National Grocers Association Announces Amy Niemetscheck as Woman of the Year Award Winner 

February 26, 2025 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and the Women Grocers of America (WGA) are proud to announce Amy Niemetscheck, President and CEO of CertCo Inc., as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious WGA Woman of the Year Award. 

Ted Balistreri Honored with the National Grocers Association Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 

February 26, 2025 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) is proud to announce that Ted Balistreri, co-owner of Sendik’s Food Markets, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. This honor, sponsored by FMS Solutions, and presented annually, recognizes an independent grocer whose vision, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the industry. 

Home Chef Partners with SpongeBob SquarePants to Bring Bikini Bottom’s Iconic Flavors to Kitchens on Land Nationwide

February 25, 2025 Home Chef

Home Chef, the leading meal solutions company available online and in stores nationwide, is partnering with the beloved Nickelodeon animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, to bring SpongeBob’s crustaceous crew’s recipes to the Home Chef menu. Inspired by SpongeBob’s underwater adventures, this four-week collaboration combines iconic moments from the show with delicious dishes that will make everyone feel like a goofy goober.

Women’s Foodservice Forum Reveals its Class of 2025 Change Makers

February 25, 2025 Women's Foodservice Forum

Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), the leading non-profit organization working toward developing and advancing women in the foodservice industry for more than 35 years, has announced its Change Makers Class of 2025. They are women representing the future of our foodservice industry by driving strong business results and exemplifying leadership skills. This year marks the seventh class of WFF Change Makers.

Tulkoff Food Products Appoints Mike Kagan as New CEO

February 25, 2025 Tulkoff Food Products

Following its recent acquisition by Graham Partners, Tulkoff Food Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Kagan, a seasoned industry executive with over a dozen years of technical solutions selling experience across the functional ingredients and sauces markets, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).