FMI – The Food Industry Association has added Erin Sigrist to its state government relations team as its new director, state government affairs. Sigrist will provide expertise on state legislation, laws and regulatory actions for FMI members, engage with state and local industry partners and represent FMI and its members with external stakeholders. Specifically, she will […]
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Paul Adams Receives NGA Industry Service Award
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has honored Paul Adams, founder and CEO of Kansas-based consultancy Paul Adams & Associates, with its Industry Service Award. “Paul is a longtime friend of NGA and many in our industry. He’s a passionate supporter of independent grocers and has helped countless companies across the country navigate complex issues and […]
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FMI’s Gold Plate Award Recipients Encouraged Family Meals
The FMI Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 Gold Plate Awards, which recognize programs implemented by the food industry to encourage family meals. “As we celebrate another successful National Family Meals Month, it’s encouraging to see that 31 percent of Americans are aware of this important initiative, and even more inspiring to learn […]
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NGA Executive Conference, Public Policy Summit Kicks Off
Hundreds of the independent grocery industry’s top leaders have gathered in the nation’s capital this week for three days of data-driven planning, education and networking during the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) annual Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. With Election Day looming and control of the nation’s policy […]
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Report: Grocery Media Networks Represent $8.5B Opportunity For Growth
According to a new report by Grocery Doppio, 68 percent of retailers say investment in a grocery media network is a high priority. The report – “State of Digital Grocery: In-Store Media Monetization” and conducted in collaboration with RRD, developer of nCountR – reveals retail media is an $8.5 billion opportunity for U.S. grocery retailers to […]
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Industry Veteran Releases First Book On Leadership, ‘The 5 Rules’
Wouldn’t it be great if you could lock in on some simple life rules for success that you and your circle could easily understand and follow? Even better, what if everyone knew that those were the same rules you follow? And what if those rules could actually be applied at home? What follows is a […]
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José Andrés To Keynote 2025 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced that José Andrés – chef, humanitarian and founder of World Central Kitchen – will join FMI CEO Leslie G. Sarasin for a keynote conversation during the 2025 Midwinter Executive Conference, which is set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2 on Marco Island, Florida. According to FMI, the food retail […]
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NFRA Concludes Record-Breaking 2024 Convention
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) recently concluded its 2024 convention, setting new benchmarks for industry engagement and business opportunity. Held in National Harbor, Maryland, the event brought together more than 1,700 frozen and refrigerated foods industry professionals. “The 2024 NFRA Convention exceeded our expectations,” said Tricia Greyshock, president and CEO of NFRA. […]