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CFIC Convention Draws Crowd To Myrtle Beach; New President Installed

by Shelby Team August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

More than 1,400 grocery industry representatives traveled to CFIC’s 22nd annual convention.

Independent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Met Fresh Celebrates Grand Opening Of First Philadelphia Store

by Shelby Team August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Located along one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors, the store offers shoppers a full selection of groceries.

Frozen Food, News, Southwest, Suppliers

InnovAsian Building $150M Frozen Food Plant In Arkansas

by Shelby Team August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

The Jonesboro facility is expected to create approximately 200 jobs and should start production in early ’28.

Sustainability News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast

Rouses Markets, FV Recycling Turn Cardboard Into Revenue Source

by Shelby Team August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

According to Rouses VP of Facilities Ozzie Osborne, “OCC revenue impacts our P&L.”

Wholesaler/Distributor News, Association News, Featured News, Lipari Foods, Midwest, News

Lipari Foods Named 2026 WGA Vendor Of The Year

by Shelby Team August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

The award recognizes vendors that go beyond sales and product delivery to help WGA members grow, innovate and succeed.

Grocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Industry, News

Food-At-Home Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In July As Key Staples Decline

by Shelby Team August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Food-at-home prices decreased 0.1 percent in July and are up 2.7 percent over the last 12 months, a 12-month rate unchanged from June, according to Consumer Price Index data released Aug. 12 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. FMI – The Food Industry Association said the report extends the cooling trend that began in […]