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  • DoorDash scooter
    Industry Operations March 14, 2024

    Grocers, DoorDash Expand SNAP Access

    Grocers will offer SNAP/EBT benefits through DoorDash.
  • Groceries delivered to doorstep.
    Industry Operations March 14, 2024

    Online Grocery Sales Drop

    The U.S. online grocery market finished February with total monthly sales of $7.9 billion, down 10.5 percent compared to 2023...
  • Burger on a table with a toothpick going into it.
    Industry Operations March 13, 2024

    Eateries Eye Dynamic Pricing

    Following Wendy’s unveiling of a digital menu board to display prices that change throughout the day, more quick-service restaurants are finding opportunities in dynamic pricing technology.
  • Sign at National Grocers Association Show stating "Exhibit Hall."
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar March 13, 2024

    Doubling Down on Fresh to Maximize Profits

    “The reality today is that traditional supermarket grocers are losing share in fresh foods at an alarming rate, said Jonna Parker, principal of fresh center of excellence at research firm Circana
  • Rite Aid Storefront
    Industry Operations March 13, 2024

    Rite Aid, Copia Partner to Reduce Food Waste

    Rite Aid said Wednesday it is partnering with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves.
  • Dollar Tree Storefront
    Industry Operations March 13, 2024

    Dollar Tree to Close Hundreds of Stores

    After missing market expectations for holiday-quarter sales and profit, Dollar Tree laid out plans to shutter 970 of its Family Dollar banner stores.
  • Beakers full of liquid on a white table
    Industry Operations March 13, 2024

    CA Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Seven Additives in Schools

    Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced a bill to ban seven food additives within California’s public school system.
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  • Regulatory Update
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar March 12, 2024

    SFA's Import Alerts 101: How They Impact Makers

    In the recent Regulatory Update webinar, attorney Jeni Lamb Rogers detailed how import alerts can affect businesses that ship products into the U.S.
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  • National Grocers Association Show Floor
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar March 12, 2024

    Retail Levers: Which to Pull?

    On the second day of The National Grocer’s Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, consumer research industry veteran Todd Hale dug into retailer data to find the top issues driving growth in retail.
  • Person uses point-of-sale system to checkout groceries using a cell phone.
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar March 12, 2024

    Retailers Discuss Omnichannel Marketing Opportunities

    “In marketing, omnichannel refers to a customer-centric approach that unifies all channels,” said Matt Beaudin of ShopToCook.
  • Package of Puff Corn snack, Like Air
    Industry Operations March 12, 2024

    Albertsons Cos. Sources Puffcorn Brand

    Albertsons Cos. will soon stock puffcorn snack brand Like Air nationally in more than 1,500 stores across retail banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, and Shaw's
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  • Tillamook logo on forest backdrop
    Industry Operations March 11, 2024

    Tillamook Recertifies as B Corp

    Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) said recently that it has recertified as a B Corporation...
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  • Orange slices on a table
    Industry Operations March 11, 2024

    Members in the News: Mary’s Gone Crackers, Trinity Fruit, Matriark Foods

    Specialty Food Association members have been highlighted in various news outlets for their impact on the industry.
  • Woman using tablet while at a checkout counter of restaurant.
    Industry Operations March 11, 2024

    DoorDash Canada Supports Women-Made Businesses

    DoorDash Canada revealed Friday the launch of Made by Women, a platform dedicated to championing women chefs and restaurateurs, amplifying their voices and contributions.
  • Specialty Food Association Logo
    Industry Operations March 08, 2024

    From California to Ghana to Taiwan, Welcome to SFA's Newest Members

    The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is excited to share the diverse group of new members who joined SFA during February 2024.