National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara testified Nov. 3 in front of the full House Agriculture Committee on how supply chain challenges, including the labor shortage and anti-competitive tactics by power buyers in the grocery marketplace, are impacting independent grocers and the communities they serve. “The greatest risk we face in the market […]
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Communicate The Value Of Meat To Combat Rising Prices
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency For more than a year, the U.S. consumer has been forced to weigh fears around the economy and health, along with other issues a pandemic and life in general brings. In July, Americans were split on their […]
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NGA Responds To OSHA’s Decision On COVID-19 Vaccinations
Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, offered this statement regarding the new emergency temporary standard announced Nov. 4 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration: “NGA and its members have supported COVID-19 vaccines and have been proud of their role to vaccinate their workforces as well as the […]
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FMI Report: Grocery Shoppers Have Positive Attitude Ahead Of Holidays
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the busy holiday season. The report finds that despite concerns surrounding the availability and cost of favorite holiday foods due to lingering post-pandemic supply chain and inflation issues, most shoppers plan to celebrate […]
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Plant Based World Expo Features Industry Leaders, Product Innovations
Companies looking to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based are encouraged to attend the Plant Based World Expo North America, to be held Dec. 9-10 at the Javits Center in New York. PBW is the only professional 100 percent plant-based focused event for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. Plant Based World Expo will […]
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Rising Meat Prices Push Dollars Far Above Record 2020 Levels
by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics LLC In September, at-home meal preparation remained far above the July low. Nearly 80 percent of total meals were prepared at home, according to the IRI primary shopper survey. Subsequently, some food dollars that had returned to foodservice moved back to retail. At the same time, the survey […]
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FMI Awards Competitive Scholarship To 15 Future Food Safety Auditors
The FMI Foundation in partnership with The Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, awarded 15 outstanding food safety scholars with the 2021 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship is accompanied by an educational travel grant to the SQF Unites Global Conference, an interactive event for the global food safety and quality communities. “In a […]
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How Refugee Talent Can Be An Asset To Independent Grocers
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA director of communications and external affairs As a humanitarian crisis unfolds in Afghanistan, the U.S. is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of fleeing Afghan refugees, including interpreters who worked alongside the military. In addition, the Biden administration has pledged to resettle more than 300,000 refugees over the next four […]
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IRI Shares New Grocery Trends Data Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday
IRI has released new insights on Thanksgiving-related grocery trends. As the holiday season approaches and widespread supply chain challenges continue to impact industries across the economy, IRI has been tracking a variety of holiday-related items to gauge their availability, demand, price and promotion for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The resulting insights will enable retailers and manufacturers […]
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Independents Lead As Pandemic Uncertainty Clouds Holiday Season
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association At this writing, summer has given way to fall and many folks are looking ahead to the winter holidays. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to subside, supply chain challenges persist. Exact conditions may vary by market and region, but some items may be more difficult to […]
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PMA And United Fresh Share More Details Of Merger
Produce Marketing Association CEO Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, CEO of United Fresh Produce Association, announced several updates on the future merger of the associations during a press conference Oct. 28. The organizations announced earlier this year their intent to create a new global trade association that combines their resources and expertise. The new association […]
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Independent Grocers Reach Record Sales And Profits
The 2021 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, finds record financial and operational performance benchmarks in a banner year for the $253 billion independent supermarket industry. In fiscal year 2020, that ended on March 31, 2021, for many retailers, sales increased an average […]
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Virtual Global Rally Encourages Independents To Embrace Opportunities
The Independent Grocers Alliance held its annual Global Rally virtually Tuesday from Geissler’s Supermarkets IGA in Somers, Connecticut. The popular event offered content for everyone in the grocery industry – from part-time seasonal workers to store owners, wholesalers, vendors and beyond. IGA President and CEO John Ross served as the emcee, covering topics such as e-commerce, […]
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IGA Programs Give Geissler’s An Edge In ‘Competitive Environment’
by Eric Pereira / content creator President and CEO Bob Rybick is quick to praise the opportunities that becoming an IGA has unlocked for Geissler’s Supermarkets over the past two decades. “We really liked the private label brands. But more recently, we found a lot more value in some of the programs that you’ve been […]
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Aldi Advent Calendars Returning For 2021
The Aldi Advent calendars are returning for 2021 and are officially kicking off the holiday season. The calendars feature Aldi-exclusive products ranging from wine and beer to cheese, chocolates, toys and pet treats. This year’s collection starts rolling out on Nov. 3, the second annual National Advent Calendar Day, which Aldi created. National Advent Calendar Day marks the official start to the holiday season and celebrates the day Advent calendars start going on sale at Aldi stores. The 2021 lineup […]
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GMDC | Retail Tomorrow Board Votes To Dissolve Association
After more than 50 years, national retail association GMDC|Retail Tomorrow has decided to dissolve as a member-owned nonprofit, effective Dec. 31. The Colorado Springs, Colorado-based association has created and fostered connections between the non-foods industry, retailers, manufacturers and the consumer to general merchandise and health, beauty and wellness category growth opportunities. From pioneering the “speed […]
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NACS Show Shines Light On Resilience Of Convenience Retail Industry
The live and in-person 2021 NACS Show delivered four days of learnings, insights, networking and exploring what’s new and exciting for the convenience and fuel retailing industry. This year’s event took place Oct. 5-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago and attracted 17,273 attendees, including 5,039 buyers. “This year – perhaps more than ever – our […]
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Mercatus Survey Reveals Online Customers Prefer Grocery Pickup
Mercatus, a provider in digital commerce solutions for grocery retail, has released findings from its annual survey of U.S. consumers, conducted in collaboration with Incisiv. The report, titled eGrocery Transformed: 2021 market projections and insight into online grocery’s elevated future, confirms that U.S. online grocery customers are predominantly oriented toward grocery pickup services, with 75 percent of […]
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New Data Shows Increase In 2021 Halloween Chocolate, Candy Sales
Chocolate and candy sales are up and consumers are ready to maximize their fun during the 2021 Halloween season, according to the National Confectioners Association. Retailers are going strong on their Halloween sets, with about 27 percent more seasonal items per store than in 2020. Consumers are planning to celebrate in a big way, including […]
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IDDBA Launches Integrated Fresh Data
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has announced the launch of Integrated Fresh Data, powered by IRI’s unify platform. IDDBA has created a new partnership with IRI to provide a value-added benefit to IDDBA members: complimentary access to IRI data. IDDBA represents member companies of all sizes, some with more challenged market research budgets, which […]