VGA = Vermont Grocers Association
The Vermont Grocers' Association is a statewide trade association representing all sectors of the Vermont food industry. Approximately 670 stores belong to the organization, including supermarkets, superettes, convenience and country stores along with over 200 suppliers to the industry.. read more »
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Signup for Scholarship Golf Today! Afternoon openings
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All are invited to the annual Vermont food industry scholarship golf outing, one of Vermont's premier golfing events. The tournament, which attracts over 200 participants, will feature both morning (sold out) and afternoon (still openings) will be held on Wednesday, June 6 at the Green Mountain Golf Course, Route 100, Killington.Individual registrations are just $99 and foursome packages with tee sponsor are $465. New this year is a special premium package which includes a flag spnosrship at just $525. Proceeds benefit the Grocers Scholarship Fund. For additional information or questions, please contact the association office, 1-800-842-8503 or info@vtgrocers.org.
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Energy Saving Workshop - June 13
Tour the new Georgia Market and learn how you can save money, save energy, and boost your bottom line. Complimentary!
June 13, 2012
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Georgia Market
962 Ethan Allen Highway, Fairfax, VTHear from Ray Bouffard and Efficiency Vermont on the various energy efficiency equipment and applications that are now saving money and energy at Georgia Market.
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3SquaresVT/EBT Can Be Used to Buy Fruit & Vegetable Seeds & Plants
Did you know that 3SquaresVT food benefits that come on EBT cards can be used to buy seeds and plants to grow fruits and vegetables? 3SquaresVT participants can purchase vegetable and fruit seeds and plants at stores and markets that accept EBT. Please help inform your customers of this option by displaying a sign on or next to your seeds/plants racks.
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VGA Stores Selling I AM VERMONT STRONG License Plates
Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law legislation authorizing the sale of the special "I am Vermont Strong" license plates to raise funds for the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund as well as the Vermont Foodbank. These are allowed to go on the front of vehicles in Vermont till June 30, 2014. Over 140 Vermont grocery stores have already signed on to sell these plates. -
New Meat Labeling Requirement takes effect March 1
Effective March 1, 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture is requiring all retailers-including small businesses-to provide nutrition information to consumers for the major muscle cuts of meat and poultry. This information may either be placed in a label directly on the product or made available to consumers at the point of purchase.
For more information including a link to proper signs from the National Grocers Association.
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Vermont Food Industry Responsible for 15% of State’s Economy
The Vermont Grocers' Association released a report conducted by John Dunham & Associates, located in New York. The report finds that the food industry creates over 21,000 good paying jobs in the state when all of the economic lineages to suppliers are taken into account. The food sector provides both large and small communities with a wide array of good and products ranging from fresh produce to boxed cereals to other basic household necessities.
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Important Links
Federal Country of Origin Labeling Webinar
Becoming an authorized retailer for 3SquaresVT (formally food stamps)
Daily news service from morningnewsbeat.com
Department of Liquor Control Training Sessions
Food & Drug Administration on Food Safety Alerts & Recalls
Green Grocer guide from Efficiency Vermont
Online Training Courses
Vermont Alliance of Independent Country Stores
Vermont Food Stores (Complimentary listing to VGA member retailers
Vermontfood.net registration form
Vermont Retailer WIC Information
Vermont Specialty Food Association
Agriculture Agency Online License RenewalsEasily pay your Membership Dues, Golf, or Convention Payments Online
New to our web site, you can now easily pay your membership dues ONLINE with our secure automated system.
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Recent Regulatory Updates
FDA Tobacco Compliance Webinar, New ADA information from NACS, ADA webinar from FMI, Agriculture Agency Online License Renewals, UST Training Requirements, Vermont Minimum Wage Change, Federal Trade Commission website on debit card reforms, Guide to nutritional labeling of ground meat and pultry products, 2010 Vermont Changes to Unemployment Fund for Employers, Liquor Control Rule Changes, Federal Health Care Reform, Buy Local info, Stage II and decommissioning guidelines, PCI Compliance Webinar Slides, New ADA guidance from FMI & More
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