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, […]
Healthy People 2030
WHAT IS HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030? In August 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services launched Healthy People 2030, the fifth iteration of this initiative. The plan lays out a […]
How Grocers Are Grappling With Inflation: Webinar Key Takeaways
Jim Dudlicek, NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs A historic period of inflation has pushed grocery prices ever higher as the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. A […]
NGA Members Address Food Insecurity, Supply Chain Challenges, and Leveling the Playing Field
By Eric Payne, NGA Manager of Communications RF Buche Testifies About Food Insecurity to House Committe The holiday season is always a busy time for independent grocers, as customers rely on them to supply their […]
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way for SNAP Produce Incentives
By Ted Mason, Retail Technology Consultant Too often, retailers would like to implement a SNAP produce incentive program for the benefit of their SNAP shoppers, but their POS system is […]
Attracting Young Talent to the Grocery Industry: Webinar Key Takeaways
By Jim Dudlicek, Director, Communications and External Affairs It’s no secret that independent community grocers have a lot to offer young workers who are seeking a meaningful, challenging and rewarding […]
Legal Challenges & Private Sector Vaccine Mandates: Hurry Up and Wait
By Robert Yeakel, Director of Government Relations The legal challenges to the Biden administration’s private sector employer vaccine-or-test mandate have been consolidated as BST Holdings, LLC, et al v. OSHA, […]
