FOOD INDUSTRY NGA Show s de 4 conclu 202ith record w ce n a d n e tt a By Violeta Montes de Oca he National Grocers Association (NGA) and Clarion Events announced the successful conclusion of the 2024 NGA Show. From March 10 to 12, 3,600 grocery retail industry professionals came to the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas for networking and education, plus Ta sold-out expo hall featuring nearly 350 exhibitors of products and services. 吀栀e NGA announced record-breaking attendance and a sold-out exhibition hall, making this year’s show their biggest in 42 years. It brought together independent retailers, wholesalers, food retail industry executives, food/CPG manufacturers, and service providers from all over the United States for the three-day event. 吀栀e National Grocers Association and Clarion Events produced the 42nd edition of the annual trade show and conference. “We had the largest NGA show we’ve ever had in the history of the organization. We’ve got fantastic retailers, including many of the regional chains here participating as well. So, it’s just been a great show, a lot of great energy, a lot of nothing but positive feedback”, said Greg Ferrara, NGA President, and CEO to Abasto Media. 吀栀e 2024 NGA Show was a three-day event o昀昀ering over 50 educational sessions and workshops by more than 100 experts. Topics included labor issues, food as medicine, employee retention, deli trends, private label, AI in marketing, omnichannel marke- ting, digital promotions, data analytics, sustainability, and more. 4444 MMAAYY//JJUUNNE 2E 200224 4 AABBAASSTOTO..CCOOMM