iFresh Inc., an Asian American supermarket chain and online grocer based in Long Island City, New York, is expanding its online grocery delivery service to Florida, Maryland and Massachusetts, in addition to New York. Now, residents who live within a 60-mile radius of certain iFresh chain stores in Miami, Orlando, Rockville, Maryland and Boston will […]
Category: Northeast
The Shelby Report of the Northeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bimbo Bakeries USA Settles Class Action Lawsuit On Labeling Claims
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit commenced in 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Ang v. Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. (Case No. 13-CV-01196-HSG-NC). The court denied certification of the plaintiffs’ damages claims and Bimbo Bakeries USA has denied and continues to deny the allegations […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hershey Expands Commitment To Ethical Cocoa Supply Chain
The Hershey Co. has expanded its Cocoa For Good program, committing to 100 percent direct-sourced cocoa in high-risk areas by 2025, which will include all of its cocoa sourced by its suppliers from Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. This expanded commitment will make Hershey’s cocoa from these countries traceable from the farm to the first point of purchase, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Strassburger Meats Introduces StrassBurger On National Beef Burger Day
Strassburger Meats, which has supplied Manhattan’s finest steakhouses with top-quality steak for more than 150 years, recently celebrated National Beef Burger Day by introducing StrassBurgers, made from 100 percent top-quality ground beef. StrassBurgers debuted exclusively in Morton Williams Supermarkets in Manhattan. “We’ve been in the meat business forever, and know where the best meat comes from, whether you’re […]
Posted inNortheast, Dairy News
Folios Cheese Wraps Are Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto Approved
Edison, New Jersey-based Folios Cheese Wraps are keto-approved, lightly baked sheets of cheese that can be wrapped, stuffed, rolled, melted, crisped and baked. The wraps are made of 100 percent all-natural cheese that is lactose and gluten-free, made without wheat, starch, fillers or added sugar and has 1g of carbs. It is the first and […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Northeast, Plant-Based News
MamaMancini’s Launches Campaign To Promote Plant-Based Meatballs
MamaMancini’s is promoting its new plant-based meatballs and sauce, made with Beyond Beef, a plant-based ground meat made by Beyond Meat. East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc. has begun a major national marketing campaign on Sirius XM Radio to promote the new product. The campaign is airing on an estimated 25 Sirius XM channels […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Company Partners With Flashfood App At Select Stores
The Giant Company is partnering with the Flashfood app, which allows shoppers to purchase fresh food, including produce, meat, deli and bakery products, nearing its best before date at significantly reduced prices. The Flashfood app is available at four Giant stores in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “The Giant Company is committed to doing everything it can to preserve the […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Extends 10% Pay Increase For Associates
Stop & Shop, together with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), has announced the extension of its 10 percent pay increase for hourly store associates through July 4. This appreciation pay recognizes associates’ efforts throughout the pandemic and covers approximately 56,000 associates in more than 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Cumberland Farms Launches Curbside Pickup In Massachusetts
Cumberland Farms, a coffee, gas and convenience retailer and a member of the EG America family, has launched curbside pickup via its SmartPay Rewards app at all New Concept stores across Massachusetts. Available daily between the hours of 6 a.m.-9 p.m., guests can now order everyday essentials and hot food, including pizza, to be delivered to their vehicle […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Principe Unveils Cured Meat And Cheese Snack Pack
Brooklyn-based Principe has launched a new-to-market “Double D.O.P. Snack Pack” with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano and featuring a pairing of truly Italian cured meat and cheese. Sourced from select heritage breed pigs, Prosciutto di Parma is imported from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy known for its sweet, aromatic and dry mountain air. […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Unveils Twix Cookies & Creme Ice Cream Bar
Hackettstown, New Jersey-based Mars has unveiled its newest ice cream product, the Twix Cookies & Creme Ice Cream Bar. Inspired by the Twix Cookies & Creme Chocolate Candy Bar, it is packed with vanilla ice cream mixed with chocolate cookie pieces and topped with crunchy chocolate cookies. “We’re thrilled to kick off summer celebrations this […]
Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retailers
Wegmans Announces 1,842 New Employee Scholarship Recipients
Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets says its Employee Scholarship Program will award college tuition assistance to 1,842 new recipients for the upcoming academic year. The company expects to pay out approximately $5 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2020-2021 school year. Visit wegmans.com/scholarship to view the list of this […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Redner’s Joins PFMA, President/CEO Appointed To Board Of Directors
Redner’s Markets has joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), which advocates for thousands of grocers, convenience stores and wholesalers throughout the state. Redner’s President and CEO Ryan Redner was appointed to the PFMA Board of Directors. “Redner’s is 100-percent employee owned and has been serving Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland customers loyally for more […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Crispy Green Hires Youngman As New Chief Sales Officer
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has hired Ryan Youngman as chief sales officer to provide strategy and leadership on growing its sales and distribution network for 2020 and beyond. Youngman brings a unique set of experience and capabilities in leading natural emerging brands as they go through rapid growth. Having held leadership roles in […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Offers Families Free Seed Pods, Activity Books
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is giving kids a reason to play in the dirt with its first-ever Grow & Learn Program developed to teach little gardeners how to grow their own vegetables and herbs. Starting this month and while supplies last, Stop & Shop will be giving away free seed pods and activity books […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Hershey Stockholders Elect Crawford To Board Of Directors
Victor L. Crawford has been elected to The Hershey Co. Board of Directors at the company’s recent annual stockholders meeting. Crawford brings deep executive and leadership experience to the Hershey board. He is currently the CEO of the pharmaceutical segment for Cardinal Health Inc., a global healthcare services and products company. He has held senior management […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Northeast
J&J Snack Foods Adds Minute Maid 100% Juice Sticks To Portfolio
J&J Snack Foods Corp., based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is introducing Minute Maid 100 percent Juice Sticks. They are available in two variety packs, featuring classic Minute Maid flavors. Each 1.65-fluid ounce stick is 25 calories, 5 grams of sugar and is free from many common allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, gluten and soy. The […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
NORTHEAST: Stop & Shop Notifies Customers Of Potential Data Security Issue
Stop & Shop says it recently discovered a potential data security issue at five store locations in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Illegal skimming devices known as “shimmers” were identified as part of routine security scans at these locations. Stop & Shop took immediate action to remove the devices and review store video surveillance in […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NJFC’s Doherty, NJ Food Industry Leaders Named To Governor’s Council
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) President and CEO Linda Doherty to the Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council as the state’s nine major industries kick-start the economy this week. “As we take the nascent steps needed to return to economic vibrancy, I am eager to highlight the perspective […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
DailyPay Working With Supermarkets To Support Employees
New York City-based DailyPay, a provider of the daily pay benefit, has joined forces with many of the country’s leading supermarkets to support their workers who are on the frontlines of the global health crisis. Now, more than one in eight grocery store workers across the country has this financial control at a time when […]