NGA’s “Five Questions” is a regular feature that explores the insights of independent grocery operators. This week, Rich Chapman, president of G&C Foods, shares his thoughts with us. 1. How is 2021 treating independent operators so far? The first quarter of 2021 was strong against 2020, but we don’t believe that the second quarter will compare […]
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United Fresh Releases FreshFacts On Retail Q1 2021 Report
United Fresh Produce Association’s first quarter 2021 issue of FreshFacts on Retail is now available. This issue debuts a new horizontal layout for an enhanced digital viewing experience. Among the findings, the issue reports that most department sales remain higher than the past two years, as rising prices drove produce dollars as consumption fell slightly. […]
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Heineken USA, Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Reduce Drunk Driving
Heineken USA, in conjunction with Waze, a traffic and navigation app, has partnered in the U.S. to promote responsible consumption. Piloting this summer in California, the campaign is utilizing targeted in-app notifications and offering vouchers from a leading rideshare app to encourage consumers not to drive when they drink. As a long-standing industry leader on […]
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Hershey Offers More Better-For-You Choices In 2021
Sponsored content Consumers’ needs are changing, and more people are looking for better-for-you snacking options that offer the delicious taste and textures of their favorite brands. As more consumers look to reduce sugar or opt for organic, we’ve got them covered. And for those who are looking to reward themselves with their favorite tried-and-true chocolate […]
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Which Pandemic-inspired Purchasing Shifts Are Here To Stay?
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way people have lived their lives over the past year. This has prompted many to acquire habit-forming purchase behaviors that are poised to have lasting impacts on the sales performance of select categories. As vaccine rollouts progress and shoppers begin returning to brick-and-mortar stores more frequently, some pandemic-related […]
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As Suspicion Of Food Continues To Mount, So Does Importance Of Trust
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA In the past year, we have seen evidence of what happens when trust is lost. From the sanctity of the church to the integrity of a local election, it seems everything is suspect. And this includes food. Americans today are more cautious about what they eat, and […]
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Task Force To Bring Visibility, Collaboration To Supply Chain Challenges
The Consumer Brands Association has announced the creation of a new Supply Chain Health and Performance Task Force aimed at increasing visibility and easing supply chain pressures felt across the CPG industry. The task force is comprised of 15 CPG companies working in partnership with real-time supply chain visibility platform FourKites. The task force will leverage […]
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Avocados From Peru Available Now In U.S. Markets
With the ability to significantly increase its footprint in the U.S. market this summer season, the first shipments of Avocados from Peru have arrived and are available in promotional volumes now until late September. “As customary, Peru’s fruit will be heavily promoted from Memorial Day to Labor Day in the U.S.,” said Xavier Equihua, president […]