Photo Friday: Publix Super Markets Recognized for 2017 Food Safety Innovation Award

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

Publix Super Markets was recognized for receiving the 2017 Food Safety Innovation Award at FMI’s Food Safety Committee meeting held on Friday, January 26 prior to the 2018 Midwinter Executive Conference. Publix was selected by the award selection committee for demonstrating a commitment to advance food safety and maintaining the highest standards for food safety.

<a href="http://www.publix.com/">Publix Super Markets</a> was recognized for receiving the 2017 Food Safety Innovation Award at FMI’s Food Safety Committee meeting held on Friday, January 26 prior to the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">2018 Midwinter Executive Conference</a>. Publix was selected by the award selection committee for demonstrating a commitment to advance food safety and maintaining the highest standards for food safety. Jerry Wojtala, executive director at the International Food Protection Training Institute attended the meeting to present the award to Michael Roberson, director of corporate quality assurance at Publix. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/newsroom/news-archive/view/2017/09/14/fmi-presents-food-safety-innovation-award-to-publix">Publix was awarded the inaugural Food Safety Innovation Award in September 2017</a> at a Capitol Hill Reception honoring <a href="https://ifpti.org/">International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)</a> senior fellows but was unable to attend the event due to Hurricane Irma. <center><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/publix.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=c658796e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Publix Food Safety Innovation Award" title="Publix Food Safety Innovation Award" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /></center>

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OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.