Month: June 2023

Associated Wholesale Grocers Hosts Ribbon Cutting Event for AllIn-One Distribution Hub In Hernando, Mississippi

June 15, 2023 Associated Wholesale Grocers

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) hosted a ribbon-cutting event today for their new All-In-One Distribution Hub in Hernando, MS. The event was attended by esteemed dignitaries, community leaders, industry professionals, local AWG member retailers who will be served out of the new facility, AWG’s board of directors, management, local teammates, vendors, suppliers and affiliated support businesses.  …

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association awards 2023 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship to 27 Deserving Students

June 15, 2023 Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association

This year, scholarship winners earned a total of $67,500 toward their goals in higher education. Recipients are chosen by a panel of judges who review each applicant’s academic record, school, and community involvement, recommendations, and a submitted essay. …

National Grocers Association Commends Legislation to Permanently Prohibit Processing Fess on Electronic Benefit Transactions

June 15, 2023 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, applauded the introduction of the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions (EBT) Act, a bill championed by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) that would prohibit the processing fees on benefit cards provided to participants on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). …

Jac. Vandenberg wins U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award

June 15, 2023 Jac. Vandenberg

Vandenberg, Inc., based in Tarrytown, N.Y., won the compostability category in the second annual U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award. The award showcases companies that are eliminating problematic and unnecessary plastic packaging while taking actions to ensure that 100% of plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Vandenberg is recognized as a business making strides to advance sustainable packaging solutions that contribute to a circular economy. …

Oppy Expands its 365 Grape Program Domestically

June 15, 2023 Oppy

Further strengthening its supply in California, one of North America’s leading grape specialists, Oppy, is pleased to introduce new acreage under the Ocean Spray label. …