Associated Grocers

Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge Pioneers Excellence in Food Traceability by Automating FSMA 204 Compliance

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge (AGBR), in support of its 240 independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, has advanced efforts to comply with the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.

Key Points: 
  • Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge (AGBR), in support of its 240 independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, has advanced efforts to comply with the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.
  • As the world’s largest operating traceability network, the ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations.
  • As that product changes hands or changes form, a compounding string of data must be transferred between trading partners to provide full, end-to-end traceability.
  • There is no cost for retailers and suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of customers and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee.

Associated Grocers of New England Sets New Standard in Food Traceability, Prepares for FSMA 204 Recordkeeping

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Associated Grocers of New England, the largest retailer-owned, wholesale grocery distribution center in New England, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.

Key Points: 
  • Associated Grocers of New England, the largest retailer-owned, wholesale grocery distribution center in New England, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.
  • As the world’s largest operating traceability network, the ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations.
  • “AGNE services the needs of independent retail grocers of every store size and format.
  • “Thousands of SKUs are moved through our distribution center every day, many of which are directly impacted by the food traceability law,” Violette continues.

Pricer's partner JRTech Solutions signs supply agreement with Associated Grocers for digital shelf solutions

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Brody Powell, General Manager of Wholesale Associated Grocers – Division of the Pattison Food Group, expressed the selection of JRTech Solutions after a comprehensive evaluation of ESL solutions and providers.

Key Points: 
  • Brody Powell, General Manager of Wholesale Associated Grocers – Division of the Pattison Food Group, expressed the selection of JRTech Solutions after a comprehensive evaluation of ESL solutions and providers.
  • He emphasizes, "JRTech stands out from other providers, boasting an impressive fifteen-year track record with their Pricer electronic shelf label solutions.
  • Furthermore, JRTech Solutions Digital Smart Label System seamlessly integrates with the point-of-sale systems used by our member stores."
  • "Additionally, Associated Grocer's are the first grocery stores in Canada to install the new four-color electronic shelf labels.

Pricer's partner JRTech Solutions signs supply agreement with Associated Grocers for digital shelf solutions

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Brody Powell, General Manager of Wholesale Associated Grocers – Division of the Pattison Food Group, expressed the selection of JRTech Solutions after a comprehensive evaluation of ESL solutions and providers.

Key Points: 
  • Brody Powell, General Manager of Wholesale Associated Grocers – Division of the Pattison Food Group, expressed the selection of JRTech Solutions after a comprehensive evaluation of ESL solutions and providers.
  • He emphasizes, "JRTech stands out from other providers, boasting an impressive fifteen-year track record with their Pricer electronic shelf label solutions.
  • Furthermore, JRTech Solutions Digital Smart Label System seamlessly integrates with the point-of-sale systems used by our member stores."
  • "Additionally, Associated Grocer's are the first grocery stores in Canada to install the new four-color electronic shelf labels.

BlueFire Equipment, Corp. (BLFR), Enters into a Managing Partner and Profit Sharing Operating Joint-Venture With One of Florida’s Largest Family Owned Produce Wholesaler

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Located in Homestead, Fl in the heart of local farmers and minutes aways from Miracle Life Farm, LLC.

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  • Located in Homestead, Fl in the heart of local farmers and minutes aways from Miracle Life Farm, LLC.
  • The aforementioned certifications include but are not limited to Florida Department of Health, USDA, FDA, Primus GFS, HACCP, and USDA Organic.
  • The Partner at its prime generated over $18,000,000 in revenue a year with 30% in net profit.
  • Hialeah Tomatoes and Fresh Produce, Inc.
    Hialeah Tomatoes & FreshProduceis a family owned and operated business.

BC Dairy partners with Food Banks BC to help feed hungry children, support local restaurants and food production

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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Burnaby, BC, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BC Dairy is extending its support of BC food banks launched early in the COVID-19 pandemic with a new program one that will also support local food production and restaurants working to get back to normal.

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  • Burnaby, BC, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BC Dairy is extending its support of BC food banks launched early in the COVID-19 pandemic with a new program one that will also support local food production and restaurants working to get back to normal.
  • Called the Feel-good food campaign, from May 9 to June 19 BC Dairy will make a $3 donation to Food Banks BC every time someone orders a select menu item highlighting local BC dairy products at participating restaurants in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna.
  • BC Dairy hopes to reach $50,000, which will be donated to Food Banks BC for the purchase of dairy products for British Columbians in need, including families with children and babies.
  • That was followed by a $150,000 cash donation to Food Banks BC for the purchase of dairy products and other staples, which was distributed to 70 food banks throughout BC.

Associated Grocers of New England Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management to Effectively Purchase All Inventory While Improving Customer Service Levels

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Carl Herlitz, President and CEO of Herlitz Inventory Management Inc. said, "We are thrilled to welcome Associated Grocers of New England to the HIMPACT family.

Key Points: 
  • Carl Herlitz, President and CEO of Herlitz Inventory Management Inc. said, "We are thrilled to welcome Associated Grocers of New England to the HIMPACT family.
  • Contrary to common expectations, Associated Grocers of New England services a much greater area than just New England.
  • To learn more about Herlitz Inventory Management, visit https://herlitzim.com/ or call
    Founded in 2009, Herlitz Inventory Management (Herlitz IM) provides tightly integrated Demand Forecasting, Order Optimization, Promotion and Forward Buying.
  • With end-to-end visibility and new insights, HIMPACT is uniquely suited to today's marketplace, delivering optimized buying quantities, highly satisfied customers, and tighter inventory management.

IRI’s Sally Lyons Wyatt to Speak at AFFI-CON and The NGA Show

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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Sally Lyons Wyatt, Executive Vice President and Practice Leader, IRI

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  • Sally Lyons Wyatt, Executive Vice President and Practice Leader, IRI
    During a session titled The Power of Frozen, at AFFI-CON, IRIs Sally Lyons Wyatt will discuss the why, where and who behind frozen food aisle growth with president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) Alison Bodor, and 210 Analytics, LLC principal Anne-Marie Roerink.
  • Later that morning, Lyons Wyatt will head to The NGA Show, where she will be joined by Associated Grocers of New Englands vice president of merchandising and procurement, Peter Vail, and Associated Wholesale Grocers chief supply chain and merchandising officer, Dan Funk, for a session called Steps Everyone Can Take to Increase Produce Sales.
  • The following day at the NGA Show, Lyons Wyatts session, The Snack Category: Whats Hot, Whats New and the Omnichannel, will examine consumer preferences, growth drivers within various snack categories, and explore what has become known as the retail omnichannel.
  • The retail landscape and traditional meal categories are continuing to evolve at a rapid pace.