CEO DATELINE - Food distributors group merges with National Grocers Association
CEO DATELINE - Food distributors group merges with National Grocers Association
- November 11, 2019 |
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Walt Williams
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The Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates will become part of the National Grocers Association under the terms of a merger announced Nov. 8 by both groups.
ROFDA was founded 1962 as the Southeastern Food Cooperative Association, taking its current name in 1988. The group's eight members provide distribution services to independent grocers across the country. NGA represents independent grocers.
"Cooperative wholesalers play an important role in serving the independent supermarket industry," NGA CEO Greg Ferrera said in a statement. "NGA looks forward to working closely with ROFDA's members and associates to preserve what has made ROFDA special, while supporting their share groups and programs."
ROFDA's current share groups and buying programs will continue to operate under NGA. The merger is set to be completed by the start of 2020.