The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association will hold its 31st annual executive conference April 17-19 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, Arizona. Retailer keynote speakers include Tammy DeBoer, president of Harris Teeter, and Tony Sarsam, CEO of SpartanNash. The three-day event brings frozen and refrigerated food industry professionals together to network and learn about consumer insights on industry […]
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The Shelby-Griffin Report Seeks Nominations For ‘Women Of Influence’ Program
The Shelby-Griffin Report is seeking nominations of female trendsetters for its 18th annual “Women of Influence in the Food Industry” recognition program. Nominations may be made for up to three women working in the food industry who deserve to be included in this popular feature. To qualify for inclusion, a woman must possess a superior […]
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Goya, Global Empowerment Mission Partner For Food Donations
Goya Foods, through its Goya Gives global initiative, has partnered with Global Empowerment Mission to send continuous food shipments for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Malatya, Turkey. G.E.M.’s Miami headquarters is consolidating donations from around the country, and Goya’s Florida and Texas facilities with daily shipments of food, water and humanitarian aid to Turkey. “Our hearts and prayers go out […]
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Flashfood Appoints Bertram As President, COO
Toronto-based Flashfood has appointed Nicholas Bertram to the newly created position of president and COO. Betram’s appointment comes on the heels of a historic year for Flashfood. The company has diverted more than 65 million pounds of food from landfills – a milestone achieved following the company’s rapid expansion to more than 1,550 grocery stores across North America […]
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NielsenIQ Partner Network Expands With Pacvue
Chicago-based NielsenIQ announced the addition of Bellevue, Washington-based Pacvue to the NielsenIQ Partner Network, an open ecosystem of tech-driven solution providers. According to eMarketer, retail media investment will reach $55 billion by 2024. This shift requires proper omnichannel sales measurement, granular and accurate online product availability, and quality data to drive media performance, profitability and […]
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NGA Show Shares Full Details For Independent Grocers Event
The NGA Show announced pre-registration for the 2023 event is tracking higher than the 2022 event, as its producers – the National Grocers Association and Clarion Events – are set to welcome thousands of grocery retail professionals at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The event takes place Feb. 26-28. The trade show and […]
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Save A Lot Expands Merchandising Systems With SymphonyAI
Dallas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has been selected by St. Louis-based supermarket chain Save A Lot for data-driven supply chain solutions that provide more accurate end-to-end insights and enable grocers to better meet shopper needs while minimizing stockouts and substitutions. The SymphonyAI Retail CPG solutions being implemented by Save A Lot include master data management, core merchandising, insights, […]
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SFA Shares Top 10 Trends From Winter Fancy Food Show
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel previewed thousands of specialty food products showcased by more than 1,100 exhibitors Jan. 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ten overall trends have emerged from the show. “Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around […]