The Independent’s Playbook: Keeping Independents On-Trend and Competitive
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs I was fortunate to be a guest at this year’s Lipari Foods show late last month in suburban Detroit, where organizers […]
The New FDA Food Code: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs The FDA Food Code is actually not a regulation – each regulatory jurisdiction must determine if they will adopt […]
The Reviews are In: 2023 NGA Show is a Hit On AND Off the Expo Floor!
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs From first-timers to veterans, exhibitors and attendees offered rave reviews of the 2023 NGA Show, the biggest show hosted by […]
Overview of Key Changes to the FDA 2022 Food Code
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab What is the FDA Food Code? It is the Food and Drug Association’s (FDA’s) best advice (based on scientific […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Elevating the Experience
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs “Every experience makes you grow.” – Anonymous That’s applicable for independent grocers on multiple levels. The experience you deliver in your […]
How to Get Your Products in Front of Independent Grocery Shoppers: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Independent community grocers account for a third of all grocery sales in the United States. As a supplier, have you unlocked […]
Are You in Compliance with USDA Beef Grinding Requirements: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Existing regulations from USDA-FSIS require that all facilities that grind beef, including retail establishments like supermarkets, maintain records regarding the […]
The Independent’s Playbook: What Are Your Business Resolutions for 2023?
By Jim Dudlicek / Director, Communications and External Affairs You can tell by all the TV ads for fitness center memberships – it’s that time again when folks are making […]
Woman Executives Seeking Enrichment Can’t Not Join EXFL
Are you ready to join one of the most energizing and inspiring executive development programs in the grocery industry? The first meeting of the Executive Female Leaders Network (EXFL) offered […]
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab Source: FoodSafety.gov Feasting with family and friends is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent […]