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Once Again, The Team At Bozzuto’s Puts On A Top Notch Merchandising Marketplace

Metro Beat
CFA's 2024 Food Industry Champions Celebration golf outing scheduled for November 6 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Ledyard, CT and ASG's Jonathan D'Onofrio is feted by the Tri-State Italian American Conference.
August 19, 2024

Industry Veteran Mark Tarwell To Retire; Jessica Keller Joins IFPA

Ateeco, Inc., producer of Mrs. T's Pierogies, has announced the retirement of Mark Tarzwell, chief operating officer, effective December 31, 2024. Throughout his tenure with Mrs. T’s, Mark has been a driving force behind Mrs. T’s operational excellence, fostering growth and profitability especially during the historically challenging times of the…
July 23, 2024

National Supermarket Association Adding New England Chapter

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NFRA announces 2024 Mar4ch Frozen Foods Month Golden Penguin Awards and reaction to the Stop & Shop store closures.
July 23, 2024

William Sumas, Village Supermarkets Chairman, Dies At 77

Sumas, who joined his family's business in 1960, was also the the longest serving chairman of the New Jerset Food Council.
July 23, 2024

As The Summer Heat Sizzles, NFRA Opens Registration For October Convention

Soup to Nutz
NFRA show registration opens, a recap of the Summer Fancy Food Show and memories of the late Bill Sumas.
July 23, 2024

Giant Food Hits A Home Run With This Year’s Steamy BBQ Battle

Terri's Take
The 2024 BBQ Battle is history as the annual event, sponsored by Giant Food, raises $834,804 for USO, and the National Pork Board donates 54,000 pounds of pork to the Capital Area Food Bank.
July 16, 2024

Even With Release Of Store List, Albertsons Kroger, C&S Have Lots More Work To Do

Taking Stock
“Today’s announcement changes nothing. The merger is not a done deal, far from it. We remain focused on stopping the proposed mega-merger for the same reasons we have stated since it was first announced over 20 months ago - because we know it would harm workers, it would harm shoppers,…
July 16, 2024

Associated Supermarket Group Opens Queens Location; Wakefern Funds $1 Million in Scholarships

Metro Beat
The Met Fresh in Ridgewood, Queens is the fourth venture for Danny Hamdan, and the eighth of the Hamdan family with ASG.
June 24, 2024

Philabundance Steps Up to Fight Summertime Food Insecurity

Soup to Nutz
While summer is often thought of as a time for fun, for many––children especially––summer is the hungriest time of the year.
June 24, 2024

Area Retailers Show Community Support; News From Goya and Vima Foods

Terri's Take
Proudly unveiling the 2024 Food World Market Study, plus news on local community support by area retailers.
June 17, 2024

With Dick Redner’s Passing, The Grocery Industry Loses One Of Its Unsung Stars

Appreciation
Jeff Metzger remembers the longtime leader of Redner's Markets, who died two days after his 73rd birthday on April 25.
April 29, 2024

NJFC Trade Relations Conference Draws Good-Sized Crowd

Metro Beat
And, the Inserra golf outing VIP cocktail reception and ASG's Vendor Summit
April 22, 2024

Big Wegmans Debut In Yardley, PA

Soup to Nutz
Plus, the Giant Company's third annual impact report and Wawa turns 60.
April 22, 2024

While Kroger, Albertsons Ready For Court Date, Negotiating With FTC Continues

Taking Stock
Among recent developments in the industry covered are the demise of Amazon's "just walk out" technology, more bad news for Walgreens and Rite Aid, Unilever selling its ice cream brands plus new store news and obituaries.
April 8, 2024

The Giant Company Names Joanna Crishock VP-Center Store Omnichannel Merchandising

The Giant Company announced March 27 that Joanna Crishock has been named vice president of center store omnichannel merchandising. Crishock will report directly to John Ruane, president of The Giant Company. The appointment is effective immediately. Crishock fills the role previously held by Parag Shah, who left the company in…
March 27, 2024

Imperial Distributors Names Joe Kirby CEO; Michael Sleeper Becomes Executive Chairman

Organizational changes, which take effect April 1, include Naomi Sleeper assuming the roles of president and chief growth officer.
March 25, 2024

Weis Promotes Umstead, O’Hara

Weis Markets recently announced the promotions of Mike Umstead to vice president of talent development and associate relations and Jack O’Hara to senior vice president of legal affairs and real estate. Prior to his promotion, Umstead worked as the company’s director of field human resources. He succeeds Bob Cline who…
March 16, 2024

Independent Grocer Sam Marrazzo Dies Age 76

Operator of Marrazzo's Market in Ewing, NJ was well known for greeting his customers each day and taking a personal interest in their stories.
March 16, 2024

Industry’s Golf Season Will Kick Off May 6 With MAFTO Outing

Soup to Nutz
During Women In History Month, looking at two successful female entrepreneurs from the food industry, and a shout-out to Crop's Fresh Marketplace being named IGA's Retailer Of The Year.
March 16, 2024

As Spring Approaches, Most Trade Shows, Dinners On The Horizon

Metro Beat
A Wild West-themed Key Food show, a new Livoti's Old World Market debut, and more.
March 16, 2024

Longtime Schmidt Baking Salesman Steven Leger Dies At 67

Longtime Schmidt Baking Company sales executive Steven Michael Leger passed away February 3 at the age of 67. Leger was born in Fitchburg, MA, to Rudolph Joseph and Rachel Blanche (Berube) Leger and was the oldest of six boys. Growing up, he excelled at sports. He threw almost 90 mph…
March 5, 2024

Millerchip Bolts Kroger For CFO Job At Costco; Merger Optimism Waning

Taking Stock
Recent developments in the proposed Kroger-Albertsons deal have only dampened hopes that the two retailers are making enough progress in convincing the FTC to approve the deal.
February 16, 2024

The Joy of Costco; Newman’s Own Supporting Girls Sports

Terri's Take
Taking a look at a new book on Costco, plus what's up with Newman's Own.
February 5, 2024

Wakefern Kicks Off The New Year With Changes

Metro Beat
Plus, Cravecon and the new Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown
January 26, 2024

Happy New Year Wishes And A 2023 Wrap Up From Area Food Banks.

Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio reports on how the new year is starting.
January 26, 2024

Kicking Off 2024 With Good News From Weis Markets

Terri's Take
Happy 2024 from Terri's Take
January 17, 2024

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
The 5th annual Sumas Family Foundation Holiday Celebration, Goya and King Kullen give back and a busy NY Produce Show.
December 21, 2023

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Industry giving during the holiday season ramps up to feed the hungry, including efforts by Philabundance, IFPA and the NY Produce Show, plus a new ice cream flavor celebrates The Giant Company's 100th anniversary.
December 21, 2023

Terri’s Take

Terri's Take
Some last-minute holiday gift ideas and a look at the new attitudes toward dieting brought about by the increased use of prescription medications for weight loss.
December 21, 2023

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Ronetco debuts new ShopRite of Sussex, NJ, FIA's 26th gala a big success.
November 21, 2023

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Wegmans debuts in Manhattan, MAFTO salutes The GIANT Company and John Ruane, Wawa highlights Diabetes Awareness Month.
November 21, 2023

Terri’s Take

Terri's Take
Recounting a busy month in the Balt-Wash market.
November 10, 2023

Sam Colalillo To Join ShopRite Of Hunterdon County

ShopRite of Hunterdon County, the family-owned company that operates five ShopRite stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, recently announced that Sam Colalillo has joined their business. A third-generation grocer, Sam will work with his father and president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Joe Colalillo, and the retail teams at the…
October 20, 2023

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Krasdale Foods celebrates 115th anniversary with amazing three-day extravaganza.
October 20, 2023

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Philadelphia - home to the Eagles and the Phillies - riding high in professional sports these days.
October 20, 2023

Marianne Santo, Longtime Wakefern Produce Executive, Dies At 61

The 38-year Wakefern produce executive was affectionately known as "the Watermelon Queen" for her skillful management of that category.
October 20, 2023

Terri’s Take

Terri's Take
The Taylor Swift effect comes for CPGs and Klein's hosts another successful charity golf outing.
October 18, 2023

Giant, Safeway Begin Negotiations With UFCW Locals 400, 27 For New B-W Labor Contracts

Taking Stock
Giant and Safeway work on new labor contracts for their stores in the Baltimore-Washington market.
October 10, 2023

Terri’s Take

Terri's Take
Recommended reads on the pencil market and the centuries-long history of ketchup.
September 21, 2023

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Can you say Schwarberfest?
September 21, 2023