Entenmann’s has announced the nationwide rebrand of its Mini Snack Cakes line. The updates feature new branding graphics, a name change (formerly known as Entenmann’s Baker’s Delights) and contemporary packaging that leverages the iconic Entenmann’s logo to introduce more consumers to its offerings. The brand also is introducing two new flavor varieties designed to appeal […]
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Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
Saviers Joins Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Board
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Carl Saviers, divisional VP for the central region at EG America, to its board of directors. Saviers brings extensive leadership experience in the convenience retail sector and a deep understanding of operations, strategy and industry trends that will benefit PFMA and its members. In his role at […]
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NJFC Lauds Signing Of Organized Retail Crime Omnibus Bill
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) expressed its appreciation to Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew Platkin for the support of a comprehensive bill to combat organized retail crime and protect retail businesses and its workforce. Murphy signed the bill, A-4755/S-3587, on April 1. The legislation targets the leaders of criminal enterprises that are […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT
The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]
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Opening Dates Set For 2 New NYC Whole Foods Market Daily Shops
Whole Foods Market will open two more locations of its smaller format store concept this spring in New York City. The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a 10,000-square-foot store at 409 East 14th St. in the East Village’s StuyTown development, will open May 14. The Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, totaling 8,500 square feet […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Wakefern, ShopRite Partner For Earth Day Cleanup At NJ Park
About 50 volunteers from supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. and the ShopRite in Old Bridge, New Jersey, cleared about 30 bags of litter and debris from Old Bridge Waterfront Park on Earth Day, April 22. Wakefern volunteers who collected nearly 400 pounds of trash from the park during an Earth Month volunteer day last year […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast, Wakefern
Fairway Market To Offer Bagel Classes At NYC Store
Fairway Market plans to introduce a culinary venture with BagelUp to bring interactive bagel-making classes to its 74th Street Café on the Upper West Side in New York City. The classes, scheduled to kick off next month, will be led by BagelUp baker Reva Castillenti and offer participants an opportunity to roll, seed, boil and […]
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Baldor Specialty Foods Appoints McInerney President
New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of premium fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has appointed industry veteran David McInerney as its incoming president. McInerney, former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect, brings more than 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to Baldor. His addition comes […]