The American Chemistry Council (ACC) says that Wegmans Food Markets Inc. has joined the association’s Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG). Wegmans is the first retailer to join the FFRG, a self-funded group in ACC’s Plastics Division dedicated to driving growth in polyethylene film recovery. Wegmans is a family-owned regional supermarket chain based in Rochester, N.Y., […]
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Posted in, Executive News, Northeast
Former Tesco Exec Appointed President Of Giant Landover
Ahold USA has appointed Gordon Reid, a former executive with Tesco, as president of its Giant Landover division, effective Nov. 4. Reid replaces Bhavdeep Singh, EVP of operations, who has served as interim president since September. Singh continues to serve as EVP of operations for Ahold USA. Reid will manage all aspects of the division […]
Posted in, Northeast, Organic Natural
How To Set A Store To Appeal To Natural/Specialty Shoppers
by Michael, Jeremy and David Isenberg/Chex Finer Foods Special to Shelby Publishing Co. In today’s retail marketplace, we are increasingly seeing that natural and specialty foods are driving sales, excitement and profits. To maximize your sales of these items, retailers are following three key paths: 1. Integrating with mainstream grocery; 2. Driving consistent off-shelf displays […]
Posted in, New Products, Northeast
Perry’s Ice Cream Celebrates 95 Years With Anniversary Flavor
In honor of its 95th year in business, Perry’s Ice Cream is celebrating with the release of a limited-edition anniversary flavor fitting of its hometown in western New York, Sponge Candy. Sponge Candy is caramel sugar flavored ice cream with caramelized sugar swirls and sponge candy pieces. Similar to the chicken wing, sponge candy has […]
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Weis Markets’ CEO Leaves Company
Weis Markets Inc. President and CEO David J. Hepfinger has left the company to pursue other interests. Company Vice Chairman Jonathan H. Weis replaces him as interim CEO. Robert F. Weis remains company chairman. “We thank Dave for his service and contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Weis. Hepfinger also has […]
Posted in, National, Northeast
NJFC President Honored As N.J. Weights And Measures Person Of The Year
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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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 […]