Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), moderated a breakfast panel during The NGA Show in Las Vegas earlier this week. Joining him on stage were Allen Milam, owner/president of four-store South Florida grocer, Milam’s Markets; Mike Bove, VP-perishables for Nash Finch Co.; Jan DeLyser, VP of marketing for the California […]
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Baloga Joins PFMA As Director Of Government Relations
Alex Baloga has joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) as its director of government relations. He will lead PFMA’s government relations efforts at the local, state and federal level. “Alex brings a wealth of legislative knowledge and contacts to our government relations team,” said David McCorkle, PFMA president and CEO. “His experience will allow […]
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Marley Coffee Being Distributed At Kowalski’s Markets, Bristol Farms
Marley Coffee, an artisan-roasted gourmet coffee, says that its products are now being distributed at all Kowalski’s Markets and Bristol Farms. St. Paul, Minn.-based Kowalski’s Markets is a family-owned business with nine stores that feature premium foods, gifts and a variety of in-store amenities. Selection of Marley Coffee’s 8-oz. bags of coffee may vary at […]
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Consumer Panel Survey Released, Industry Leaders Honored At NGA Gala
Price is no longer the No. 1 concern of supermarket shoppers, so finds the 2013 benchmark survey from the National Grocers Association (NGA) in conjunction with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert. Earlier this week, NGA released the results of the latest annual Consumer Panel Survey at the NGA Show in Las Vegas. The survey results, discussed […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Joins EPA’s GreenChill Partnership
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) recently became one of a select number of grocery retailers nationwide to join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill partnership. By joining GreenChill, Tyler, Texas-based BGC pledges to go beyond regulatory requirements to protect the ozone layer and combat climate change. BGC says it is committed to sustainability, and this partnership […]
Posted in, Midwest, Perishables
Best Chicago Meat Co. Introduces David’s Kosher
Best Chicago Meat Co. LLC has acquired a new brand – David’s Kosher—whose products were introduced at the Dutch Farms Food Show in Chicago on Wednesday. “Months ago, we identified a need for another brand in the Kosher hot dog category,” said David L. Van Kampen, president and COO of Best Chicago Meat Co. “We […]
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Color Trends Tint St. Patrick’s Day Every Shade Of Green
The baking experts in the McCormick Kitchens are bringing two of the year’s hottest color trends to the kitchen with flavorful treats in vibrant emerald, the color of the year, and an ombre cake-inspired by fashion’s color fade craze. “Flavorful green treats have never been more in style,” said Mary Beth Harrington of McCormick Kitchens. […]
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Velvet Ice Cream Unveils New Look
Velvet Ice Cream has redesigned a new appearance for its ice cream packaging, which is rolling out to grocery stores and other retail outlets this week. Velvet fans will find that the new cartons continue to feature the same recipe and “Velvety-smooth taste they’ve grown to love,” according to a news release. Velvet’s cartons remain […]
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2013 NGA Show Closes With Record Attendance Numbers
The National Grocers Association’s 2013 NGA Show has come to a close, having once again expanded its offerings to further solidify its reputation as the place “Where Independents Gather.” The annual four-day show was one of the largest in NGA history, with more than 2,700 in attendance including retailers, wholesalers and industry partners. The NGA […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Report: Harris Teeter Weighing Sale Of Chain
Shares of Matthews, N.C.-based grocer Harris Teeter jumped 6.6 percent Tuesday after reports that the company is considering a sale and has retained J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. to explore its options, the Charlotte Observer reports. Harris Teeter operates 211 grocery stores, the majority of them in North Carolina. The company has been under increasing […]
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Simpson, Bowles Talk Fiscal Policy
During the NGA Show’s opening day, former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Erskine Bowles (D-N.C.), co-chairs of the National Commission for Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, discussed the economy and America’s current fiscal system in a lively keynote presentation. Both speeches emphasized unsustainable spending and national debt, covering healthcare, Social Security, national defense, taxes and […]
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Creative Choice Awards, Student Case Competition Winners Recognized
Attendees at the 2013 NGA Show felt a buzz of excitement Monday evening at the announcement of the 2013 Creative Choice Contest winners. The contest, made possible through a partnership with the Kellogg Co. and Unilever, honors the best advertising and merchandising in the grocery industry. All entries were judged by a panel of industry […]
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Silbermann: Produce Takes Center Stage And The Center Of The Plate
There is no question that produce is in the spotlight. It is driving the greatest traffic flow into supermarkets, said Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA). He shared several trends in produce on Feb. 11 with attendees at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show in Las Vegas. “Whether it’s the […]
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CART, Personiphi Seek To Bring Innovation Advantages To Independents
Two initiatives were introduced at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show that quickly garnered the interest of many attendees. Gary Hawkins, who is founder and chairman of the Center for Retailer & Technology (CART) and a new initiative called Personiphi, spoke to The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves at the show about them. The initiatives seek […]
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Sheridan: Independent Grocers Keep The American Dream Alive
“The independent grocer represents the American Dream fulfilled, and it is your entrepreneurial spirit that keeps our communities vibrant,” said Joe Sheridan, president and COO of Wakefern Food Corp. and chairman of the National Grocers Association (NGA) board, as he shared the stage with NGA President and CEO Peter Larkin on Feb. 10 at the […]
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Celebrity Chef Coming To Reasor’s In Bixby, Okla.
Famed Italian chef, author and television personality Nick Stellino will be making an in-store appearance at Reasor’s in Bixby, Okla., from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Stellino is celebrating his 18th year on national television with his latest TV series, “Cooking with Nick Stellino,” which will start airing on PBS in April. Over the last […]
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NGA Announces Board Members, Executive Committee
The National Grocers Association (NGA), by recommendation of its nominating committee and a subsequent vote by its membership, recently elected 13 and re-elected six members to its board of directors. Retailer members elected to the board include: • RF Buche, president, GF Buche Co; • Eric Geyer, president/CEO, Geyer’s Markets Inc.; • Nolan Lockwood, president […]
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NGA Opens 2013 Show, Launches Tech Resources For Independents
The National Grocers Association (NGA) kicked off the 2013 NGA Show with an opening general session on Sunday, highlighting the organization’s achievements and successes as well as the challenges facing the independent grocery industry. NGA President and CEO Peter J. Larkin discussed the successes of the organization over the past year, including recruitment of 175 […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Perishables, West
New Faces For Iconic ‘Got Milk? Billboard Revealed
Just in time to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Day, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of “Got Milk?”, and the Girl Scouts in California revealed Friday the names and faces of the three grand prize winners of the Got Milk?-Girl Scouts Photo Contest during unveiling ceremonies held simultaneously in Los Angeles, Oakland […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
New Kroger In Lexington, Ky., To Include Rooftop Parking
Kroger plans to build a new 65,000-s.f. store that will replace its current Lexington, Ky., facility located at 704 Euclid Ave. WKYT.com reports that construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2014, starting with the demolition of the existing store. The new facility is scheduled to open in fall 2014 and will include rooftop parking. […]