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Former Acme Markets, Saker ShopRite and Zallie Executive Bob Spires Dies At Age 71

The long-time industry executive is survived by his wife Judy Spires, also a former food industry executive with Acme Markets and Kings Food Markets.
July 1, 2025

Weis Markets Debuts Beautiful New Lake Linganore, MD Store

Terri's Take
And, congrats to Harris Teeter's Joey Bates on his induction into the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Hall of Fame and to Pompeian's Sunrise Olive Ranch olive oil, which has won several honors recently.
June 24, 2025

JOH Promotes McFadden, SJU Students Get Scholarships

JOH recently announced the promotion of Tim McFadden to director of headquarter sales. McFadden has three decades of experience and expertise in the food industry. He joined JOH in 2023 as an account manager in the center store division. Before this position, he served as an account executive for a…
May 19, 2025

Los Rancheros Foundation Holds 12th Annual Banquet As They ‘Give Back’

Metro Beat
Congrats to Lou Biscotti on his promotion and to RDD Associations on adding 14 new lines to their portfolio!
May 19, 2025

A Little Rain Wasn’t Enough To Stop Golfers At MAFTO Outing

Soup to Nutz
Other events covered during the busy month included PFMA's annual meeting with coming outings at SJU and NFRA to plan for.
May 19, 2025

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration Honors Chiodo, Persons

Affinity Group's Chiodo named Dean's Award winner and Northeast Grocery Inc.'s John Persons received Corporate Leadership Award.
May 19, 2025

Alzheimer Association Wins Big With 2025 Memory Ball Dancing With The Stars Event

Terri's Take
If you're looking for a unique Mother's Day gift, Kraft Mac & Cheese has an idea for you.
May 6, 2025

Changing Kids’ Lives, Hunger Programs Highlight TGC Report

Annual impact study also focuses on overall well-being and giving back.
May 6, 2025

Spring Seasons Means Warmer Weather And More Industry Events In The Queue

Metro Beat
ShopRite launches new integrated marketing campaign, “We Are Here;” the 11th DeCicco & Sons store opens in Sleepy Hollow NY; and more.
April 27, 2025

The Giant Company Names Lupfer Annual President’s Award Winner

The retailer honored 25 associates at its annual meeting in Carlisle, PA.
April 27, 2025

TGC Ups Allison To VP-Center Store Merchandising; Sievers Joins PFMA Board

Steve Allison is a veteran of The Giant Company and Carl Sievers serves as divisional VP for the Central Region at EG America
April 5, 2025

Remembering Charles Krasne; Bozzuto’s Hosts Big B Expo

Metro Beat
Charles Krasne was a groundbreaker in our industry who paved the way for today's industry leaders.
March 21, 2025

Passings Of Industry Legends Charles Krasne, Carol Rabb Goldberg

Charles Krasne of Krasdale Foods and Carol Rabb Goldberg of Stop & Shop were pioneers in the industry at their respective companies.
March 21, 2025

McMullen Forced Out At Kroger; Morris Named Albertsons CEO

Kroger named Ronald Sargent as its interim CEO to replace McMullen in the aftermath of an internal investigation let to his resignation.
March 19, 2025

Food Industry Association Promotes Three

The Food Industry Association has announced the recent promotions of Ashley Eisenbeiser, Peter Collins and Deborah Stewart to elevated roles within food safety, membership and meeting services, respectively, furthering FMI’s commitment to serving the industry at the highest standards. FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said, “Our members appreciate…
February 17, 2025

Key Food Kicks Off New Trade Show Program With Grocery In Early February

Metro Beat
ShopRite's Can Can 2025 delivered sales and RDD Associates gathered for its annual bootcamp.
February 17, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles Win Super Bowl!

Soup to Nutz
News from NJFC's Annual Membership Meeting and upcoming Trade Relations Conference, and congrats to PFMA's Alex Baloga on his appointment to the Philadelphia City Council's Food and Nutrition Security Task Force.
February 17, 2025

Bob Palmer, Former CEO of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Has Passed Away

The executive helped guide C&S for more than 30 years and had recently come out of retirement to guide the wholesaler.
February 17, 2025

Jason Buechel To Lead Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Store Network

The WFM CEO will also head Amazon Fresh.
February 11, 2025

Jason Potter New CEO At Grocery Outlet; Johnson To Head The Fresh Market

Musical chairs at specialty retailers as top executives take new positions.
February 11, 2025

Happy New Year And Good Thoughts For 2025

Metro Beat
News from Tropical Cheese, Goya Foods and the NSA.
January 20, 2025

Tighten Your Seatbelt, 2025 Is Going To Be A Crazy Ride!

Soup to Nutz
The Giant Company opens newest Philly store, Redner's and Weis give back and Maria remembers Frank Nardi.
January 20, 2025

The Giant Co., Weis Markets Announce Promotions

The Giant Company has named Will Regan chief financial officer. In his new role, Regan will have responsibility for all finance functions as well as real estate, reporting directly to The Giant Company’s president, John Ruane “With nearly two decades of experience, Will is a proven leader with a track…
December 18, 2024

Greg Finchum Named To Replace Meg Ham As President Of Food Lion In May 2025

Company veteran joined the retailer in 1989.
December 18, 2024

Holiday Celebrations For NJFC and RDD/Village Super Markets

Metro Beat
Congrats to Farrell McKenna on his promotion at STCR and news from RDD with the launch of their "RDD Essentials."
December 18, 2024

Arrivederci, 2024!

Soup to Nutz
MAFTO hosts another successful Christmas For All Kids event, The Giant Company gives back and a look at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
December 18, 2024

Meg Ham To Retire As President Of Food Lion In May 2025

A successor to the 35-year industry veteran will be announced before year-end.
December 9, 2024

Best-Met Ups Gallagher, Maggio, Maloney To Co-Publisher Roles

Company co-founder Jeff Metzger will become executive publisher.
December 9, 2024

Good News As We Get Ready For The Q4 Holidays – Inflation Has Slowed

Soup to Nutz
Kudos to the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) for its successful 3rd annual Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta last month.
November 20, 2024

George Endrigian Of George’s Market Passes Away At 73

Grocer operated one of the most successful independent retail supermarkets in the Mid-Atlantic.
November 20, 2024

NGA Executive Conference & Public Policy Seminar in Washington, DC Offers 3 Days Of Data-Driven Planning, Education And Networking

Metro Beat
Congrats to Ricky Hernandez on the opening of the Tropical Supermarket on West 7th Street in South Plainfield, NJ.
November 20, 2024

Acclaimed Chef And Humanitarian Jose Andres Will Be Keynote Speaker At FMI Midwinter

Terri's Take
Andres and FMI CEO Leslie Serasin will discuss the opportunities, leadership challenges and perspectives that Chef Andres brings to feeding families both in the U.S. and around the world.
November 13, 2024

Scott Karns Named 2024 Pete Manos Executive Of The Year

Second-generation grocer serves as chairman of family-owned Karns Markets' board.
November 13, 2024

Buskirk Named Group VP Of Fresh At Wakefern; Avallone Joins RDD

Additionally, personnel moves at JOH, Affinity Group and Reading Baking Systems and NJFC names six to its board of directors.
October 22, 2024

Longshoremen’s Work Stoppage, Hurricane Helene Impact Northeast

Metro Beat
2024 Wakefern Showcase is a big success and the Metro New York food industry was prominently featured at Brooklyn's annual Caribbean Day Parade and West Indian American Carnival Association Parade.
October 15, 2024

Fall’s Here And That Means Pumpkin Spice Everything!

Soup to Nutz
Good news for PA supermarket operators as PLCB finally okays sales of malt beverages, in addition to beer and wine. And, congrats to Tricia Greyshock and the entire NFRA team on a fantastic convention in National Harbor, MD.
October 15, 2024

Longshoremen’s Strike Illustrated Both Supply Chain’s Fragility And Resilience

Taking Stock
The International Longshoremen’s Union (ILA) agreed to suspend their three-day strike at 36 U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports and go back to work immediately. Not settled is some key language the union is seeking as it continues to bargain with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new six-year…
October 15, 2024

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month In The Metro NY Retail Market

Metro Beat
The NSA show, with partners Porky Products, draws a big crowd, King Kullen joins forces with Long Island Cares to provide fresh milk to families in need on Long Island and Wakefern to hos supplier summit.
September 18, 2024

New Amazon Fresh Debuts In Bensalem, PA And ShopRite Of Yardley Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Soup to Nutz
News from the Delaware Valley from Maria Maggio.
September 18, 2024

Fall Means Football And The CCF Gala; Plus, Barbie Turns 65

Terri's Take
As summer ebbs and the weather cools off, a reminder that the Children's Cancer Foundation's annual gala,
September 10, 2024