Allegiance Retail Services opened a new Foodtown in Brooklyn, New York’s northern Bay Ridge neighborhood on June 26, with its product mix curated for the area. ARS said Bay Ridge is home to residents of Arabic, Irish, Italian, Greek, Asian, Hispanic and other descents, so the store offers an assortment of international foods and specialty […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Expands Size, Selection At Store In Gray, Maine
Hannaford Supermarkets has added about 12,000 square feet to its store in Gray, Maine. According to the July 7 announcement, the expansion added new services, features and convenience for customers. Local news reports said the expansion doubled the size of the store, which is located at 130 Shaker Rd. More perishables, more conveniences Expanded perishable […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, News, Northeast
NJFC Taps 2 For Board As Sitar Steps Down After 50 Years Of Service
The New Jersey Food Council has announced the election of two new members to its board of directors – Mary Demos of Whole Foods Market and Jonathan D’Orsi of ShopRite of Carteret – as Len Sitar steps down from the panel after nearly 50 years of service, the longest tenure in the organization’s history. Sitar, […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
Season 10 Of PFMA’s Shelf Confidence Premieres July 30
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is launching Season 10 of Shelf Confidence, the association’s podcast focused on trends, innovation and issues shaping the food and beverage industry. The new season premieres Thursday, July 30, with new episodes released Thursday mornings on PFMA’s social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the PFMA website and all major […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands, Wakefern
Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket To Go Dye-Free By January
Wakefern Food Corp. is updating its Own Brands food and beverage portfolio and plans to eliminate all synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from Bowl & Basket products by January 2027. The initiative will remove the ingredients from Bowl & Basket food and beverage items sold at Wakefern supermarket banners, reflecting changing customer preferences and supporting […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, News, Northeast
Avocados From Peru Serves Breakfast Aboard Navy Ship As Part Of Sail250
At the invitation of the U.S. Navy, Avocados From Peru participated in America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration, hosting a “Superfood Breakfast” aboard the USS Arlington on July 2. The breakfast, which took place prior to the International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor, recognized the service and dedication of the men and women of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, News, Northeast, UNFI, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Realigns Senior Leadership, Names New President, COO
United Natural Foods Inc. has announced leadership updates intended to help execute its strategy, which is focused on adding value for customers and suppliers while improving effectiveness and efficiency. The changes, which take effect Aug. 3, include Matteo Tarditi becoming president and COO, with responsibility for Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI’s product sales organizations, enterprise customer relationships, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Fill The Bus Campaign Raises Record $769K For Food Banks
Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record $769,300 during the company’s two-week food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs. Known regionally as Fill the Bus or Fill the Backpack, the campaign ran June 3-17. Shoppers donated at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support each store’s local Feeding […]