On Aug. 27 the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Spirit of America Award was presented to Linda Ryan of Dierbergs at the Missouri Grocers Association Annual Convention in Branson. The award, presented by N.G.A.’s director of government affairs, Greg Ferrara, was given in honor of Ryan’s involvement in community and civic affairs, and in praise of […]
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Posted in, National, Organic Natural
Funk, Lipson Receive OTA’s Highest Honor
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently announced that it had selected Michael Funk of United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and Mark Lipson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive its prestigious Organic Leadership Awards for 2011. “Both Michael Funk and Mark Lipson have had a long commitment to the organic movement. Michael has […]
Posted in, Southwest
Louisiana Roundup July 2011
Brookshire Grocery Co. Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Giving to NonProfits In celebration of its 50th anniversary in the Shreveport/Bossier City area, Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods donated $1,000 to 50 local nonprofit organizations. The company opened its first store on Lakeshore Drive and its second on Fern Avenue in the spring of 1961. The company […]
Posted in, West
USC Food Industry Management Program & WAFC 53rd Annual Awards Banquet
The Food Industry Management Program at the University of Southern California is unique in its dedication to providing a concentrated management development program for high-potential managers of proven ability from food industry companies.
Posted in, Southeast
Bi-Lo Awarded by Rice Federation
The USA Rice Federation presented South Carolina-based BI-LO with its Retailer of the Year award at the company’s headquarters. This honor is given to the chain retailer that displays, merchandises and promotes U.S.-grown rice in creative and profitable ways during September National Rice Month (NRM) and throughout the year. USA Rice provides marketing materials to […]
Posted in, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Safeway’s Lewis Honored by Magazine
Safeway Inc.’s Assistant Vice President of Legal, Valerie D. Lewis, was named to the prestigious Top Women in Retail and Finance list by Women of Color magazine. Lewis is one of a handful of women professionals chosen by the magazine, a business and technology publication geared for women of diverse ethnic backgrounds, to honor and […]
Posted in, Northeast, Perishables
N.Y. Resident a Winner in Beef Checkoff Veal Promotion
The Beef Checkoff Program has announced the winner in its recent veal promotion designed to help retailers expand veal sales. Susan Motisi of New Rochelle, N.Y., was awarded $1,000 in free groceries. A frequent shopper of her local Super Stop & Shop, Motisi’s winning entry was one of more than 200,000 received in the “Eat […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
FMI Recognizes Three Store Managers for Service
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) presented the 12th Annual Store Manager Awards at Future Connect in Dallas May 11. Finalists were selected based on stories submitted from their supervisors or store associates. The entries were judged on originality and creativity and the person’s impact on sales growth, customer satisfaction and community service. Winners are Shawn […]
Posted in, National, New Products
United Fresh announces its 2011 New Product Award finalists
A record 34 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations are up for the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2011 New Product Awards. This year’s finalists will compete in six categories for the title of Best New Products at United Fresh 2011, May 2-5, in New Orleans. Products will be on display in the United Fresh membership booth […]
Posted in, National, Northeast
FIANY Chief Receives N.G.A. Association Leadership Award
by Millie Adcox/staff writer Jim Rogers, president and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance of New York (FIANY), received the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) 2011 Association Leadership Award March 30 at the Washington Public Policy Conference hosted by N.G.A., the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE) in Washington, D.C. “Jim’s dedication […]
Posted in, National, Northeast
VGA’s Harrison Receives FMI’s MacManus Award
In recognition of his professional skills, knowledge and passion for the industry, Jim Harrison, president of Vermont Grocers Association (VGA), was given the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Donald H. MacManus Association Executive Award at the Washington Public Policy Conference hosted by FMI, the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) and Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE). “Jim Harrison […]