Greetings, get details for the 3-day September event and register; IGA CEO reflects on the brand that champions local freshness; Sustainable efforts from Red Ovals. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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April 10, 2026

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IGA Centennial Global Rally

Registration Now Open: IGA’s Centennial Global Rally & Awards Gala

 

Join us in Atlanta for IGA's Centennial Global Rally & Awards Gala from September 17-19, 2026, celebrating 100 years of independent grocers. Click to register now and find official hotel information.

FROM THE DESK OF

IGA CEO John Ross_2026

IGA Celebrates 100 Years: How Our Tagline Defines Our Heritage

 

Celebrate IGA's 100-year journey as a heritage brand that champions local freshness, community ties, and a genuine brand promise that resonates with shoppers.

LIVE SUSTAINABLY THIS APRIL

Flashfood bag of food being sniffed by Yellow Labrador Retriever, a very good boy

How Flashfood Helps Independents Reduce Waste & Strengthen Sustainability

 

By connecting surplus food with local shoppers, Flashfood helps independent grocers reduce waste and boost revenue while enhancing their sustainability profile and customer loyalty.

Impossible Juicy Lucy Burger

How Impossible Foods Is Helping Shoppers Shrink Their Environmental Footprint

 

Impossible Foods is empowering independent grocers and consumers to make sustainable choices through its plant-based products. Get tips on sharing these benefits with your shoppers.

SPRING ASSESSMENT

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2026 Spring Assessment is Underway

 

Trained local assessors will be visiting your store to see how it looks as a shopper, with reports available two weeks after the shop occurs. Get the details here.

The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician. 

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