Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Names Asarasi Winner Of 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit

Wakefern Food Corp. named Asarasi the winner of its 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit, held Nov. 3 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center. After a day of presentations and product demonstrations by eight suppliers, Asarasi impressed a panel of Wakefern leaders with its organic Sparkling Tree Water and Nekter Pop Probiotic Soda, earning […]

Posted inGrocery Research, Center Store, Deli News, National, News

The Campbell’s Co. Debuts 2025 State Of The Sides Report

The Campbell’s Company has released its annual State of the Sides report, a study that highlights Thanksgiving’s most popular side dishes. “Generations have turned to Campbell’s to create their holiday side dishes over the years, and this year’s report shows those classics are still at the heart of every holiday celebration,” said Marci Raible, VP of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Debuts Expanded Kosher Market In Livingston, NJ

Village Super Market has debuted a expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, on Nov. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring members of the Sumas family ownership, store management and Rabbi Teichman from the Vaad of MetroWest. The store marks the beginning of a new era in kosher shopping, providing expanded variety […]

Posted inAssociation News, National, News

FMI Celebrates 2025 Gold Plate Award Recipients

FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the recipients of its annual Gold Plate Awards, highlighting outstanding programs implemented by the retail food industry to encourage family meals. The program was founded in 2013. Examples include healthy family meals, quick and easy family meals and recipes, cooking with kids, themed dinners, breakfast with the […]

Posted inProduce News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City’s Brooks Named A 2025 IPFA Produce Manager Of The Year

Ragan Brooks, produce manager for the Food City in Abingdon, Virginia, has been named one of the 2025 IFPA Produce Manager of the Year grand-prize winners. Each year, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosts the annual Retail Produce Manager Awards. The program recognizes the top 20 produce managers within the industry and selects five […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, News, West

Sprouts Farmers Market Looking To Midwest, Northeast As New Growth Areas

Sprouts Farmers Market held its third quarter conference call Oct. 29, covering not only financial results but several other topics, including its plans around new store growth. By the end of this year, the Phoenix, Arizona-based grocer will have opened more stores than originally planned, and the pace will continue to ramp up, company executives […]

Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, National, News

FMI Report: What Drives Acceptance Of Gene Editing In Food

New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association provides details on how consumers perceive gene editing in food and agriculture and what drives their willingness to buy. The research, “Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Foods,” found that consumers are much more open to gene-edited products when the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West

Emerging Young Leaders Poised To Carry Northgate Founders’ Legacy Forward

Oscar González serves as COO and co-president of Northgate González Market. Brother Miguel had served alongside Oscar at the helm of the company until his recent retirement. Now brother Jesús has moved into the co-presidency slot with Oscar. As other members of the second generation begin to retire, Oscar believes that one of the top […]