Whole Foods Market will open a 43,406-square-foot store Jan. 17 in The Shops at 801 Evergreen Way in South Windsor, Connecticut, its fifth location in the greater Hartford area. The South Windsor store’s design includes tile textures and a neutral color palette, connecting to the surrounding natural landscape. Its product assortment includes more than 1,000 items […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
New Scholarship Honors Longtime NJFC Leader
Linda Doherty, who has served as president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) for 20 years, was hailed for her service with a $5,000 President’s Scholarship, to be awarded annually to a student from a member company or family member. NJFC launched the scholarship through an advertising journal, which was distributed at […]
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ARS Makes It Official: Fantozzi New President, COO
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a supermarket services cooperative based in Iselin, New Jersey, has named Joe Fantozzi as president and COO, effective immediately. Fantozzi was named interim president and COO in September, when John Derderian voluntarily agreed to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of principal advisor for retail development and strategic business […]
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ARS Opens New Foodtown In Brooklyn, NY
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a retailer-owned grocery co-op, held a grand opening Dec. 9 for a new Foodtown at 457 Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn, New York. Located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood, the 4,500-square-foot store is owned and operated by the Elayyan family, who have nine supermarkets, seven of which are in Brooklyn. “We are […]
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Tops Invests $2M For Store Remodel In East Aurora, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a grand reopening Dec. 12 of its store at 65 Grey St. in East Aurora, New York. This renovation, totaling almost $2 million in enhancements, marks the 40th location updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments over the past several years. This store offers new, enhanced […]
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McCormick Names Flavor Of The Year, Releases Annual Report
McCormick has announced the 24th edition of its Flavor Forecast, the annual report illuminating the latest culinary trends shaping the way people prepare and enjoy food worldwide. With this year’s report, McCormick has named the 2024 Flavor of the Year: tamarind, a spice native to Africa, India and the Middle East. Consumers can experience the spice with the new Tamarind […]
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AGNE Praises ReposiTrak For FSMA 204 Records Progress
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) has advanced its efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers, distribution center and retail locations. “AGNE services the needs of independent retail grocers of […]
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Big Y Taps D’Amour For District Director
Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour as district director for 16 markets throughout Connecticut. D’Amour’s responsibilities will include staffing, training and development, operations and sales strategies. He will report to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, VP of supermarket operations. D’Amour began his career at Big Y at age 14 as a part-time service clerk. […]