If pressured at a cocktail party, I would probably admit that I’ve been to the grocery many times. But am I ever there in mind, or just in body? Sure, I meander past shelves of frozen desserts and side dishes, I mosey through aisles filled with glutinous and gluten free pasta, I march between lifetime supplies of aluminum foil and sugar-laden soft drinks — but I’m still not sure how much I think about the inner workings of grocery stores.

Well, joke’s on me. Turns out, there’s a lot to learn about the grocery industry, and one of the very best places to start is Progressive Grocer. Like Hollywood icon Betty White and chemist John B. Goodenough (who was apparently good enough at science to win a Nobel prize), Progressive Grocer dates itself back to 1922. Unlike Betty and John, however, Progressive Grocer is still alive and kicking. The publication calls itself “the #1 media brand in the grocery industry,” and focuses on providing its readers with the most important news and analysis for grocery professionals.

And frankly, I’m not sure there’s a better way for you to truly stay plugged in to groceries, as an industry. Examples of recent articles on the site include:

In addition to its monthly print issue, Progressive Grocer will do its darndest to keep you informed via webinars and regular online news coverage. You can also engage with its content across social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.

Happy reading and happy shopping!