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Today is the last day to apply for the NHFIEF Scholarship of $1,500 to provide educational scholarships to students in the NH food industry. Students or parents who are employed by members of NHGA are eligible to apply. 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Apply online at grocers.org/nhfief/

Only 7 days left to apply for the NHIEF Scholarship of $1,500. Students in enrolled in college/trade school are eligible to apply. Application deadline is March 15th, fill out an application grocers.org/nhfief/ *Must be a member of NHGA to participate.

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Beverage trends in 2022:
1. Bolder flavors, especially in the seltzer space
2. Guilt-Free Indulgence
3. Herbal Shift: consumers are now gravitating toward botanical-forward beverages
4. Return to Simplicity: Quality, simple ingredients

Read more at convenience.org/Media/Daily/20…

In expressing support for the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday, the National Grocers Association (NGA) said the decision “takes some pressure off” independent grocers already squeezed by staffing and supply shortages.
Read here at supermarketnews.com/issues-trends/…

The new era of omnipresent delivery is blurring the line between retail and foodservice formats. As more purchases begin online & fulfilled via third-party delivery, the distinction between stores & restaurants becomes less meaningful.
supermarketnews.com/retail-financi…

Consumer Expect Higher Grocery Spending in 2022
This year shoppers anticipate spending 14% more on average per month for their groceries. The average monthly grocery spend is pegged at $611 for 2022 versus $532 in 2021.
supermarketnews.com/consumer-trend…

Apply now for the NHIEF Scholarship now 𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 $𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎. Students in enrolled in college or trade school are eligible to apply. Application deadline is March 15th, fill out an application at grocers.org/nhfief/
*Must be a member of NHGA to participate.

Grocery retailers entered 2021 brimming with optimism & confidence, riding high from record-setting sales in 2020 and the anticipation of vaccinations against COVID, challenges arose last year as supply chain issues & labor shortages dominated businesses.
supermarketnews.com/retail-financi…

7 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2022 grocerydive.com/news/7-trends-… via @grocerydive

Happy Civil Rights Day
'The time is always right to do what is right' - MLK

Starting tomorrow you can apply for the NHIEF Scholarship of $1,000. Students in enrolled in college or trade school are eligible to apply. Application deadline is March 15th, fill out an application at grocers.org/nhfief/
*Must be a member of NHGA to apply

White House Unveils Plan to Bolster Trucking Industry
Steps include expediting the CDL process, recruiting veterans & women & expanding registered apprenticeships to help the national supply chain for the long term.
Learn more at convenience.org/Media/Daily/20…

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Retailers continue to evolve & expand their private label offerings, adding hundreds of new products & incorporating more attributes, like sustainable sourcing &clean ingredient. Growth has occurred in meat, produce, deli & bakery.
supermarketnews.com/private-label/…

The January issue of the News & Food Report is now available! To access your copy go to grocers.org/membership/nhg…
*Available for free for all NHGA Members

Happy New Year!! 🎆🎉🎇

Retailers that offer pre-marinated & seasoned seafood are in position to boost profits. Value added seafood includes breaded, marinated, filleted & smoked options, is appealing to consumers who seek restaurant-quality meals but at a lower price.
supermarketnews.com/seafood/value-…