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Top news from trade associations, market research firms and management consultancies pertaining to consumer grocery trends, policy, regulatory and advocacy efforts.

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Nominations Open for IDDBA 2022 Champions of Change

By WGB Staff on Jan. 14, 2022

The platform recognizes emerging and established leaders in the retail bakery, deli, foodservice and dairy sectors.

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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to Keynote 2022 NGA Show

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 14, 2022

GOP leader will provide attendees an "in-depth understanding of what is happening in the nation’s capital and what it means for our industry,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA president and CEO.

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Annual Meat Conference Is Latest Big-Name Event Cancellation

By WGB Staff on Jan. 13, 2022

"Like the meat and poultry industry, many of our partners in retail are experiencing significant operational and supply-chain challenges," NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a statement, without directly mentioning the omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide.

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FMI, NGA Laud Supreme Court's Block of Vaccine Mandate

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 13, 2022

The ruling will "help ensure the food industry is able to continue meeting our customers’ needs as efficiently and effectively as possible amid the ongoing supply chain and labor disruptions," FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin said.

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Industry Conferences See Pause, Cancellation and Go-Ahead as 2022 Unfolds

By Diane Adam on Jan. 11, 2022

The omicron surge, winter weather and gross supply chain issues are adding pressure to in-person conference woes.

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Trader Joe's Falls, Market Basket Climbs in Dunnhumby's Latest Retailer Preference Index

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 11, 2022

Amazon.com retains its place atop the leaderboard on annual ranking for 2021, while newcomer Amazon Fresh takes the No. 5 spot.

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UNFI Appoints Coca-Cola Exec to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

By Diane Adam on Jan. 11, 2022

Matt Echols will serve as an executive officer of the company under a new leadership structure.

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NGA CEO Greg Ferrara on Vaccine Mandates, Supply Chains and What's Next

By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2022

Greg Ferrara discusses inflation, labor shortages, regulations and competitive challenges, which independent community grocers now face.

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International Fresh Produce Association Officially Kicks Off

By Jennifer Strailey on Jan. 04, 2022

The newly launched association, representing the union of PMA and United Fresh, is “transformational,” says IFPA.

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More Grocery Shoppers Are Focused on Quality Than Price

By Charisse Jacques on Jan. 01, 2022

Understanding a customer’s sensitivity to price, promotions and quality has real implications for grocery retailers’ investments, says Charisse Jacques of Symphony RetailAI.

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