NGA Strengthens Advocacy Team with New Hires

November 8, 2022 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has hired John Richard as its senior manager of government relations and policy analysis, and Ryan Cagney as its manager of political affairs and fundraising.

ReposiTrak and National Grocers Association Team Up to Offer Free and Quick Set-Up for Food Traceability Network

November 4, 2022 ReposiTrak

ReposiTrak, a major provider of supply chain, food safety and supplier management technology solutions, is waiving the $2,000 setup fee for food suppliers connecting to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®. The Network, which is the focus of the recently announced partnership with the National Grocers Association (NGA), is the easiest way for suppliers and their wholesaler and retailer customers to share traceability data that will be required by a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule for high-risk foods, scheduled to be issued this month.

Karen and Kim Eskew Honored with NGA’s Pinnacle PAC Award

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has honored Karen and Kim Eskew of Harps Food Stores with NGA’s prestigious Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award. The award, presented during NGA’s Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit, recognizes the Eskews’ years of service to the independent grocery industry in government advocacy.

NGA Presents Zulema Wiscovitch with Spirit of America Award

October 28, 2022 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented the Spirit of America Award to Zulema Wiscovitch, co-CEO of Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), a company that supplies and provides retail solutions to one of the largest groups of independently owned and operated supermarkets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

Industry Veteran Mike Ridenour Receives NGA Industry Service Award

October 25, 2022 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented former Kraft Heinz Co. Head of Industry Relations and Sale Operations Michael Ridenour with NGA’s Industry Service Award.