Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has named Elena Kabasinskas as group VP of strategy, planning and transformation while promoting Michael Day to SVP of strategy, business development and architecture. Kabasinskas will oversee the business processes and change management efforts that accelerate strategies to help the cooperative meet customers’ evolving needs. “We’re thrilled to welcome Elena […]
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 inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food, Baltimore City Partner For SNAP, EBT Promo Code
Giant Food has begun a partnership with Baltimore City, Maryland, that will help residents with SNAP and EBT benefits save on produce throughout the area. The program supports access to healthy produce at a critical time as recent federal rollbacks of SNAP Emergency Allotments result in many individuals being challenged to stretch their food dollars even […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Handy Seafood’s Maryland Facility Receives ‘AA+’ Certification
Handy Seafood has announced that its domestic facility in Crisfield, Maryland, has received an “AA+” rating for food safety from the British Retail Consortium Global Standard, a safety and quality certification program. The prestigious “AA+” grade is the highest rating that a facility can receive. The BRCGS certification is a mark of excellence that is […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Northeast
AppCard In-Lane Terminal Combats Digital Coupon Discrimination
Sponsored content Digital coupon discrimination disproportionately affects low-income and elderly populations The rise of digital coupons has brought great convenience to shoppers, but it has also brought an unintended consequence: digital coupon discrimination. This type of discrimination occurs when some shoppers are unable to take advantage of digital coupons because they do not have access […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Helps Emerging Brands Expand Their Distribution
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. is using its network to help emerging brands expand distribution with UNFI’s customer base to better reach North American consumers. To serve more than 30,000 retail customer locations, UNFI relies on its 56 distribution centers, representing more than 30 million square feet of warehouse space to facilitate the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
VRGA Wary Of Paid Family, Medical Leave Proposal
The Vermont State Legislature convened Jan. 4 and has reached its halfway point. According to the February newsletter from the Vermont Retail & Grocers Association, legislators had said addressing the state’s housing shortage was a top priority. Eight weeks in, little progress had been made. As various committees were engaged in work during the first […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Adds Free Virtual Nutrition Program Themes
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has added a variety of new virtual nutrition programs to its monthly schedule for April. Sessions, which are free to Weis Rewards Card holders, are designed by the grocer’s team of registered dietitians to accommodate a variety of customer needs. New program topics for April include: Nutrient crash course; Kids bread making; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Tops Raises More Than $321K For JDRF
Campaign in 30th year of helping to find cure for Type 1 diabetes Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on its 53rd year to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. This year, the campaign was held March 5-25. This year marks the 30th year Tops has helped […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Edible Garden Reports On Sustainability Initiatives
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden has provided an update on its sustainability initiatives, including the company’s participation in Walmart’s Project Gigaton, an effort to remove emissions in the global value chain by 1 billion metric tons by 2030. Edible Garden’s 2022 Project Gigaton impact included: 32 metric tons of materials recycled; 200 barrels of oil […]
Posted inFeature, Beverage News, Northeast
PepsiCo Investing Heavily In Diversity, Inclusion, Sustainability
Pep Positive ‘overarching umbrella’ of how company approaches better initiatives PepsiCo is continuing its diversity, equity and inclusion journey and is in the second year of a five-year, $575 million investment focusing on communities – primarily those that are underserved. Kent Montgomery, SVP of industry relations and multicultural development, and Chris Yemma, senior director of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Center Store, Northeast
Bascom Maple Farms Helps Increase Sales Of Protein Products
Brattleboro, Vermont-based Bascom Maple Farms recently highlighted how its maple syrup can help food manufacturers enhance the taste, texture and quality of meat, poultry and seafood products. According to Mintel’s “2022 Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Protein” report, maple, brown sugar and sweet appeared among the fastest-growing flavors used in meat product launches. Increasing prices are also […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Tops Markets Introduces Sustainable Products, Services
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has shared some of the ways the company is celebrating Earth Month through its sustainable initiatives and services. Potato packaging Tops has begun to transition to BioFlex bags instead of traditional plastic bags for its potatoes. BioFlex is a sustainable technology that increases the natural microbial activity in modern landfills […]
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Brooklyn Cured Redesigns Hot Dog Packaging, Adds Two Products
Brooklyn, New York-based Brooklyn Cured has launched new packaging for its all-beef New York Style hot dogs. The new packaging includes new colors and graphics to attract more consumer attention in store, as evidenced by increased velocity and sales. “We’re from Brooklyn, so of course we are inspired by Coney Island, but there are great hot-dog […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches New Ice Cream Product Line
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its Weis By Nature ice cream product line. It is a collection of flavors produced in the company’s creamery without GMOs or artificial flavors, preservatives, colors or ingredients. It comes in 11 flavors, including chocolate, coffee, cookies ‘n cream, fudge twirl (vanilla ice cream swirled with fudge), mint chocolate chip, vanilla bean, peanut butter cup (peanut butter […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, Sustainability News
UNFI’s Solar Investments Expected To Reduce Operational Costs
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has completed its largest solar array investment to date at its distribution center in Howell, New Jersey. The 3.2-megawatt roof mounted solar array is the company’s eighth solar installation and is three times larger than any previous installation. UNFI also plans to complete LED energy lighting upgrades at […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
New Hampshire Industry Remains Strong Despite Challenges
New Hampshire ended the halfway point of the 2023 fiscal year $200 million ahead of estimates and $40 million more than the previous year. According to Kevin Daigle, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Grocers Association, Gov. Chris Sununu recently unveiled his proposed budget that will look to continue cutting and/or eliminating taxes and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Names Store Manager Of The Year
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has named Mike Capsalis as “Store Manager of the Year.” Capsalis, who is manager of the Hannaford on Fort Eddy Road in Concord, New Hampshire, was selected from 185 company locations across New England and New York. Capsalis has served as a Hannaford employee for more than three decades, including 18 years […]
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Stop & Shop Expands Flashfood Program Across New York
Flashfood has expanded availability of its program across more than 60 Stop & Shop New York stores. Since partnering with Stop & Shop in 2021, more than 30,000 shoppers across the Northeast have used Flashfood, resulting in nearly $500,000 in grocery savings and 233,280 pounds of food being saved from ending up in landfills. With 60 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Extends NCAA Promotional Partnership
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Co. has announced a six-year extension with CBS Sports, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and the NCAA as its “Official Confectionary Partner.” The renewed deal will include Hershey’s growing salty snack brands, Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and SkinnyPop Popcorn, as the “Official Pretzel and Popcorn Partner” of the NCAA. “NCAA March Madness is bursting with excitement, fun and […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Shelby Publishing Celebrates Northeast EIA Winners
On the following pages, Shelby Publishing is proud to present its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers, technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this new awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president. “Independents are […]