The National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation has welcomed a new advisory committee to help promote and expand its assistance to independent grocers in modernizing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems, including implementing SNAP Online and EBT chip card functionality. This initiative, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AFS Shares Executive Promotions As White Prepares For New URM Role
Following the news that EVP and COO Roger White will be leaving the company in June to become the next CEO of URM Stores Inc., Salt Lake City-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has announced the promotions of three executives. The appointments, which will take effect following White’s departure, include: Glen Keysaw will become EVP of […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Ingraffia As Chief Transformation Officer
Frank Ingraffia, CEO of Tony’s Fresh Market chain, has added Heritage Grocers Group’s chief transformation officer role to his duties and will work among the company’s offices in Chicago, Dallas and Ontario, California. He will report to Heritage Grocers Group Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford. Heritage’s transformation office was created in December as the company […]
Posted inProduce News, Market Profile, News, Southeast
Florida’s Watermelon Heartland Prepping For Start Of Sweet Season
Florida, particularly Central Florida, is a major watermelon-producing region, providing the sweet summer fruit to grocers across the Southeast and beyond. The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently visited with Lee Wroten, VP of Lakeland, Florida-based Global Produce Sales, to learn more about what makes this growing region special and how this year’s crop is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Celebrates Opening Of New Store in Dayton, TN
Food City opened a 55,000-square-foot store April 16 in Dayton, Tennessee, that replaces the previous Market Street location in the city. “We appreciate the support the residents of Dayton and Rhea County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal customers with a much-needed new state-of-the-art Food City to better serve their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Honors Associates For Outstanding Community Service
Six Publix associates were honored with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins believed that the company and its associates should make a difference in their communities. The Mr. George Community Service Award annually recognizes associates who have continued his […]
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ProAmpac Expands Dairy Packaging Lineup With New Butter Wraps
ProAmpac has expanded its dairy packaging portfolio with high-performance butter wraps, including its Butter Fresh Parchment and foil-paper-based options. Designed to protect butter, margarine and other oil-based solid products, these wraps offer superior grease resistance and excellent dead-fold properties to maintain freshness and minimize air exposure. “With Butter Fresh Parchment, we’re delivering a wax-free, PFAS-free solution with […]
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Rise Baking Co. Receives Top Honors At National Pie Championship
Rise Baking Co. received 23 blue ribbons at the 2025 American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championships, held April 14-15 in Orlando, Florida. This year’s competition saw hundreds of pies submitted by amateur, professional and commercial bakers across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on first impressions, flavor, texture, mouthfeel and […]