging Leaders Awards Program
Nominations are CLOSING SOON for Shelby Publishing’s Emerging Leaders awards program, which will recognize the next generation of leaders in the retail food industry – including retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers. This awards program will also honor all leaders in diversity and inclusion under the human resources umbrella. Shelby will recognize all emerging […]
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Online Grocery Sales Total $8B, Flat Versus Last Year
The overall U.S. online grocery market ended March with total monthly sales of $8 billion, holding steady compared to a year ago, according to the most recent Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded March 29-30. These monthly results are an improvement over March 2023, when total monthly online sales had fallen 8 percent on a […]
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IDDBA Speaker Lineup Includes Chip, Joanna Gaines
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced Chip and Joanna Gaines will be a part of the speaker lineup for IDDBA 2024, which is set for June 9-11 in Houston. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the association, which makes IDDBA 2024 one of the biggest shows in its history. “Having Chip […]
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Report: Shoppers Blame Government For Higher Grocery Prices
New findings from national research by The Feedback Group reveal that shoppers hold government policies and actions most responsible for higher food and grocery prices at supermarkets. In the study, 1,150 consumers rated a variety of entities and factors on a five-point scale, where five is “highly responsible” and one “not at all responsible”, as […]