Britt Reynolds has joined NACS as a marketing manager. She joins the growing NACS marketing team and will assist in developing and executing multi-channel marketing strategies for the NACS Show as well as other NACS events, education, products and services. Reynolds comes to NACS from the American Composites Manufacturers Association, where she served as marketing manager. […]
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Fundraising Event Grows Out Of CF’s Connection To Surfing
Pipeline to a Cure, which showcases the therapeutic benefits that surfing brings the cystic fibrosis community, hosted its biggest-ever gala Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Report & Spa. The fundraiser is an event of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and this year’s 8th annual gala honored the Kirby family. It also featured Shelby Klug, […]
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Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Members Appointed
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed eight members to fill vacancies on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. The terms for these appointees began July 1 and expire on June 30, 2018. Newly appointed members are: Brian Linney, Sterling, Virginia (Region 3); Greg Schwarz, Dallas, Texas (Region 8); John Cox, Millersville, Pennsylvania (Region […]
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Feeding America Appoints CEO
Feeding America will soon get a new leader. Diana Aviv, who currently serves as president and CEO of Independent Sector, the national leadership network for America’s nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs, will become CEO of Feeding America on Oct. 1. Aviv has led nonprofit organizations in their efforts to serve low-income and vulnerable people […]
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United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Class 21 Begins Studies Soon
The United Fresh Produce Association has released the names of the 12 members of the 2015-2016 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program class. Sponsored by a grant from DuPont Crop Protection, this program was launched in 1995 and has graduated more than 200 program participants. The Produce Industry Leadership Program welcomes the following professionals to its […]
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Specialty Food Association To Honor Industry Pioneers
Specialty food sales are at a record high of $109 billion and account for nearly 15 percent of all U.S. retail food sales. According to the Specialty Food Association, the industry’s performance is the result of the hard work and foresight of industry pioneers who decades ago saw an opportunity to elevate the culture of […]
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It’s a Passion For The Independent And The Family Business For Emily Coborn
Growing up in a family-owned independent grocery business gives a unique perspective and sense of pride for the work of the independent grocer. Emily Coborn, who is now a district manager for Coborn’s Inc., grew up in the grocery industry, watching her dad and grandfather work in the business. Her dad, Chris Coborn is now […]
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Deadline Is Approaching For The WGA Mary Macey Scholarship Award
The Women Grocers of America (WGA) and Roger Collins are pleased to assist the NGA Research and Education Foundation in its efforts to recruit and retain the next generation of high-potential leaders. Available scholarships range from $1000 to $1500 for students who intend to pursue a career in the independent sector of the grocery industry. Aligned […]