The New Jersey Food Council is watching three proposed legislative changes. According to Linda Doherty, president and CEO, these include extended producer responsibility, liquor licensing reform and unemployment insurance. The EPR bill would require producers of packaging products sold in the state to implement stewardship plans. “Manufacturers are already working toward sustainable packaging and investing […]
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Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Applaud FDA’s Proposed Guideline Revisions
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs applauds the proposal by the Food and Drug Administration to update the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. For Pete and Gerry’s, this is a long-sought clarification as eggs will be classified as a “nutrient-dense” food, which, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Host Celebration, Store Renovation In Rochester, NY
Tops Friendly Markets is celebrating 25 years Oct. 11 at its 285 Upper Falls Blvd. location in the Rochester, New York, with a store reopening. This store, located in the heart of the city near The University of Rochester Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, The Eastman School of Music and the George […]
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UNFI Concludes 2022 Events With Natural Winter Show
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has completed its 2022 schedule of events wrapping up its Natural Winter show Oct. 5 in Las Vegas. Throughout the two-day event more than 2,000 UNFI customer attendees connected with suppliers offering an assortment across grocery, fresh, organic and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services offerings, which […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Appoints Flocco As CEO
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organics, a producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, has announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO. Flocco previously served as president and COO of Utz Brands, where he held day-to-day responsibility for the company’s commercial, financial and supply chain operations. He also served […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Partners With Red Cross Disaster Relief Campaign
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by Hurricane Ian. Through Oct. 19, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at all locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Donation containers for cash donations will be available […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Accepts Online SNAP EBT Payments
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced that SNAP EBT payments will be accepted across all of its clubs when members use their cards at checkout online or through the BJ’s mobile app. “Over the course of the last few months, we’ve been actively working to expand our online SNAP EBT payment options for our members across […]
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UNFI Expands Northeast Distribution Center Network
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has opened a 125,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution center in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The facility will expand the company’s overall capacity and ability to deliver a selection of products to support customer growth across the northeast. The addition of the Londonderry facility will help UNFI expand its refrigerated capacity, relieving pressure at […]