The Georgia Food Industry Association was founded in 1992 as a result of the merger between the Georgia Grocers Association and the Georgia Wholesale Grocers Association. We are the only trade association dedicated solely to representing the grocery industry. GFIA members include retailers, wholesalers and suppliers doing business in Georgia. 

As the voice of the food industry, the GFIA provides full time legislative representation during the Georgia General Assembly and regulatory representation with state and national agencies such as Department of Agriculture, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Resources, USDA, WIC, EBT, etc... GFIA also provides members with networking opportunities and educational events throughout the year.

     To effectively serve our membership by fostering positive relationships among our constituents through legislative and regulatory representation, member services and events, education and communication.

From the single store independent retailer to the largest grocery chain in the state - the Georgia Food Industry Association is here for you!

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• LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION - Lobbying efforts of the GFIA have literally saved Georgia's retailers millions of dollars. The association lobbies on their behalf every day of the legislative session to monitor and testify on industry legislation.
• REGULATORY REPRESENTATION - The GFIA's invaluable relationships with state and federal agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Resources, and USDA have allowed us to successfully assist retailers with WIC, EBT and other critical industry issues.
• NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES - GFIA hosts various events throughout the year that provide members opportunities to build relationships with key contacts. Events include golf tournaments, annual convention and trade show, a holiday event and the Hispanic Trade Share Group.
• GFIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION - Georgia Food Industry Education Foundation provides scholarships each year to employees or children of full time employees of retail, wholesale and associate member companies.
• INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS - GFIA's bimonthly newsletter, Expressline, keeps our membership up to date on the latest industry news. Our annual magazine and directory, The Georgia Food Connection, provides readers with industry articles, member highlights and a directory of members.
• MEMBER PARTICIPATION - Join GFIA and get involved! Make the most of your membership. GFIA offers opportunities to serve on various committees, task forces and boards.