The New Jersey Weights and Measures Association Inc. recognized Linda M. Doherty, president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), as Person of the Year at the 103rd Annual Conference earlier this month in Atlantic City. Each year, the membership of the New Jersey Weights and Measures Association selects a person who has […]
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Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Roche Bros. Co-Founder Dies At 85
Mr. Daniel F. “Bud” Roche, the retired co-founder and board chairman of Roche Bros. Inc. in Massachusetts and the founder of Hans Kissle Salad Co., died Wednesday. He was 85. Roche, along with his brother Pat—who died last year—opened their first store in 1952 in Roslindale, Mass. This first meat and produce store expanded in […]
Posted in, Grocery Industry, Northeast
Stop & Shop Survey: Half Of Shoppers Say Family Dinners Cramped By Time
As summer comes to an end and families get back into the school routine, parents consistently find themselves feeling pinched for time, according to The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC, which recently surveyed more than 500 shoppers on their dinner habits. The survey found that more than 40 percent of families rely on recipes […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Northeast
Crunch Pak Takes Sliced Apples To Big Apple
Crunch Pak took its sliced apples to the Big Apple Thursday as a team of 20 gave away free samples of fresh product under the company’s electronic billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Packages of FlavorZ, Foodles and DipperZ and 2-oz. mini bags were given away to New Yorkers on the street for four […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast
KeHE Partners With INFRA To Serve Independent Natural Food Stores
KeHE Distributors will partner with the Minneapolis-based Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) to service participating members in the Northeast U.S. This strategic alliance will enable participating INFRA members in the Northeast region to improve their purchasing position in the market and have a platform that is flexible enough to support innovation, according to Romeoville, […]
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Wegmans Adds Position To Tackle Sustainable Seafood Issues
Wegmans Food Markets has created a new position —VP of seafood sustainability—and Carl Salamone, formerly VP of seafood merchandising with 47 years of service, has moved into this role. Dave Wagner, a 25-year Wegmans veteran has been promoted to VP of seafood merchandising. When asked about his plans, Salamone said, “I’ve spent a good portion […]
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Blount Fine Foods Adds To Sales Team
Blount Fine Foods, a leading manufacturer of handcrafted artisan soups, sides and entrees, has added Caitlin Sewall to its sales team in the Northeast. She will hold the title of retail sales for that territory and will report to Lisa Fecera, director of retail sales. Sewall joins Blount after graduating from Assumption College in Worcester, […]
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Bertram Named SVP Of Store Strategy At Ahold USA
Ahold USA has appointed Nick Bertram as its SVP of store strategy and execution. In this role, which will be based in Carlisle, Pa., Bertram will lead the development, optimization and delivery of key operational support processes in partnership with Ahold USA’s retail divisions, as well as managing new business ventures. Bertram joins Ahold USA […]