Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania-based Clearly Clean Products LLC, a rolled-edge, recyclable food tray packaging company, has launched a full line of recyclable, overwrap food trays targeted specifically to grocery retailers and wholesalers. This solution, utilized primarily for poultry, meat, produce, seafood and deli, is a boxed program and features downgauged tray thicknesses to enable a quick, easy and […]
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 inWholesaler/Distributor News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Northeast
Winn To Succeed Palmer As CEO Of C&S Wholesale Grocers
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has announced that CEO Bob Palmer will retire on Oct. 2, with Chief Operating Officer Eric Winn succeeding him. Palmer, who will continue to serve on C&S’ board of directors, will work with Winn in the months ahead to ensure a smooth transition. Since his appointment as CEO in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates $100K To Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank
In honor of its 100th anniversary celebrations, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. employees joined Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank to volunteer and donate $100,000 to its Weekender Program, expanding food access for children in need across Berks and Schuylkill counties. “For nearly 100 years, The Giant Co. has been a purpose-led team that strives to connect families for a […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI, Crisp Platform Providing Retail Insights To CPGs
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has launched UNFI Insights, an open data platform developed with Crisp for the consumer goods industry. The platform is designed to provide suppliers with comprehensive and cohesive sales, inventory and deduction data across natural and conventional channels. Building on the companies’ relationship formed in summer 2021, it provides […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Welcomes Brigido’s Fresh Markets To Fold
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has announced that three Brigido’s Fresh Markets in Rhode Island have joined its roster of independently-owned supermarkets. The stores were acquired by independent grocers Mike and Melissa Fernandez, who are Allegiance Retail Service members and operate stores under the Foodtown banner. Established by Augusto Brigido […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Promotes Two Execs, Makes Key Addition
Zallie Family Markets has announced the promotions of Anthony Massoni to president and George Veit to VP of operations and merchandising at the family-owned and -operated company in New Jersey. In addition, the grocer has named Anika T. Parker as its director of human resources. The personnel moves come as the company celebrates its 50th […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Save A Lot Rolls Out Full Store Remodel in Alden, NY
To celebrate the renovation of its store at 13107 Broadway in Alden, New York, Save A Lot will offer shoppers discounts on meat, produce and grocery essentials July 30. The store’s new design features a contemporary evolution of the brand inspired by customer and employee feedback. Customers will notice a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $100K For Flood Relief, Recovery Efforts
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the recent flooding in Vermont, as well as New York’s Hudson Valley and New Hampshire. The donation from Hannaford will help the Red Cross provide refuge, meals and snacks, emotional support and health […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food, Divert Save 30.8M Pounds Of Food Waste In Past Year
In their first year of collaboration, Giant Food and West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc. processed more than 30.8 million pounds of wasted food, mitigating nearly 1,400 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. “We recognize our responsibility as a leader in the grocery space to make a positive impact on the environment and tackle waste reduction,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Adds Location, Finishes Upgrades At Six Stores
During the first half of 2023, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed a new store in its eastern footprint and completed upgrades at six locations. Opened in May, the store in Blue Hill, Maine, is the grocer’s 186th overall. It includes a variety of features designed to enhance the shopping experience, including an expansive selection of […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize Names Ruane As The Giant Co. President
Ahold Delhaize USA has named John Ruane as president of The Giant Co. “We have been fortunate to have John lead The Giant Co. as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA. “He has led the team […]
Posted inDeli News, Northeast
Blount Fine Foods Growing With Soup Business That’s Alive, Well
The fresh soup business continues to grow. Bob Sewall, chief customer officer and EVP of sales and marketing for Fall River, Massachusetts-based Blount Fine Foods, said the segment has increased about 200 percent in the past six years. Talking with The Griffin Report of the Northeast at the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California, Sewall […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Tastewise Introduces Generative AI Solution, TasteGPT
Tastewise, an AI-powered market intelligence platform based in New York, is launching TasteGPT, its next evolution of generative AI solutions. While Tastewise already incorporates generative AI to help users at companies like Nestlé, Campbell’s, Mars, Givaudan and PepsiCo discover dish concepts, validate new product ideas and generate market research reports, the company is expanding its […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, National, Northeast
The Hershey Company Investing In Innovation
The Hershey Company has been building a “snacking powerhouse” over the last few years, featuring both sweet and salty options, and innovation will continue to be a focus for the company in 2024. Allison Mason, Hershey’s strategic communications manager, talked with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Maggie Kaeppel during the recent Sweets & Snacks […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Quality Meats Acquires Processing Plant
Godshall’s, an employee-owned company founded in 1945 and America’s third largest turkey bacon brand, has purchased a processing plant in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, from Clemens Food Group for an undisclosed amount. The 53,000-square-foot processing plant sits on 10 acres and was operated by Clemens Food Group until late 2022. Godshall’s Quality Meats hopes that the plant will be […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, Northeast
Catania Oils Showcases Products, Monitors Trends At IDDBA Show
Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils spotlighted its new palm-based shortening products at the recent 2023 IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Anne Whitney, marketing generalist for the company, talked with The Griffin Report of the Northeast about the company and its products. “We actually had a customer of ours supply cookies that were made with our shortening,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Renovated Save A Lot Store Ready To Reopen In Perryopolis, PA
Save A Lot will hold a grand reopening July 15 for its recently renovated store at 3454 Pittsburgh Road in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. Part of Save a Lot’s efforts to work with its independent license owners to modernize stores across the country, the remodel reflects its new brand image, featuring an easier-to-shop footprint with new décor […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ARS Converts Two Brooklyn Stores To Foodtown Banner
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has announced changes involving two stores – both owned and operated by Fouad Elayyan – that will now carry the Foodtown banner in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn Harvest of Metropolitan Avenue, an ARS banner, has been converted to Foodtown of Metropolitan Avenue. It and Foodtown […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Dietz & Watson Focuses On Choices, Value During Inflationary Times
Philadelphia-based Dietz & Watson showcased its uncured frank and sausage category at the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Taylor Grissinger, senior retail marketing manager, spoke on the show floor with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Maggie Kaeppel. Grissinger said the company has new SKUs of 15-ounce franks, in four flavor varieties, under the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Cedar’s Foods Introduces New Hommus Packaging
Haverhill, Massachusetts-based Cedar’s Foods, a family-owned natural and organic brand, has unveiled a new look and feel for its hommus packaging labels. Company founders Abe and Layla Hanna created what they believed to be the perfect hommus – spelled with an “o” – was made. They made it the traditional way, with pure ingredients and a […]