ShopRite of Hunterdon County President Joseph Colalillo was one of eight food industry executives FMI – The Food Industry Association honored with Executive Leadership Awards during its Midwinter Executive Conference on Marco Island, Florida. Colalillo, who served as chairman of Wakefern Food Corp. from 2005-23, received the Sidney R. Rabb Award for Statesmanship. In its […]
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‘One Quality-One Team’ Approach Has Catania Oils Poised For 2025, Future Growth
The Griffin Report caught up with Mark Coleman, SVP of global sales for Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils, following the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. A processor and packager of plant-based oils, Catania’s products are used in the bulk ingredient, foodservice, retail and private label markets in New England and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Welcomes Read As Chairman At Annual Meeting
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) welcomed a new chairman at its recent annual membership meeting and highlighted the addition of 33 members and 48 sponsors for 2025 – both of which set records for the organization. Jason Read, director of store operations, Region 1-Central and North Jersey of Wawa, is the new chairman, taking […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Giant Eagle Selects Grocery TV To Expand Retail Media Network
Giant Eagle has partnered with Grocery TV to expand the grocer’s omnichannel strategy with digital advertising in nearly 200 supermarkets. Giant Eagle selected Grocery TV for its in-store retail media model, which elevates the shopping experience, provides customer touchpoints for advertisers and streamlines network operations. “By partnering with Grocery TV, we are adding another notable […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Reimagines In-Store Experience Through Remodels, Upgrades
With more than $40 million dedicated to the remodeling and upgrading of more than a dozen supermarkets and fuel stations across its footprint, Tops Friendly Markets has taken substantial steps to modernize its facilities and improve accessibility and convenience for its customers. Recent remodels in key locations such as Baldwinsville, Grand Island and Williamsville, New […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Price Rite Marketplace, Feed the Children Mark 10th Anniversary
As part of the 2024 Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign, which marked a decade of partnership between Price Rite Marketplace and Feed the Children, the two organizations hosted 10 events in several states, distributing about 130,000 meals and essentials valued at nearly $1.4 million. These efforts reached more than 21,000 people in communities served by Price […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Donates $42K To Children’s Cancer Foundation
Weis Markets recently donated $42,000 to The Children’s Cancer Foundation Inc. at its store in Nottingham, Maryland. The funds were generated by customer round-up donations at checkout throughout December, along with a corporate contribution. CCF raises and distributes funds to support local pediatric cancer researchers and programs in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area. Since 1983, it […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets Thriving As Neighborhood Staple With Timeless Tradition
For over six decades, Tops Friendly Markets has been more than just a grocery store. It’s been a community hub, trusted neighbor and purveyor of quality products. With nearly 150 locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, Tops is woven into the fabric of the community. From fresh produce to everyday essentials, Williamsville, New York-based […]