IDDBA 2025 is coming up June 1-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a star-studded event that will showcase the latest information, trends and products in the dairy, deli and bakery industries. Academy Award-winning director, producer and actor Kevin Costner headlines the General Session speaker lineup, which also includes Michael Strahan, TV host, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Carla […]
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IFPA To Host The Washington Conference To Promote Fresh Produce
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is set to host The Washington Conference on June 9-11, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and advocates to champion and safeguard the future of fresh produce. This event unites attendees from the fresh produce and floral industries to engage with policymakers on key issues that impact the sector. Attendees […]
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Report: Easter Elevates April Fresh Produce Sales
Boosted by Easter, April delivered $7.4 billion in fresh produce sales, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, in partnership with Circana and the IFPA. Dollars and volume increased year over year and also remained well above the levels of two years ago. Fruit delivered growth in dollar sales for the total produce department. […]
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FMI Becomes First Trade Association To Join U.S. Food Waste Pact
FMI – The Food Industry Association is the first trade organization to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact, the national voluntary agreement focused on reducing food waste in the U.S., co-led by nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund. FMI joins 20 other companies and organizations that have signed onto the pact, which utilizes the “Target, […]
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Instacart Appoints Rogers As CEO
Instacart has appointed Chris Rogers as CEO, effective Aug. 15, reporting to Instacart’s board of directors. Rogers succeeds Fidji Simo, who will continue to chair the board and help ensure a smooth transition. “Over the last four years, we’ve transformed Instacart into a growing, profitable, leading technology platform that’s helping reshape the grocery industry,” Simo said. “We’re […]
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Kind Snacks Introduces Fully Recyclable Paper Wrapper
Kind Snacks has introduced a curbside recyclable paper wrapper pilot program in the U.S. The innovation marks a significant step in achieving a recycle-ready wrapper for the bars category while the brand continues to make progress toward its goal of ensuring all packaging is designed for recyclability by 2030. Made with pulpable paper, Kind’s pilot […]
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ReposiTrak Adds More Seafood Suppliers To Food Traceability Network
As the 2028 FDA traceability deadline draws closer, the seafood industry is making significant strides towards compliance, with 40 new seafood suppliers joining the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. This influx highlights a growing industry-wide push to adopt efficient, regulatory-compliant solutions, especially as retailers also increase their demands for supply chain transparency. RTN enables seamless exchange of […]
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Independent Grocers Fight For Fair Competition During 2025 NGA Fly-In
The National Grocers Association (NGA) held its annual Fly-In for Fair Competition May 20-21, bringing industry leaders to the nation’s capital to advocate for a level playing field in the grocery sector. “The Fly-In for Fair Competition is a powerful opportunity for independent grocers to make their voices heard where it matters most – on […]