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Iowa grocery and food industry leaders honored for contributions, accomplishments during IGIA Hall of Fame Dinner

11/20/2024

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Iowa Grocery Industry Association Hall of Fame award winners celebrated Nov. 19

URBANDALE, NOVEMBER 20, 2024: The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) is honored to recognize its 2024 Hall of Fame award winners and their laudable commitment to advancing the grocery, convenience and food industries.
 
"Each year, we are proud to celebrate the exceptional companies and individuals whose dedication and leadership continue to shape the future of the grocery and food industry," said Michelle Hurd, President of IGIA. “Each of these winners are outstanding examples of the values and hard work our members stand for.”


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MYA Announces Changes to Fresh & Perishable Team

10/1/2024

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​OCTOBER 1, 2024 // FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Grimes, IA) Mueller Yurgae Associates (MYA), a leading food broker and CSN Partner, is pleased to announce important changes within our Fresh & Perishable department that will ensure continued growth and seamless service for our clients and customers.

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Bernatello's Foods introduces new products

9/23/2024

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​“Sweet” Addition Hits the Pizza and Frozen Dessert Aisle

Kaukauna, WI – Bernatello’s Foods, a frozen pizza manufacturer located in Wisconsin and Minnesota, is proud to introduce the latest innovative addition to their Bellatoria portfolio. Sweetee-Pie Dessert Pizzas, available in Apple, Cinnamon, Cherry, and Blueberry Streusel, are now available in local retailers and offer consumers an alternative option in the “dessert” pizza category.

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Fareway’s Titus Doak Wins Iowa’s Best Bagger Title

8/9/2024

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Doak finishes first at the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s 37th annual grocery bagging competition.
 
DES MOINES, Iowa – In a contest to find the best grocery bagger in the state, Titus Doak, who works at the Fareway store in Oskaloosa, finished first. The Iowa Best Bagger contest was held Friday, August 9, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, where Doak claimed the Iowa Best Bagger title, a trophy, a $500 cash prize and a trip for two to Las Vegas to compete in the National Best Bagger Competition that will be held in February of next year.
 
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Who Will Claim the Title of Iowa's Top Grocery Bagger at the Iowa State Fair?

7/30/2024

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DES MOINES, Iowa – Get ready to support your favorite grocery bagger at the Iowa Best Bagger Competition during the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 9. This fun and free event is a highlight of the fair, showcasing baggers as they race to expertly pack groceries while ensuring nothing gets squished or broken.
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Best Bagger Contest (2022)

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MYA Announces New Divisions and Leadership Promotions

5/6/2024

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(Grimes, IA) -- Mueller Yurgae Associates (MYA), a leading food broker and CSN Partner, is proud to announce the establishment of three distinct business divisions to streamline operations and better serve a diverse client base. The new divisions, Grocery North, Grocery South, and Convenience, Specialty, and Distribution (CSD), will organize all lines of business within the company going forward.

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Midwest Quality Wholesale Announces Promotion

2/14/2024

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NEWS RELEASE (BOONE, IA) – Midwest Quality Wholesale, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Aaron Irlbeck, Executive Vice President of Midwest Quality Wholesale, Inc. & Campus Operations.​

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​Iowa leaders honored for positively impacting grocery, convenience and food industries

11/9/2023

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Iowa Grocery Industry Association Hall of Fame award winners celebrated Nov. 6

URBANDALE, NOVEMBER 9, 2023: The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) is honored to recognize its 2023 Hall of Fame award winners and their extraordinary commitment to advancing the grocery, convenience and food industries.

“It is a proud tradition to formally lift up those who are moving our both our association and industry forward,” says Michelle Hurd, IGIA president. “Each of these winners are outstanding examples of the values and hard work our members stand for.”

Hundreds of industry professionals and supporters gathered to celebrate the winners during a ceremony on Nov. 6 in West Des Moines.

Congratulations to the following Hall of Fame award winners:
  • Garrett Piklapp, Fareway Stores, Inc. – Retail Leader of the Year Award
  • Speed Herrig, Cookies Food Products – Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Brett Spiker, Hy-Vee, Inc. – Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Doug Beech, Casey’s General Stores – Legislative Leadership Award
  • Mueller Yurgae Associates – Supplier of the Year Award
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Recipients are selected by the IGIA Hall of Fame committee based upon peer nomination and award-specific criteria, including contributions to the grocery industry, years of involvement in the industry, membership and participation in and contributions to the association, superior customer service and community involvement. The awards were first established in 1982 and have recognized hundreds of individuals through the decades. Learn more at iowagrocers.com/hall-of-fame-dinner. 

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​Senior Leadership Changes on the Horizon at Certco, Inc.

10/20/2023

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October 20, 2023
 
During the Certco, Inc. Board of Directors meeting earlier this month, David Ryman, Executive Vice President advised the Board of his planned retirement in September of 2024.  Ryman has been in the grocery industry for the past 47 years, and with Certco since 2001. 

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​Fareway’s Harrison Dahm Wins Iowa’s 2023 Best Bagger Title

8/18/2023

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Dahm finishes first at the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s 36th annual grocery bagging competition.
 
DES MOINES, Iowa – In a contest to find the best grocery bagger in the state, Harrison Dahm, who works at the Fareway store in Denison, finished first. The Iowa Best Bagger contest was held Friday, August 11, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, where Dahm claimed the Iowa Best Bagger title, a trophy, a $500 cash prize and a trip for two to Las Vegas to compete in the National Best Bagger Competition that will be held in March of next year.
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Harrison Dahm (left) received $500 first place prize presented by Scott Barnard (left) of Hiland Dairy

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