Circana and 210 Analytics have taken a deep dive into the numbers to understand the marketplace impact on meat and poultry trends. The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.56 in May. For the first time in many months, the average […]
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Sometimes Less Is More For An On-Trend Store
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Remember back when gluten-free products were all the rage? Product manufacturers tripped over themselves trying to get gluten-free versions of everyday staples on store shelves. Even standbys like oatmeal and Rice Krispies proudly proclaimed themselves to be gluten free. Of course, they always were. But […]
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5 Questions For The NGA Foundation
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs As we celebrate Foundation Awareness Week, we chat with the chairman and vice chairman of the NGA Foundation’s Board of Regents on the importance of leadership development, diversity and the future of the grocery industry. Kirk Clark, who chairs the Foundation board, is director of […]
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FMI Bolsters Education Department With Additions Of Two Directors
In announcing their appointments July 6 as directors in its education department, FMI – The Food Industry Association said Kara Adams and Rebecca Daniels will help expand its e-learning offerings to better meet member needs. In addition, they will develop the program for the 2024 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference and oversee additional live meetings. “We […]
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Celebrating Foundation Awareness Week Means Recognizing Impact Of Our Industry
The support upon which something rests. Justification or reason. An underlying basis or principle. These are among the dictionary definitions of “foundation.” And they’re all appropriate descriptions for the NGA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association that supports recruiting, retention and leadership development efforts for the future of the independent community grocer. […]
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Nuñez Cepollaro Joins NGA To Lead Business Development
Sales and marketing veteran tapped to drive association membership and revenue growth Anita Nuñez Cepollaro has joined the National Grocers Association as VP of business development for the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry. Nuñez Cepollaro will help drive membership growth and NGA’s non-dues revenue programs, including event sponsorships and advertising programs. She joins […]
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The Power Of Positioning: Bringing Products To Life
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs There is power in effective product positioning for your market. In a time of changing shopper behavior, it’s important to have criteria for valuing products and services to maximize consumer satisfaction. In a recent webinar, the final installment of a three-part category management series hosted […]
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Plant-Based World Expo Set For Sept. 7-8
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the sold-out Plant Based World Expo from Sept. 7-8 at the Javits Center in New York. The official trade show for the Plant Based Foods Association, the event is designed for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors and manufacturers. “The plant-based industry has grown at lightning speed […]