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Support of This, We Will: |
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Define our
membership as distributors of food and related products to
retail and foodservice customers |
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Communicate
information on current developments and provide education in
related areas |
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Provide
leadership in shaping government policy, disseminating current
information on government affairs and issues |
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Develop
Synergistic, mutually beneficial relationships with other trade
groups |
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Provide
the opportunity to enhance relationships with peers and
suppliers |
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Identify
and address industry-wide issues at forums with specific
emphasis on grocery retailer and supplier concerns |
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Maintain
an organizational structure which maximizes the value of our
products and services |
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Be
responsive to the needs of member companies of very different
sizes |