Creating a POS Standard for Nutrition Incentives: Key Webinar Takeaways
By Pat Jones, NGAF TA Center Project Coordinator The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (or GusNIP) offers retailers a chance to provide extra food dollars to help low-income shoppers include more healthy […]
The Independent’s Playbook: April Showers, Sales Flower
By Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs It’s probably no surprise that practically every day of every week of every month is the official national day, week or month […]
Listeria Update and Awareness
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab A report released by FDA and a recent recall serve to remind us of the high priority we need […]
Committing to a Food Safety Culture: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs A food safety program is only as good as your organization’s commitment to food safety culture. How do you assess your […]
NGA Provides Independent Grocers with Resources to Help Ukrainians
As tragic events continue to unfold in Ukraine, many Americans are looking for ways to help. Over the last several weeks, we have seen many stories of NGA member companies […]
The Independent’s Playbook: Keeping it Real (Cold)
By Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director of Communications and External Affairs March is Frozen Food Month and I’m sure grocers have been leveraging the occasion to drive traffic in a category […]
Developing Nutrition Incentive Partnerships at Upcoming Events and Conferences
By Patrick Jones, Project Coordinator One of the most crucial aspects of establishing a GusNIP (Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program) project is relationship-building. Grantees must form connections with interested retailers […]
WHAT IS HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030?
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab WHAT IS HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030? In August 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services launched Healthy People 2030, […]
WHAT IS FOOD SAFETY CULTURE?
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab A food safety program is only as good as the organization’s commitment to food safety and the actions of […]
Key Qualities to Look for When Choosing an Antimicrobial Fruit and Vegetable Wash
By Jill Hollingsworth, VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab We all know the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. But foodborne illness, outbreaks, and recalls have consumers, […]