Announcements

The Retail Dietitians Business Alliance is thrilled to announce that Emily Parent, RD, LD, is the winner of the 2019 Retail Dietitian of the Year award. As one of three RDs for Coborn's Inc, Emily supports in store efforts, employee wellness, and the e-commerce division of the company, allowing her to creatively target health and wellness towards Coborn's guests. 

The awards banquet held last night at the Retail RD Exchange was great cause for celebration. In addition of the Retail RD of the Year award, RDBA presented the 2019 Award of Excellence to healthyAisles represented by Monica Amburn, Sr. Director of Health & Wellness and the Jane Andrews Lifetime Achievement Award in Retail Dietetics to Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND.

In today’s society, lunch is less intuitive and far more optional. Perceptions of the midday meal are evolving as the notion of “work-life balance” becomes increasingly difficult to navigate for the average individual.  

The Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA) is excited to announce a partnership with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation for our 2019 Samplefest®, which will focus on National Family Meals Month™.

Enter now to win $1,000 stipend to education conference of your choice!

The Retail Dietitians Business Alliance, in partnership with the California Walnut Board, is pleased to announce the launch of our latest EduTrac® - Fat vs. Fiction: Helping Consumers Understand Dietary Fat.  EduTracs are an online education tool, designed specifically for the retail dietitian to learn more about a relevant topic at his or her own convenience.

With a mission to foster the continuing business education and career development of current and future retail dietitians, the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance is continually evolving to provide you with insightful content and education through the latest methods.

The Retail Dietitian Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2019 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. 

Can you name the pear that pairs best with cheese?  Did you know that pears are unique from their tree fruit brothers and sisters as they ripen from the inside out?  Do pears ripen once picked from the tree?