Posted inDairy News, Northeast

Weis Markets Launches New Ice Cream Product Line

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its Weis By Nature ice cream product line. It is a collection of flavors produced in the company’s creamery without GMOs or artificial flavors, preservatives, colors or ingredients.  It comes in 11 flavors, including chocolate, coffee, cookies ‘n cream, fudge twirl (vanilla ice cream swirled with fudge), mint chocolate chip, vanilla bean, peanut butter cup (peanut butter […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, Sustainability News

UNFI’s Solar Investments Expected To Reduce Operational Costs

Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has completed its largest solar array investment to date at its distribution center in Howell, New Jersey. The 3.2-megawatt roof mounted solar array is the company’s eighth solar installation and is three times larger than any previous installation. UNFI also plans to complete LED energy lighting upgrades at […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast

New Hampshire Industry Remains Strong Despite Challenges

New Hampshire ended the halfway point of the 2023 fiscal year $200 million ahead of estimates and $40 million more than the previous year. According to Kevin Daigle, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Grocers Association, Gov. Chris Sununu recently unveiled his proposed budget that will look to continue cutting and/or eliminating taxes and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Hannaford Supermarkets Names Store Manager Of The Year

Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has named Mike Capsalis as “Store Manager of the Year.” Capsalis, who is manager of the Hannaford on Fort Eddy Road in Concord, New Hampshire, was selected from 185 company locations across New England and New York. Capsalis has served as a Hannaford employee for more than three decades, including 18 years […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast

The Hershey Co. Extends NCAA Promotional Partnership

Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Co. has announced a six-year extension with CBS Sports, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and the NCAA as its “Official Confectionary Partner.” The renewed deal will include Hershey’s growing salty snack brands, Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and SkinnyPop Popcorn, as the “Official Pretzel and Popcorn Partner” of the NCAA. “NCAA March Madness is bursting with excitement, fun and […]

Posted inExceptional Independents, Home Page Latest News, Northeast

Shelby Publishing Celebrates Northeast EIA Winners

On the following pages, Shelby Publishing is proud to present its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers, technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this new awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president. “Independents are […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast

UNFI Shares Plans For Distribution Center In Manchester, PA

Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI is building a new distribution center at 1025 Locust Point Road in Manchester, Pennsylvania. The 1.3-million-square-foot property will help the company continue to serve its growing customer base in the region. The temperature-controlled facility is under construction and expected to be finished over the next 15 months. This new facility will be […]