Announcements

Cassandra Umile, R.D., L.D.N, the manager of Nutrition Services and Food Production for The Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware, was named the Retail Dietitian of the Year by the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA) at the RD Retail Exchange earlier this week in Chicago.

While Cassandra Umile was named the 2018 Retail RD of the Year, the competition was stiff.  Four other talented and innovative RDs with great business savvy were also in the running for the award.  Congratulations to these four finalists:

This summer, the trend is to blend and it’s a great time to show your customers how this technique makes burgers, tacos and more not only more nutritious, but also more delicious and sustainable. Demo The Blend on your store retail channels for the chance to win a $1,000 continuing education stipend!

Culinary experiences, including cooking classes, in-store meal prep, and engagement of RTH/RTE departments, are becoming a more central part of the retail dietitian role.  Consumers continue to need assistance with getting balanced meals on the table and incorporating nutritious foods, like StarKist tuna products, into these meals. 

Are you competitive by nature?  Then RDBA has the perfect opportunities for you.  Currently there are a variety of contests open to RDBA members who are retail dietitians.

The Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA) Advisory Board provides strategic direction to the organization, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of it’s retail RD members. 

One of the hottest trends in 2018 is the movement towards more frequent plant-forward meals. From family favorites like tacos to trending items such as bowls and meatless burgers, there are countless ways for your shoppers to choose vegetarian meals more frequently.

Routines, cooking styles and eating habits definitely change during the summer months and our next Samplefest® will provide retail dietitians with consumer insights, product samples, resource materials and retail execution ideas that help shoppers make smart decisions when grilling and as related to staying hydrated.

Enter to Win $1,000 conference travel stipend.

The Retail Dietitian Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2018 Retail Dietitian of the Year Award.  This award recognizes a professional who shows leadership in utilizing business skills and industry knowledge to positively impact consumer behavior change through the retail sector.  This year, all applicants must have a store level or regional role as a retail RD.