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We're thrilled to launch the first-ever award recognizing retail dietitian leadership in utilizing business and industry knowledge to positive impact consumer behavior change through the retail sector. Who are you going to nominate?

Kris Lindsey's retail background and journalism degree have turned out to be a perfect match for her position with Hannaford — she combines excellent communication skills and retail savvy to effectively reach shoppers.

It's no secret—men and women are different and have different interpersonal communication styles. What should you have top of mind when it comes to in-store interactions with male shoppers?

As we continue this discussion "to label or not to label" let's remember, that being opportunistic without real substance does nothing to reinforce confidence in our food supply.

The country-of-origin labeling rules were modified by USDA last year in order for the U.S. to meet its obligation to global trading partners. Under recently enacted rules, meat labels must specify where livestock was born, raised and slaughtered, and the commingling of different country-of-origin combinations is prohibited. But opponents hope COOL will be repealed.

As more consumers adopt a snack-heavy lifestyle, retail dietitians are in a prime position to help them make wise choices.

It's one of the hottest topics—salary management. Where do you begin and what should you take into consideration to make sure you're adequately compensated?

Tina's extensive background in retail coupled with mentoring and training with others is a recipe for success at Meijer.

A national standard for genetically modified food labels, immigration reform and the rollout of the Food Safety Modernization Act are just some of the issues the fresh food industry is hoping to influence in 2014.

As a former Production Assistant, Elisabeth D'Alto knows all about non-traditional career paths for registered dietitians. Her unique background and networking savvy are keys to her success.