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 »

• Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Product Recalls

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating findings of Salmonella Tennessee in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas, NV. HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products, such as soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips, and dressings. It is often blended with other spices to make seasonings that are used in or on foods.

• VGA Scholarship Applications Still Available

  For a poster and more information, including qualifications, click here. Deadline for returned/completed applications is April 30, 2010.
  
  Call or email Donna at the VGA office 800-842-8503.

• Putney Store Seeking Operator

  The Putney Historical Society (PHS) is seeking viable proposals from qualified operators for the Putney General Store in Putney, Vermont. PHS is seeking potential proprietors who are excited by the opportunity to operate a community market. For more information.

• Gubernatorial Forum makes news at VGA's Legislative Luncheon

  The five democratic candidates for governor participated in a forum moderated by Chris Graff, a noted polical columnist and observer at the association's annual legisltive luncheon February 18. From Wcax TV: The five Democrats running for Vermont governor faced off Thursday. With such a crowded field they all had to move through the questions that were put to them quickly. They agreed on most issues, but not all.
  Vermont Grocers and Retailers Legislative Day
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• Hannaford's Tye Competes at National Bagging Competition

  Dawn Tye of Hannaford with South Burlington store manager, Stuart Bird with the winning plaque of the Vermont Best Bagger competition. Dawn and her husband Jim traveled to Las Vegas last week to represent Vermont at the nationals.

• New - Daily Industry News Feed from MorningNewsBeat.com & FDA Food Recall Information

  We are pleased to bring members a daily news service from morningnewsbeat.com through an RSS feed on our website. It is posted daily under News & Events tab. Also posted is a RSS feed from the Food & Drug Administration on Food Safety Alerts & Recalls.

• VGA welcomes VHSG participating businesses with introductory offer.

   VGA is pleased to offer a special introductory offer to businesses who are part of VHSG with BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont. Apply online  
  Renewal information for 2010 now available.

• Important Links

  VGA Scholarship Program,  Department of Liquor Control Training Sessions, Becoming an authorized retailer for 3SquaresVT (formally food stamps), Vermont Specialty Food Association, Vermont Alliance of Independent Country Stores, Vermont Food Stores, Online Training Courses, Pay your membership dues online with PayPal, Vermont Farm to Plate Initiative and more.

• Recent Regulatory Updates

  Buy Local info, Draft Bottle Bill Rule Changes, Stage II, Proposed Changes to Rooms & Meals Taxes, COBRA subsidary extension, Special Excess Weight Permit for Interstate & More