By Jim Dudlicek / NGA director, communications and external affairs In today’s competitive environment, significant thought and consideration must be given to managing available shelf space. The arrangement of products demands creativity and foresight. To optimize available space, placement of items within a category must be done deliberately and artfully. Using data-driven planograms, or maps […]
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New City, Brand For 2024 Sweets And Snacks Expo
The Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced a new brand for its premier confectionery and snack trade show. Rolling out to coincide with the show moving to a two-city rotation in 2024 with Indianapolis, attendees at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo caught a preview of the new brand. “As we look to the future of this […]
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NGA Supports USDA Efforts To Implement WIC Online Program
The National Grocers Association submitted comments May 24 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its proposed updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children program to facilitate online access, ordering and food delivery for WIC participants. “USDA’s WIC program is critical in addressing nutrition insecurity and food access for millions […]
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Explore The Four Topics That Had Everyone Talking At AMC 2023
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing Earlier this year, I had the privilege of meeting in person once again with individuals from all parts of the meat industry during the 2023 Annual Meat Conference. In the three years since the last conference, our world has been completely disrupted by COVID-19. Every conversation at this […]
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Survey Finds Shoppers Expand Perception Of Value Beyond Price
The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association for its “U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2023” series reveals that the meaning of “good value” is becoming more complex as consumers navigate grocery aisles. The analysis revealed several common considerations for how shoppers think about value, both for the food and beverages they buy […]
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Executive Offers Look At ‘What Is Next’ Across Protein Industry
Pork is a great option for protein during these inflationary times, according to Ozlem Worpel, VP of marketing, innovation and communication with Seaboard Foods. Shelby Publishing talked with Worpel at a recent trade show about what’s happening in the industry. Worpel said pork has not risen much in price due to inflation, with more increases […]
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Independents: Take Gen Z’s Fears About Grocery Prices To Heart
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA director, communications and external affairs Millennials and Generation Z’s are supplanting Gen X’ers and Boomers as the top spending consumers. So, it should be of great concern when young people say they’re afraid they won’t be able to pay for groceries, despite indications that food inflation is gradually easing. According […]
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Study Shows Candy, Snacks Considered Accessible Luxuries
Economic uncertainty, self-checkout lanes, omnichannel shopping and natural and organic trends are impacting the way consumers are purchasing and consuming snacks and candy, according to a recent survey from Acosta Group, conducted with its shopper community. But one thing is clear – shoppers view snacks and candy as accessible luxuries in their daily lives. “We wanted […]