Even with inflation and price increases, consumers still are focused on food and beverages, including confections. In an Aug. 23 webinar presented by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Dan Sadler, principle of client insights at market research firm Circana, took a deeper look into the confections industry. Looking at dollar sales percent change versus a […]
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New Frozen Foods Research Shows Steady Shopping Behavior
New research in the Power of Frozen in Retail report finds that frozen foods maintain their relevance to grocery shoppers and offer a suite of valuable benefits that meet their mealtime needs. The third edition of the report, released Oct. 24 by the American Frozen Food Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association, reports that frozen […]
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Cybersecurity Update For Independent Grocers
October is National Cybersecurity Month, providing independent grocers with a timely opportunity to catch up on the latest advances in cybersecurity. It’s always a good time to assess whether you’re vulnerable to hackers, where the weaknesses are in your systems and what you need to do now to beef up your security measures to protect […]
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IFPA Wraps Global Produce & Floral Show In Anaheim
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show ended Oct. 21 in Anaheim, California, with the general opinion that it was “the best show ever.” “Coming back to Anaheim for the first time as IFPA, I could not be more impressed and inspired by the support the global produce and industry gave us […]
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NGA Convenes Executive Conference And Public Policy Summit
Hundreds of top leaders in the independent grocery industry gathered in the nation’s capital Oct. 23 for three days of future-focused education, strategic planning and networking during the National Grocers Association’s Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit. The event continues through Oct. 25 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The Executive Conference and Public Policy […]
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Panel At IFPA Global Produce And Floral Show Addresses AI
“Technology does not scale linearly. It scales exponentially.” That comment from Patrick Vizzone, executive director of DiMuto, perhaps best sums up the CEO Panel on Oct. 19 at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, California. The panel – Johnny C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of SHRM; Elliott Grant, CEO of Mineral, […]
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Olive Oil Under Pressure: How To Keep Your Store Brand Competitive
Sponsored content Olive oil is more popular than ever as a cooking oil in the U.S., with nearly half of all households using it. But at the same time, a historic drought in Spain and a Turkish ban on bulk olive oil experts means that olive oil prices are also hitting all-time highs. So how […]
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FMI Names 17 New Directors To Its Board
FMI – The Food Industry Association announced that 17 industry leaders, representing the breadth of the product supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities, have been elected to its board of directors. “FMI is incredibly grateful to have leaders from across the food industry serve on our Board of Directors, who believe whole-heartedly in our mission to feed […]