EmpowerFresh Co., a Kansas City, Missouri-based provider of AI-driven inventory management and retail optimization solutions for the produce department, has announced a strategic partnership with the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). This partnership signifies a commitment to revolutionizing the retail produce landscape by providing cutting-edge technology and support to IGA’s independent retail members. “At the Independent […]
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Online Toolkit Offers Guidance For GusNIP Recipients
Nutrition incentive practitioners looking for grocery retailer partners can find resources in a new toolkit available to GusNIP grantees. The toolkit was put together to help GusNIP grant recipients, or grantees, acclimate themselves to the challenges involved in partnering with grocery stores. It contains 54 resources, including project planning guidance, information on point-of-sale technology and […]
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Report: Frozen Seafood Trends Upward In February
Seafood prices decreased for fresh and frozen in February, according to Circana and 210 Analytics. However, at an average price per pound of $9.30, the cost for fresh seafood remained significantly higher than the average price per pound for the three biggest animal proteins of chicken, pork and beef. Salmon prices at retail declined in […]
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LOC Software Introduces ThriVersA For POS Solutions
LOC Software has launched ThriVersA, the latest evolution of its back-office and point of sale (POS) solutions. “LOC Software has taken a measured approach to the cloud,” said CEO Gilles Lapierre. “We listened to our customers and aligned our strategy with their needs and their roadmap for digital transformation.” ThriVersA represents a new chapter in its […]
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NCA Names PIM Brands As 2024 Advocate Of The Year
The National Confectioners Association has named PIM Brands and its president and CEO, Michael Rosenberg, as the 2024 NCA Advocate of the Year. For the first time in its history, NCA’s Advocate of the Year award was presented to an individual and an NCA member company simultaneously. This award recognizes people and organizations that go […]
Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National
NFRA Opens Registration For Annual Convention
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has opened registration for the 2024 NFRA Convention, taking place Oct. 5-8 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. As the premier event for the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, 1,500 anticipated attendees will conduct more than 5,000 business meetings over the course of three days. […]
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NGA Calls For Antitrust Hearings On FTC Report
A day after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its report finding that big national grocery chains exploited disruptions in the supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Grocers Association (NGA) is calling on key Congressional leaders to push for solutions to level the playing field. The letter, addressed to Sens. Amy Klobuchar […]
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FMI Promotes Four To New Leadership Positions
FMI – The Food Industry Association has promoted several key team staff members to elevated leadership roles within the organization. “Our members recognize that the strength of FMI lies in its dedicated and talented staff and the pool of exemplary professionals we’ve promoted assures that our leadership trajectory remains stalwartly focused on the broader mission […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, National, Sustainability News
AI ‘On The Tip Of Every Tongue’ Within Grocery Industry
Technology, sustainability, asset protection and implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule are among areas of concern for the grocery industry, according to Doug Baker, VP of industry relations at FMI – The Food Industry Association. Baker talked with The Griffin Report’s Maggie Kaeppel during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Baker said […]
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Instacart Lands Media Rating Council Accreditation
Instacart has become one of the first grocery tech companies – and one of few retail media networks – to receive accreditation from the Media Rating Council (MRC). As of March 19, the nonprofit MRC granted Instacart accreditation for impression, click and viewability metrics across the following advertising formats – sponsored product, display, shoppable display […]
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Meat Report: Consumption Solid, Shopper Trends Changing
The number of Americans who describe themselves as meat eaters (80 percent) and the number of households that buy meat (98 percent) remain steady from 2023, while the number seeking to lower meat consumption has fallen by 20 percent since 2020. These were among the findings in the 19th annual Power of Meat report released […]
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FMI, Meat Institute Select 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow
To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference that runs March 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association revealed the 10 winners of its 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. They include: Tammy Gonzales, Cargill; Jennifer Hicks, Mitchell Grocery Corp. Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods; Marie-Pier Labarre, Cascades; Hillary Niblock, […]
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NCSA Names 2024 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductees
The NCSA, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, has named the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Induction into the Candy Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors in the confectionery industry. The new class will be formally inducted during the association’s annual event on Oct. 24-27. The ceremony will take place […]
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Recognizing Lifelong Service Of Grocery Industry Executive
By Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO, FMI In February, we celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, which recognizes the unsung heroes within our industry who feed and foster communities. Hopefully, some of these amazing people will be inspired to become the next generation of executive leaders, as evidenced by history and how many of our board […]
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IGA Holds Awards Of Excellence Ceremony At NGA Show
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) honored a host of members and partners from around the globe March 11 during the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony at The 2024 NGA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IGA presented awards to independent grocery retailers and CPG and service provider partners that highlighted a range of best practices and […]
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Mondelēz Report: Consumers Continue To Prioritize Snacks
Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, consumers continue to prioritize, purchase and prefer snacks. This was among the key takeaways from Mondelēz International’s fifth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining how consumers make snacking decisions. Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the report tracks attitudes and behaviors among thousands of […]
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DoorDash Adds New Partners To Expand SNAP Offering
DoorDash is expanding its SNAP/EBT payment offering with the addition of more than a dozen grocers across the country. ACME Markets, Food City, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, Kings Food Markets, Pavilions, Randalls, Shaw’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Star Market, Stater Bros. Markets, Tom Thumb and Vons will offer eligible consumers more choices to use their SNAP/EBT benefits when […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, National, Whole Foods
Study Reveals Top Grocers Based On Consumer Preference
Market Force’s newest syndicated research covering grocery retailers suggests that consumers are still focused on pricing and promotions, but that slowing inflation has allowed them to also choose grocers based on convenience, cleanliness and variety of merchandise. H-E-B, Fry’s, King Soopers, Brookshire Grocery and Food Lion rank at the top of consumer preference, receiving the […]
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2024 NGA Show Wraps Up Record-Setting Three-Day Run
AI, DEI and SNAP were among the topics covered for independent grocers as part of an education program that wrapped up the third and final day of the 2024 NGA Show, which boasted a record-setting attendance of 3,600. “From fresh to tech, from economics to HR and marketing to merchandising, The NGA Show offers a […]
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Campbell Completes Sovos Brands’ Acquisition
Campbell Soup Co. has completed its acquisition of Colorado-based Sovos Brands for $23 per share in an all-cash transaction, which represents a total enterprise value of about $2.7 billion. “This important milestone in Campbell’s history adds several market-leading and scaled premium brands to our company,” said Mark Clouse, Campbell’s president and CEO. “It accelerates Campbell’s […]