2006 Retail Executive Conference to Explore Latest Industry Trends
The 14th Annual Retail Executive Conference to be held April 24-26, 2006 at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel & Conference Center in Tempe, AZ will offer a look into some of the latest industry trends including RFID, channel blurring and multi-ethnic marketing. The casual atmosphere of the conference also provides plenty of networking opportunities. Attendance is limited, so register early. Click here for a detailed agenda and a registration form.

Order Your March Point of Sale Today
The 23rd annual March National Frozen Food Month will soon be here. Take advantage of NFRA’s partnership with Twentieth Century Fox and the release of Ice Age 2 The Meltdown to boost frozen food sales. Specially designed POS materials from NFRA will generate excitement and help you create a successful promotion. Remember to order early for delivery by March. If you haven’t received a point of sale catalog, contact NFRA or click here to download the online catalog.

Compete for the Coveted Golden Penguin this March
The prestigious Golden Penguin Award is the highest honor for excellence in promoting and merchandising during March National Frozen Food Month. Don’t forget to document all your March promotional plans to enter in the competition. This is your opportunity to be nationally recognized for your efforts in increasing March frozen food sales. Gold Penguin awards will be presented at a gala recognition dinner at the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention in October. Official rules and entry forms will be mailed to NFRA members shortly or you may now download the online version.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2006 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention
The 2006 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention will be held October 7-11, 2006 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. The Convention is the place where the industry meets to conduct business. The structure of the Convention allows delegates to meet one-on-one with the frozen and refrigerated industry executives of their choice, saving everyone the time and money of visiting customers throughout the year. Look for more details on the Convention in the coming months.

NFRA Welcomes Our Newest Members
Please welcome the companies listed below who have met the qualifications of membership and have joined the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association.

Logistics Provider

Palmetto Midlands Freight Brokers, LLC
www.PMFBonline.com

Recent Certificate of Excellence Recipients
The Certificate of Excellence, the highest operational award in the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, signifies that a facility conforms to the highest industry and government standards, and strictly adheres to the Code of Recommended Practices for the handling and merchandising of frozen & refrigerated foods.

Renewal

Burris Logistics
450 South Muddy Creek Road, Denver, PA

Henningsen Cold Storage
5200 11th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND8

Golbon recently announced the addition of Favorite Foods, Inc. of Somersworth, NH. Favorite Foods was founded in 1987 and currently distributes exclusively to independent operators. Known for their state of the art marketing, Favorite Foods’ IFDA award winning FIRA program shows their loyalty and commitment to independent operators.

Produce for Better Health Foundation recently announced the expansion of their website. The new website is specifically designed for current and potential foundation supporters and partners to better communicate about the foundation’s mission. The website communicates all that PBH can offer to help grow the fruit and vegetable market for America’s better health. Licensed retailers will find a host of downloadable resources including print and broadcast advertising copy, associate training materials. For more information: www.pbhfoundation.org

RFID Journal will hold its 4th Annual Conference & Exhibition, May 1-3, 2006 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Whether you’re researching RFID’s potential for your business or are implementing and looking to learn best practices, RFID Journal LIVE! 2006 is the one event you should attend. For more information: http://www.rfidjournal.com/live2006/

Keep the industry updated about news and staff promotions at your company. NFRA will publish your company highlights monthly in the NFRA Update. Send your company news to us at info@nfraweb.org; via fax to 717- 657-9862; or via mail to NFRA, 4755 Linglestown Rd., Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA 17112.