The 85 million food allergy shoppers in the US wield more than $19 billion in grocery spending power - don't miss out...

April 13 was an eventful day in the Mid-Atlantic grocery industry as Redner’s  Markets held its first-ever vendor meeting before nearly 400 brokers, suppliers and distributors at the Redner’s Event Center in Reading, PA. Additionally, about 50 other vendors heard the presentation remotely via webcast. Kicking off the meeting was…

This week’s lineup captures a grocery industry being reshaped from multiple angles — supply shocks, shifting consumer behavior, and a decisive power shift toward private label. Start in the cocoa belt, where climate pressure and structural challenges are forcing a rethink of one of the world’s most entrenched supply chains.…

Themed dinner kits are a category where retailers can excel...

By the time you read this, the 2026 MLB season will be in full swing (pun intended); golf clubs will be cleaned and ready for the first tee off and flowers will bloom in gardens everywhere. After the harsh winter, we deserve sunshine and a reason to smile! March is…

By Alex Baloga, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Spring in Harrisburg always brings big conversations. This year, two stand above the rest for Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry: the Pennsylvania state budget and swipe fee reform. Both will shape the operating environment for food retailers across the Commonwealth…

Northeast grocery is set for a busy spring season...

Tariffs and a war with Iran are set to stress-test grocers all over again

Taking stock of expansion misfires, legal aftershocks, regulatory pressure, and uneven earnings...

It was slightly more than a month after former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen was forced out of the top job last March for ethical reasons that I began to hear the name Greg Foran bandied about the trade. But even the mention of a talented executive like Foran seemed a…

In an era of ICE sweeps, retailers need to be prepared...

The industry is already looking ahead to spring...

The grocery trade saw a full slate of developments this week, from leadership transitions to store expansion...

Amazon Books, Amazon Style, Amazon Pop-Up shops, Amazon 4-Star and now Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go – all physical retail stores and all failures (and either extinct or soon-to-be defunct). The one exception is Whole Foods Market, which is healthy but in my opinion not run as crisply as when…

Kraft Heinz will not go ahead with its planned split.

2025 was a fantastic year for the NJFC. Here's why...

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2026! As we usher in the New Year, I want to thank you all for being part of our journey here at Food Trade News, as well as for the role each and every one of you plays in our operation. In the…

Happy 2026 to our readers! This is indeed a special year (still without resolutions) as our country begins celebrating its Semiquincentennial or Bisesquicentennial, whichever you choose. Either way, it is the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Philadelphia is front and center of this yearlong celebration, of…

Dynamic Pricing. A term I first heard about 15 years ago when I wanted to buy baseball tickets to an Orioles-Red Sox game at Camden Yards. Scanning ticket pricing  for several other games I noticed that prices significantly varied for the same seats when other lesser teams played in Baltimore.…

Job cuts impacting federal workers, front-of-packaging label update, SNAP costs shifting to states and more legislative news.

As a protest marker, I’m guessing Omer Gajial, Albertsons’ executive VP-chief merchandising and digital officer, is taking a noble stand. He recently sent a broadcast email to the company’s vendors essentially stating that the Boise, ID-based chain will not accept price increases driven by tariffs. Of course, there are exceptions…

Three months ago, after Kroger’s attempt to acquire Albertsons failed, you might have guessed that the company’s bad judgment or bad luck would have cost CEO Rodney McMullen his job. After all, with nearly a billion dollars wasted and the morale of its associates impacted by the long, slow grind…

Weis Markets kicks off its fifth annual Weis 4 School fundraising program and this year's NJFC golf outing was a big winner.

Legislation to expect in 2024 and beyond

Recommended reads on the pencil market and the centuries-long history of ketchup.

Can you say Schwarberfest?

118th Congress Convenes

MAFTO Brings Joy To Children This Holiday Season; Tom Ridge Scholarship From PFMA

Wegmans Make Its Top Ten Debut in This Year's Purpose Power Index; Iconic Candy Brand Celebrates 75 Years With Short Film

Hectic Lame Duck Session Occurring

In the past two months, the two supermarket powerhouses have faced legal challenges from attorneys general in three states and Washington, DC, as well as intense scrutiny from the U.S. Senate and distrust from multiple labor unions which have accused the chains of potentially creating job losses, despite the fact…

I can’t think of anyone in the nearly 50 years of writing about the food business that’s more altruistic and selfless than Brown, who confirmed on November 16 that he will be stepping away from the hugely successful grocery business that he’s built over the past 34 years to run.

Holiday Galas Get Underway; Industry Loses a Leader

It’s the season of giving plus a recap of the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show.

It’s clear that the union revival isn’t going away anytime soon; it’s also clear that those companies that are perceived to treat their associates fairly will find that only a small percentage of their associates are likely to become union members.

Inflation Disrupts Americans' Eating and Food Shopping Patterns; Aldi and Lidl Offer Cost Effective Thanksgiving Options

White House Plans To Combat Hunger, Encourage Healthier Eating

What are the chances of this transaction being successfully completed? And, if a deal does ultimately get done, what would the final version look like?

Stop & Shop Ramps Up NYC Remodels; Douglas Sales Celebrates 65th

Shows Are Back And We Review Expo East And NFRA. Plus NJFC Good Government Coverage