Acosta Group, a collective of retail, marketing and foodservice agencies, has partnered with Bazaarvoice to drive revenue growth for brands by aligning their social commerce and technology solutions. With this partnership, Acosta Group will integrate the social commerce capabilities of Bazaarvoice across ratings and reviews, sampling and user-generated content (UGC) syndication. Bazaarvoice UGC is available to […]
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Posted inDairy News, National
Braswell Family Farms Donates Eggs For White House Easter Roll
Braswell Family Farms, a North Carolina-based egg and feed producer, is providing 30,000 hard-boiled, dyed eggs for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll to be held April 10 on the South Lawn of the White House. Braswell Family Farms was first given the opportunity to provide the eggs for the event in 1997. This […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Pricing Helps Improve February Fresh Produce Performance
Fresh produce prices were up over 2022, but a relatively low 2.4 percent on a per-pound basis, according to a monthly study conducted by IRI, 210 Analytics and the International Fresh Produce Association. February fresh produce sales reached $5.7 billion, up $18 million from January and an increase of 1.6 percent over February 2022 levels. […]
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Reviews Are In: 2023 NGA Show Is A Hit On And Off Expo Floor
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs From first-timers to veterans, exhibitors and attendees offered rave reviews of the 2023 NGA Show, the biggest show hosted by the National Grocers Association since 2017. Chatter about the crowds, the content, the energy and excitement accelerated from word of mouth to tangible testimonials shared […]
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Time To Remind Policymakers What Independent Grocers Mean Back Home
Independent community grocers are everywhere – in all 50 states, in every legislative district. They are at the heart of every community, from rural to urban. Business is very much local for independent grocers. Yet so much of what influences that business happens in Washington, D.C. The past year in Washington has been busy and […]
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NGA Unveils TV Commercial To Call Out Power Buyers
The National Grocers Association has unveiled a new TV commercial that shines a spotlight on the unfair and discriminatory tactics of dominant food retailers that harm the ability of Main Street businesses to compete and serve communities throughout the U.S. “For decades, dominant firms in the grocery marketplace have leveraged their buying power to demand special treatment […]
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Ron Sarasin, Husband Of FMI President And CEO, Dies At Age 88
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the death of Ronald Arthur Sarasin, the husband of Leslie Sarasin, the organization’s president and CEO. He died March 27 at age 88. Following a lengthy career in public service, Mr. Sarasin served as the chief lobbyist for the National Restaurant Association and as president and CEO of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
AMC Exhibitors Donate Meat Products To North Texas Food Bank
Exhibitors at the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas, donated meat and poultry products to the North Texas Food Bank. The donation will provide more than 6,930 meals. “Members of the Meat Institute are continuing a long tradition of giving back to their communities and are glad to be able to support the people of North Texas with […]
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Some Recovery For Meat Department Sales In February
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.54 in February, according to the monthly update from IRI, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix. Prices increased slightly year-on-year at 2.8 percent, continuing a trend of moderating levels of inflation that started in 2022. As […]
Posted inProduce News, National
EFI Concludes Two-Year Produce And Reduce Pilot Program
Equitable Food Initiative and Measure to Improve have announced the completion of the two-year Produce and Reduce pilot program, which was implemented on three farming operations and funded by the California Workforce Development Board. The group reported reductions of CO2 emissions during the pilot equivalent of 1 million miles driven by an average gasoline-powered vehicle and […]
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International Supermarket Management Class Returns In-Person
Registration is open for the annual International Supermarket Management Class taking place May 1-5 at The Coca-Cola Company headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by the IGA Coca-Cola Institute, the event is making a return to in-person classes for the first time since 2019 due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Attendees will join industry experts for this […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Consumers Use Retailers’ Mobile Apps For In-Store Shopping
Mobile app experience company Airship released new global consumer research at Shoptalk to shed light on consumer behaviors and preferences for mobile apps from retailers. Across 11,000 consumer respondents, 78 percent are using retailers’ mobile apps either more often or about the same as last year. This preference for retail apps extends across age groups and household […]
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Flashfood Adds Two Industry Executives To Leadership Team
Flashfood has appointed Jordan Schenck as chief brand officer and Sepideh “Sepi” Burkett as head of partner development. Schenck and Burkett’s appointments are the first executive hires under Nicholas Bertram’s leadership, who joined Flashfood in February as president. “I am extremely excited to welcome two visionary and seasoned leaders to the Flashfood organization. The appointments of […]
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Retailers Believe Digital Shopping Makes Shoppers Less Loyal
Recent research by Incisiv, conducted in collaboration with FMI – The Food Industry Association and in partnership with Loyal Guru, has found that maintaining shopper loyalty in the digital grocery industry is a growing challenge. The report, “Shopper Loyalty in the Digital Age,” highlights the importance of offering a seamless omnichannel experience for shoppers to foster loyalty, including providing a well-designed […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
Instacart Launches Product Suite For Food As Medicine Programs
Instacart has announced the availability of a suite of digital tools for providers to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices and give nutritious foods to patients. “We know that access to nutritious foods can deliver healthier outcomes, but a number of challenges have prevented healthcare providers from effectively adopting food as medicine programs at scale. With […]
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Instacart Expands Advertising To Produce Brands, Farms
Instacart has announced a new online advertising capability, enabling produce brands to advertise fresh, weighted items – such as carrots, grapes, onions, oranges, sweet potatoes and watermelons – from the produce department across the Instacart Marketplace. The announcement is in collaboration with the White House event on March 24 that continues the work begun at the White […]
Posted inBakery News, National
St Pierre Brand Expands Into Walmart Locations
St Pierre Bakery has announced new, branded distribution with Walmart. Its sliced brioche loaf variants have launched into 2,220 Walmart stores, while its brioche waffles with butter (six-pack) are available in more than 4,000 stores. “This is fantastic news for the brand and the result of a collaborative relationship we have built with Walmart, creating […]
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Retailers Focused On Deploying Technology To Improve Efficiency
The recent 2023 Connected Retail Experience Study, conducted by Incisiv in collaboration with Verizon Business, shows that retailers are prioritizing investments in technologies that improve operational efficiency to reduce costs and increase profitability. Real-time inventory management has risen to the top of the investment agenda in the face of uncertain supply chain issues that retailers have […]
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Food Costs Remain High As Consumers Look For Other Options
Last year, food inflation at retail and foodservice exceeded levels reached during the Great Recession. Even with inflation moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reports Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group. Food will always be consumers’ priority in tough and good economic times, whether eaten at or […]
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WGA To Launch Share Group For Emerging Leaders
Women Grocers of America is launching the Emerging Female Leaders Network, a share group for women leaders in the independent grocery industry seeking to grow their professional network and accelerate their leadership development. The new share group will premiere in conjunction with the spring gathering of the Executive Female Leaders Network meeting at the first half […]