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

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…

Holiday celebrations, industry honors, World Cup buzz, community giving, and food security investments cap off a busy year across the regional grocery trade.

Greetings all and welcome to the beginnings of the winter season. I don’t know about you, but it seems with each passing year, the cold weather bothers me more and more, but we still trudge on and work in this wonderful industry. A big congratulations to the Isenberg family of…

Kevin reports in before he gets an overhaul. Keep an eye on this page for more info.

Greetings and I hope this finds everybody doing well. The country and the world have gone through a troubling and tension-filled few weeks. Let’s all hope that rational thinking and kindness can help us all heal and create a long lasting and peaceful environment for us, our family and friends.…

Hannaford supports local community organizations through the donation of its commission of a winning Power Ball ticket sold at its Rochester, NH store.

Plus, news from RDD and a recap of the Summer Fancy Food Show.

And, devastating news from Bozzuto's on the sudden passing of Jeff King, VP of center store.

Congrats to Lou Biscotti on his promotion and to RDD Associations on adding 14 new lines to their portfolio!

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

Charles Krasne was a groundbreaker in our industry who paved the way for today's industry leaders.

ShopRite's Can Can 2025 delivered sales and RDD Associates gathered for its annual bootcamp.

News from Tropical Cheese, Goya Foods and the NSA.

Congrats to Farrell McKenna on his promotion at STCR and news from RDD with the launch of their "RDD Essentials."

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

And, the Inserra golf outing VIP cocktail reception and ASG's Vendor Summit

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

Terrific new Foodtown debut from Shady Widdi and mark your calendars for the FOFI fundraiser being held May 9.

Plus, Cravecon and the new Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown

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

Ronetco debuts new ShopRite of Sussex, NJ, FIA's 26th gala a big success.

Krasdale Foods celebrates 115th anniversary with amazing three-day extravaganza.

Time to start considering getting out the warmer clothes and finish up the year successfully.

I hope this finds everyone enjoying the end of the summer and the beautiful weather and heat we have been experiencing so far in the Northeast. Between all of the industry golf outings, dinners and trade shows there certainly has been ample time to get out and enjoy the season…

Weinmann named Pres at RDD/ Fancy Food Show a Big Success

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SFA Accepting Applicants For Its Hot Product “Pitch Slam” Competition; Uncle Giuseppe’s Opens Third Garden State Location

NGA Steps Up Efforts To Support Independent Retailers In Their Battle Against Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger

NGA Show 2023 Is A Big Success

Key Food Kicks Off Trade Show Season/ John Cats Pens Best Seller

NYC Retailers Push for Stronger Law Enforcement Against Thiefs

Seasons Greetings and all the best in the New Year!

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