Fairfield, Connecticut-based Bigelow Tea has achieved recertification as a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 6,000 companies globally that are committed to using their businesses as a force for social and environmental change. Cindi Bigelow, third-generation president and CEO, carries on her grandmother’s legacy by giving back to people and the planet. “Being certified, and […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Northeast
Grocer At Forefront Of E-Commerce Evolution
Giant Food, its parent company Ahold Delhaize and their partner Peapod were ahead of the curve when it came to e-commerce. And what began as a call-in grocery delivery and pickup feature has blossomed into full portfolio of offerings. This is just one of many reasons the company is The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Retail Media Program
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched its retail media program, BJ’s Media Edge, using Microsoft PromoteIQ. The program offers brands an advertising solution to connect with the club’s members. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft and offer brand partners a highly effective, omnichannel approach in order to increase brand exposure to our members,” said Rachael […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Do Good Foods Introduces Carbon Reduced Eggs
Bedminster, New Jersey-based Do Good Foods has introduced Do Good Eggs, the company’s latest product innovation to fight food waste and combat climate change. Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings and a large foodservice supplier of egg products in the U.S., will work exclusively with the company to supply verified carbon reduced eggs starting in 2023 at foodservice […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Crispy Green Hires Shellenback As COO
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green has announced that Eric Shellenback has joined the company and taken on the role of COO. In this capacity, Shellenback is taking over the day-to-day management responsibilities for running the Crispy Green business. He is reporting to Angela Liu, CEO and founder. Shellenback has more than 25 years of CPG […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Northeast
Giant Food Is Title Sponsor Of Big Barbecue Event
For the seventh consecutive year, Maryland-based Giant Food was the title sponsor of the 30th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. After taking place virtually for the past two years, the event returned in-person June 25-26 in Washington, D.C., and benefited the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. The two-day event along Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues, between […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Phillips Foods Adds Three Products To Seafood Appetizer Line
Baltimore, Maryland-based Phillips Foods has added three new products to its seafood appetizer line. Shrimp Potstickers feature a mix of shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and glass noodles wrapped in a wheat pastry wrapper. Each bite is flavored with herbs and spices including coriander, ginger, sesame and garlic for an Asian-inspired flavor. Each potsticker is formed […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Free Nutrition Education
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating a milestone for its registered dietitian program, which has been helping customers make healthy choices for 20 years. Since its introduction in 2002, the program has become a staple for shoppers in-store and online. It provides free nutrition education from Hannaford’s registered dietitians and helps shoppers identify meal ideas and […]