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  • Chains on a boat
    Industry Operations March 27, 2024

    Baltimore Bridge Collapse Signals Supply Chain Woes

    Following the closure of the Port of Baltimore after a ruinous bridge collapse, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned of a “major and protracted impact to supply chains.”
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  • Kitchen in an apartment
    Industry Operations March 27, 2024

    Consumers Save for Essentials

    In February 2024, spending on discretionary general merchandise continued to decline, with 5 percent dollar and 4 percent unit sales declines compared to the same time last year.
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  • Buyers' Market Webinar Headshot Mike Kostyo
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar March 26, 2024

    SFA Webinar Preview: Menu Matters VP Weighs In on Unlocking Trends

    “How do you define a trend in the context of your business? It's more than just seeing a flavor or ingredient show up a lot,” Menu Matters VP Mike Kostyo told SFA News Daily.
  • Instacart, Association Wholesale Grocers Partnership
    Industry Operations March 26, 2024

    AWG, Instacart Partner on Ecommerce, Smart Carts

    Associated Wholesale Grocers, a wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, and Instacart recently expanded their partnership...
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  • Cocoa bean on tree
    Industry Operations March 26, 2024

    Cocoa Prices Soar

    Cocoa hit a record today as persistent supply constraints push up prices.
  • Carbone alfredo and roasted garlic alfredo sauces.
    Industry Operations March 26, 2024

    Members in the News: Carbone, Fly By Jing, Konscious Foods, TÖST, Prime Roots

    Specialty Food Association members have been highlighted in various news outlets for their impact on the industry.
  • National Grocers Association logo
    Industry Operations March 25, 2024

    NGA Urges Congressional Hearings, Reform

    The National Grocers Association wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging Congressional leaders to find solutions for the grocery industry...
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Wheel
    Industry Operations March 25, 2024

    Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium Celebrates 90 Years

    The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, the governing body for Parmigiano Reggiano Protected Destination of Origin (PDO), marks its 90 birthday this year.
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  • Fast food burger
    Industry Operations March 25, 2024

    CA Restaurants Cut Jobs As Wage Increase Nears

    In April, California state law will set fast-food workers’ wages to $20 an hour; already restaurants are laying off employees and reducing workers’ hours...
  • Pete Marczyk in Store
    Industry Operations March 25, 2024

    Video: Marczyk Fine Foods Founder on Trends

    Pete Marczyk, founder of Marczyk Fine Foods, left his job in business to fulfill his dream of building a community-focused market selling all the products one would need, under one roof.
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  • TikTok application on IPhone screen.
    Industry Operations By: George Hajjar March 22, 2024

    Should Specialty Makers Invest in TikTok Despite Potential Ban?

    Last week, The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7521 a bill that makes it illegal for TikTok or its parent company ByteDance Ltd. to operate within the U.S. unless...
  • Drone delivering Wendy's order.
    Industry Operations March 22, 2024

    DoorDash Pilots Drone Delivery

    DoorDash and drone delivery service Wing revealed Thursday the launch of their drone delivery partnership in the U.S., starting in Christiansburg, Virginia.
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  • Leaf in a lightbulb on dirt
    Industry Operations March 22, 2024

    Report Links Climate to Grocery Inflation

    Food prices and general inflation will rise as global temperatures increase as a result of climate change, according to a study from environmental scientists and the European Central Bank.
  • Starbucks store at airport
    Industry Operations March 22, 2024

    Starbucks, Union Talks Signal Breakthrough

    For the past two years, Starbucks has fought against unionization; however, it appears willing to work with the union...
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  • DoorDash, Giant Eagle
    Industry Operations March 21, 2024

    Giant Eagle, DoorDash Expand Partnership

    Giant Eagle expanded its partnership with DoorDash to make on-demand grocery delivery available through all corporate Giant Eagle supermarkets and Market District locations...