Plant Based World Expo North America held its fifth event Sept. 24-25 at the Javits Center in New York City, presenting the future of the industry to retail and foodservice professionals. The event highlighted the innovation and longevity of the plant-based sector, setting the stage for what’s next in food and beverage for key stakeholders. […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inSupply Chain News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI’s Driver Ambassador Program Names 2024 Elite Drivers
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has recognized three of its employees as 2024 Elite Drivers of the Year as part of its Driver Ambassador Program. To celebrate this achievement, each driver was awarded $10,000. Additionally, each distribution center in which the Elite Driver resides receives a premium, UNFI-branded Navistar LT625 tractor to use for deliveries […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop President Reid To Retire, Wheeler To Assume Role
Roger Wheeler, chief commercial and supply chain officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, has been appointed president of Stop & Shop, effective Sept. 30, as current President Gordon Reid plans to retire in mid-2025. “At Ahold Delhaize USA, it’s a strength of our organization that we have a depth of internal leadership talent which will ensure […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets To Purchase 2 Sunnyway Food Stores In PA
Weis Markets has entered into an agreement to purchase certain assets of Sunnyway Foods Stores’ supermarkets at 49 Warm Spring Road in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and 212 N. Antrim Way in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. “Sunnyway Foods, the Martin family and its associates are known for their service and dedication to their communities,” said Jonathan Weis, Weis Markets’ chairman and CEO. “As a […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
FCCfGG To Hail Food Industry Pros, Policy Makers At Annual Breakfast
The Food Council Committee for Good Government (FCCfGG) will hold the golden anniversary of its “Good Government” Breakfast on Oct. 1 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. State lawmakers and food industry leaders will be discussing key issues and honoring those who support good government principles. Attendees will hear about issues […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Debuts In NYC’s Upper East Side
Whole Foods Market opened its first smaller format store, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on Sept. 18 in New York City’s Lenox Hill neighborhood in the Upper East Side. Located at 1175 Third Ave., the 9,101-square-foot store is designed to bring fresh, quality ingredients to urban customers. “Opening this first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Elects New Board Members
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has appointed several new members to fill recently vacated seats on the board of directors. The new board members – all of whom have been unanimously approved – have undergone a comprehensive orientation program over the summer. As part of the process, President and CEO Linda Doherty outlined the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Village Super Market CEO Stepping Down, Successors Named
Village Super Market CEO Robert Sumas has notified the board of directors of his decision to step down as CEO and interim chairman of the board effective Dec. 13. The board plans to appoint John J. Sumas as new CEO and Nicholas Sumas as president and chairman of the board of directors, effective Dec. 13. […]