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Mondelēz Survey: Consumers Focused On Snacking Connections With Others

Mondelēz International Inc. has released new findings on love, connection and snacks from the sixth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study that examines snacking decisions. In time for Valentine’s Day, the survey found that 71 percent of consumers worldwide agree that sharing snacks with others is a love language. Developed in […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Association News, Feature, National

ROFDA Relationships Help Create ‘Community That Thrives On Mutual Success’

The leaders of Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) recognize the power of having access to educational resources and have turned the act of sharing information into an art form. “My peer group is fantastic, and they are readily available to me if I’ve got a situation that I have questions about” said Ray […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National

NGA Selects 2025 Creative Choice Award Winners

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has revealed the winners of its annual Creative Choice Awards, which recognize outstanding marketing and merchandising programs from independent grocery retailers across the country.   Recipients of the Creative Choice Awards receive national recognition at The NGA Show, set for Feb. 23-25 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las […]

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FMI Elects New Board Members During Midwinter Executive Conference

FMI – The Food Industry Association elected new members to its board of directors during the organization’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference. The incoming directors bring a diverse range of expertise from across the food industry to help navigate the rapidly evolving business, economic and political landscape in the years ahead. “FMI’s board of directors serves […]

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NGA, Fincretive Expanding Access To Healthy Benefit Cards

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has partnered with Fincretive to integrate healthy benefit cards (HBC) and over-the-counter (OTC) cards into NGA members’ point-of-sale (POS) systems. “This partnership simplifies healthy benefit card acceptance by easily connecting NGA members to all major card processors through their POS providers,” said Stephanie Johnson, NGA’s group VP of government relations. […]

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Collaboration Has Been ‘Cornerstone Of ROFDA’s Success’ From Start

It’s impossible to talk to the board of directors for Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) without touching on the topic of collaboration and how it helps the organization stand out. “The old saying ‘two heads are better than one’ is especially true in the industry that we work in,” said Randy Arceneaux, president […]

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NGA Backs Senate Resolution To Overturn EPA’s Final Rule

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has given strong support for Sen. Roger Marshall’s (R-Kansas) Congressional Review Act resolution, SJ Res. 14, to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s Final Rule: Management of Certain HFCs and Their Substitutes Under the AIM Act. According to NGA, the management rule imposes a series of costly and complex compliance requirements that threaten the […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National

Retail Media Networks Part Of Digital Transformation Across Grocery Industry

The grocery industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Retail media networks are emerging as a powerful force for marketing in the industry, offering new revenue streams for grocers and valuable advertising opportunities for brands. Retailers can manage their RMNs in multiple ways. They may operate them in-house, as seen with grocers such as Albertsons, Meijer […]