Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) soon will open applications and registration for its fall 2026 conference, scheduled Nov. 3-7 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California, in the Palm Desert area. The announcement follows a sold-out spring event that drew record attendance, with ROFDA citing strong early demand for the fall […]
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Carlino Joins Affiliated Foods Inc. As COO
Affiliated Foods Inc. has named Nick Carlino as its new chief operating officer, bringing more than two decades of wholesale and retail grocery experience to the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesale grocery cooperative. Carlino joins Affiliated Foods from Merchants Distributors LLC in Hickory, North Carolina, where he spent more than 12 years in progressive leadership roles, most […]
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UNFI Holiday Show Spotlights Private Label, Fresh Discovery, Wellness Trends
The recent selling show found that consumers are looking for entertaining solutions that feel premium yet accessible, such as private label items, fresh products and functional wellness items.
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Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. Joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
The cooperative selected the company to support traceability across all food categories, extending beyond products on the FDA Food Traceability List.
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Associated Grocers Of New England Rebrands As Associated Grocers Northeast
Associated Grocers of New England has rebranded as Associated Grocers Northeast (AGNE), featuring a new logo and updated branding.
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Town & Country Supermarket CEO Joining AWG Board Of Directors
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has elected Joe Polizzi, president and CEO of Town & Country Supermarket Inc., to its board of directors. Polizzi fills a seat previously held by Jim Brown, former owner of Doc’s Food Stores, who served on AWG’s board for 24 years. “Joe is an excellent addition to the board,” said […]
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IGA Welcomes Affiliated Foods As New Licensed Distribution Center
Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center, expanding access to IGA’s tools, resources and brand power for independent grocers in Texas and the western U.S. As part of IGA’s wholesaler network, Affiliated Foods will offer participating retailers access to IGA’s programs in marketing and […]
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UNFI Expands AI Coaching For 2.5K Drivers
The platform provides performance recaps to help drivers improve safety while giving visibility across 50 distribution centers.