CGA News

ASSOCIATION INKS NEW PARTNERSHIP CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE RETURNS TO THE DESERT

CGA and Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) agreed to form a new partnership earlier this year, further linking the state’s grocery retail community and California produce and floral suppliers. Through this joint effort the organizations are collaborating to grow membership, promote industry events, and share advertising and marketing opportunities. “Produce plays a vital role in the way consumers eat and how the grocery industry serves its customers,” said Doug Scholz, Sr. Vice President, Business Development and Marketing. “This relationship offers our grocery community the chance to build a greater connection to these important grocery partners. The first-ever agreement between the two organizations, the partnership also includes reciprocal information sharing and elevated marketing opportunities. “We’re thrilled to be solidifying the on-ramp between produce and floral companies and the grocery retail industry,” said Don Gann, FPFC Executive Director. “California’s produce and floral providers are essential to the state’s food marketplace, and through this partnership, I’m confident we’ll foster a thriving link between FPFC and CGA.” Last year, the CGA Strategic Conference left the desert for the desktop, hosting the conference remotely for the first time. After 18 months of being largely apart, the Association is excited to announce we plan to return to Palm Springs this fall with a thematic focus of “Emerging Better Together.” The CGA Strategic Conference takes place from September 26-28 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. It will feature the same retailer-supplier meetings attendees have come to expect, along with top-rated speakers focusing on reinvigorating your business in the aftermath of the pandemic. Most importantly, the Strategic Conference offers the opportunity to reconnect as a grocery community, to shake a hand, plan your strategy, and share a moment with your peers. Learn more at cgastrategicconference.com.

HIT THE LINKS WITH US

After being canceled in 2020, the Independent Operators Golf Tournament returns this October to Northern California.

Reconnect with your independent grocery community on the beautiful

Foxtail Golf Club greens, enjoy the crisp fall Northern California weather, and support great causes. Email Beth Wright at bwright@cagrocers.com to learn more.

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NEW MEMBERS

CGA welcomes the following members:

Bagel Brands

555 Zang St Ste 300 Lakewood, CO 80228 Contact: Ernie Mattin, VP, Wholesale E-mail: ernie.mattin@ coffeeandbagels.com Phone: (303) 568-8410

Everson Spice Company

2667 Gundry Ave Signal Hill, CA 90755 Contact: Erik Everson, CFO E-mail: erikteverson@gmail.com Phone: (562) 988-1223 Website: eversonspice.com

Fresh Produce & Floral Council

2400 E Katella Ave Ste 330 Anaheim, CA 92806 Contact: Don Gann, Executive Director E-mail: don@fpfc.org Phone: (714) 739-0177 Website: fpfc.org

Gensa Group

7250 Redwood Blvd Ste 300 Novato, CA 94945-3269 Contact: Byron Navas, Chief Executive Officer E-mail: marketing@ gensagroup.com Phone: (214) 299-7757 Website: gensagroup.com

Jensens Finest Foods

2465 E Palm Canyon Dr Bldg 7 Palm Springs, CA 92264-7004 Contact: Matt Zack, Vice President Phone: (760) 325-8282 Website: jensensfoods.com

Kingsburg Supermarket

1367 Marion St Kingsburg, CA 93631-2215 Contact: Daniel Gong, General Manager Phone: (559) 897-5827

Website:

kingsburgsupermarket.com

Murphy’s Markets Inc.

785 Bayside Rd Arcata, CA 95521 Contact: Dave Breisacher, Controller/HR Director Phone: (707) 822-7665 Website: murphysmarket.net

Tuolumne Market

PO Box 1355 Tuolumne, CA 95379-1355 Contact: John Egger, President Phone: (209) 928-4844

Vori

311 Wisteria Dr East Palo Alto, CA 94303-2518 Contact: Simone Wilson, Head, Marketing E-mail: simone@vori.com Phone: (402) 917-6175 Website: vori.com

Wonderful Sales

11444 W Olympic Blvd Fl 2 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Contact: Rob Thomson, VP, Sales – Western US E-mail: robert.thomson@ wonderful.com Phone: (661) 428-7348 Website: wonderful.com

QM Power

9680 Marion Rdg Kansas City, MO 64137-1284 Contact: Kellan Draeger, Sales Development Consultant E-mail: kdraeger@qmpower.com Phone: (816) 246-4200 Website: qmpower.com

Zanotto’s Market

1970 Naglee Ave San Jose, CA 95126-1934 Contact: Fred Zanotto, VP, Operations Phone: (408) 294-9151 Website: zanottos.com