Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co.’s Healing Our Planet initiative has raised more than $1.46 million to support Rodale Institute, Planet Bee Foundation and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Now in its third year, the campaign has raised more than $5.6 million to grow health and sustainability initiatives. John Ruane, interim president of The Giant Co., announced the […]
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 inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food To Again Host National Capital Barbecue Battle
For the eighth consecutive year, Giant Food will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, which is set for June 24-25 in Washington D.C. Now in its 31st year, the event benefits USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Food Service News, Northeast
Restaurantware Rolls Out Compostable To-Go Packaging, Cup Line
New York-based Restaurantware has launched a collection of more than 50 no-added PFAS sugarcane take-out and catering products. Restaurantware’s Pulp Safe line includes compostable plates, cups, trays and take-out packaging containers produced from repurposed sugarcane fiber. The expansion covers all addressable segments in the catering, fast food, delivery, buffet, grocery, hospitality and restaurant markets. The Pulp […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
New-Look ShopRite Reopens, Ready To Serve Staten Island
Mannix Family Supermarkets, a family-owned and -operated Staten Island, New York-based company, recently celebrated the grand reopening of the ShopRite of Forest and Richmond. A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration June 11 featured store samplings and performances by jugglers and a local high school marching band. The company shared in a statement on LinkedIn that […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
UNFI’s Regional Restructuring Aimed At Efficiency, Service
Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI said its decision to consolidate four operating regions into three will enhance profitability, speed decision-making and reduce administrative layers. The restructuring to three regions – East, Central and West – will eliminate about 150 roles, primarily in management or supervisory positions, according to the company. In March, UNFI named Erin Horvath […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Northeast
Baldor Specialty Foods’ President Muzyk Announces Retirement
Bronx, New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods has announced the upcoming retirement of Michael Muzyk, president of the company and an icon in the food distribution industry. Muzyk’s retirement will commence at the end of 2023. After a career spanning almost 30 years, Muzyk has been looking forward to enjoying more downtime with family and friends […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Concludes 2023 Annual Natural Holiday Show
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. held its Natural Holiday Product Show June 7-8 at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, where it showcased natural products to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the upcoming holiday selling period. More than 2,500 customers visited more than 730 exhibitors during the two-day show. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Hershey Meets Consumers’ Demands For Wellness Options
Sponsored content Shoppers in 2023 are making candy purchase choices based on the occasion and their physical, mental, and emotional needs. Consumer spending trends show that they want new options. A better-for-you (BFY) portfolio gives shoppers more opportunity to incorporate wellness into the snack foods they enjoy while maintaining the great taste and flavor they […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Harris Teeter Launches Delivery In Baltimore, Greater Maryland
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched delivery to customers across Baltimore and throughout greater Maryland. The retailer will deliver fresh products and grocery essentials to customers’ doorsteps by company employees To commemorate the launch, Harris Teeter donated $10,000 to the Maryland Food Bank and launched a fundraising campaign to donate an additional $25 for each eligible grocery […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Giant Eagle Introduces Leap Media Group For Brand Engagement
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle announced the launch of Leap Media Group, an internally-developed retail media network that taps into the retailer’s engagement with more than four million households driven by its myPerks loyalty platform. Leap Media Group allows brands to leverage the insights garnered through its loyalty programs to reach consumers during decision-making moments. After more than […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Adds Conveyor Belt Cover For Sustainability Advertising
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is using the checkout counter to amplify its new “Planet Hannaford” sustainability initiative. Checkouts across all stores are outfitted with MessageWrap printed conveyor belt covers to help increase awareness of the “Planet Hannaford” platform. Planet Hannaford promotes the retailer’s sustainability efforts under one, customer-facing banner that encourages customers to make eco-friendly […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Little Leaf Farms Plans To Open New Greenhouse In Fall 2023
Devens, Massachusetts-based Little Leaf Farms has plans to open a new greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania this fall. This will be the fifth greenhouse for Little Leaf Farms, and the brand’s second greenhouse in Pennsylvania. With the expanded capacity of 10 additional acres of indoor production of fresh, sustainably grown lettuce, Little Leaf Farms will increase its retail presence to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bravo Supermarkets, Northeast
CTown Supermarkets Opens New Location In Manhattan, NY
CTown Supermarkets opened a new location June 2 at 1660 Madison Ave. in Manhattan, New York. The supermarket offers more than 7,000 square feet of groceries for the Spanish Harlem community. The new location expands CTown Supermarkets’ store count within New York City neighborhoods, where the brand was established in 1975. Founded as “true neighborhood supermarkets,” all […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Introduces Kisses Candy With Milk Filling
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s has introduced new Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious candies, featuring a chocolate milk filling packed into the center of a milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses candy. Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious chocolates build on the permanent Kisses portfolio. The candy is wrapped in light-blue foils that are adorned with glasses of milk. “Inspired by the special tastes of childhood, Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Whole Foods Market Opens Store June 28 In Washington, D.C.
Whole Foods Market opened a 47,000-square-foot store June 28 at 7130 12th St. NW in Washington, D.C. Part of the historic Walter Reed development, the store’s design showcases new colors and finishes to blend with the architecture of the old army hospital. The new location’s product assortment features more than 800 local items from across the […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Wakefern Names Aggarwal As New VP, Controller
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the appointment of Parul Aggarwal, as VP, Controller for Wakefern Financial Services. She will report to Wakefern’s CFO Neil Falcone. Aggarwal will oversee accounting operations, payroll, tax and compliance for Wakefern Financial Services. She will also head external financial reporting, including quarterly consolidations and financial statements, annual audited financial […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Welch’s Fruit Snacks Introduces Zero Sugar Fruity Bites
Park Ridge, New Jersey-based PIM Brands, the maker of Welch’s Fruit Snacks, has introduced new Welch’s Zero Sugar Fruity Bites. Welch’s Zero Sugar Fruity Bites are 100 percent sugar-free, with 25 percent fewer calories than the original Welch’s Fruit Snacks. The snacks are free of fat, gluten, aspartame and preservatives. With four in 10 shoppers […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Receives $150K Grant Award For Food Safety, Training
The New Jersey Food Council has been awarded a $149,800 grant from the customized training program in New Jersey’s Department of Labor to support food handlers and provide safety training for supermarkets, grocers and convenience stores. The grant will support the partnership between the NJFC and the Office of Continuing Education at Rutgers University, which […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Inc. Appoints Kessler As New CIO
Schenectady, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets, has named Scott Kessler as its new EVP, chief information officer. Kessler will provide leadership and expertise to operating companies through Northeast Shared Services and report to Frank Curci, CEO of Northeast Grocery Inc. He will spearhead the development and […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Hannaford Participates In Roundtable On Farmworker Safety
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets participated in a roundtable presentation focused on farmworker safety and well-being May 10-11 at the Dairy Sustainability Alliance spring meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Hannaford was represented by Leigh Chase, director of center store merchandising, and George Parmenter, the brand’s lead for sustainability and health, who spoke about Hannaford’s collaboration with dairy […]