Last updated on December 26th, 2024
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has promoted Delaney Redford to director of public affairs for her work on behalf of food retailers, including supermarkets, independent grocers and convenience stores and their supplier partners.
“In just under three years since she joined the NJFC team out of college, Delaney has helped advance our agenda and implement the four pillars of our association’s mission,” said Linda Doherty, president and CEO. “Her dynamic work ethic and ability to connect with members, policy makers, legislators and other business trade groups have been a tremendous asset to the NJFC agenda.”
Redford plays a critical role in grassroots advocacy and member engagement on priority policy issues, such as combatting organized retail crime, food insecurity and packaging mandates. She has initiated many member relations campaigns, including a new membership campaign called “Welcome Wednesdays.”
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Redford coordinates membership policy committees and provides members with important and timely communications through a weekly newsletter and regular social media updates. She also is helping NJFC to modernize operations with fresh ideas and perspectives.
Redford will continue to coordinate public affairs campaigns to support legislative and regulatory issues that impact the food retail and distribution industry. She will be taking a greater leadership role in legislative advocacy, fostering relationships with policymakers and coordinating with other trade associations on legislation.
The NJFC is the state’s trade association representing nearly 400 companies, including 1,200 retail food stores, wholesalers, manufacturing and service companies that collectively employ more than 250,000 associates in the state.
