Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched a limited-edition flavor of its Weis Quality Ice Cream, Pink Peppermint Patty, to benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Weis Markets will donate $10,000 from the proceeds to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition to support its mission to help find a cure for breast cancer. Pink Peppermint Patty is available […]
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 inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Misfits Markets Launches The Upcycling Challenge
Pennsauken, New Jersey-based Misfits Market and the Upcycled Food Association announced they are launching The Upcycling Challenge, a contest for food entrepreneurs to create sustainable food products that repurpose excess food or waste. Finalists will pitch new products to a panel of judges in March at EXPO West in Anaheim, California. Challenge winners will receive a one-year slot placement on […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Northeast
UNFI Acquires Three Former Locations, Reinvests In Remodels
United Natural Foods has announced it is reacquiring three former store locations which had previously been sold and will remodel two current store locations. These remodels and store acquisitions will improve the shopping experience for customers in the Baltimore and Prince George’s County communities who have relied on Shoppers’ stores for more than 70 years. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Donates $500K To Food Bank
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers is donating $500,000 to The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to support its expansion efforts with the development of a larger distribution center and headquarters. The facility will be based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and will enable The Food Bank of WMA to receive and distribute a larger volume of food, especially […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Announces Own Brand Supplier Summit Winners
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the winners of its first Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit. Held in July, the event provided an opportunity for private label manufacturers to present food and beverage products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s private label lines, Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry. “We are incredibly proud of the teamwork […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Boulder Canyon Releases Habanero Kettle-Style Potato Chips
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Boulder Canyon has partnered with Yellowbird Foods to create a limited-time offering – Boulder Batch Yellowbird Habanero kettle-style potato chips. These kettle chips combine Boulder Canyon’s flagship kettle chips made with avocado oil with Yellowbird’s Habanero Condiment to create a chip that delivers the heat. Boulder Batch Limited-Edition Yellowbird Habanero chips are available in leading retailers, such as Whole […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Joins American Cancer Society For Campaign
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is joining the American Cancer Society’s movement to celebrate breast cancer survivors with a donation campaign. Throughout October, all stores will offer shoppers the option of donating $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or rounding up their total at self-checkout, with 100 percent of the donation going to the American […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Mars Introduces New Purple M&M’s Character
For the first time in a decade, M&M’S, a brand of Newark, New Jersey-based Mars, is expanding its character crew with the introduction of a new purple candy. Designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity, the newest character, Purple, is known for her self-expression. She joins the cast of M&M’S characters, who recently were given a […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
UNFI, Symbotic To Implement Warehouse Automation Systems
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods and Symbotic have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s A.I.-powered robotics and software automation in five of UNFI’s distribution centers over the next four years. Under the agreement, UNFI also has an option to put Symbotic’s warehouse automation systems in additional distribution centers. Symbotic’s end-to-end automation system, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Big Y’s Online Ordering Celebrates First Anniversary
This fall marks the one-year anniversary for Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y’s myPicks Online Ordering, the grocer’s e-commerce platform. In recent years, Big Y has seen an explosion of online ordering and an increased customer demand. These factors led Big Y to enter the e-commerce realm by launching the platform. “We understand just how busy people are […]
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Northeast
NECSEMA Names Brennan As Executive Director
Stoughton, Massachusetts-based NECASEMA has named Peter Brennan, a former attorney for the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association, as its new executive director. Brennan, who formerly worked for Massachusetts Sens. Michael Morrissey and Robert Hedlund, succeeds longtime NECSEMA director Jon Shaer, who recently accepted a position with ChargePoint. Brennan takes the reins of the trade organization, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Goya Launches Online Store With Home Delivery
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods has launched its online store for Hispanic Heritage Month and holiday celebrations. “We’re excited to expand our digital footprint and give consumers across the country another easy way to buy their favorite Goya products who otherwise may not have access to them,” said Bob Unanue, president and CEO of Goya Foods. “Despite […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Northeast
Karns Foods Continues Making Difference In Its Communities
Family-owned and operated Karns Quality Foods has been serving central Pennsylvania for more than 60 years. David Karns opened the first Karns Foods store in 1959, “welcoming customers as individuals with individual needs,” said Scott Karns, president and CEO of the company. The retailer continues to provide fresh, affordable, local and quality items in 10 […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Whole Foods
Snack Brands Unite To Release Variety Multipack
Building on the relationship previously announced in 2021, Keebler and Mother’s have teamed up with Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands to create grab-and-go variety multipacks. With a growing demand for snack food variety offerings, this partnership aligns category leaders with their iconic brand portfolios to gain larger retail reach. “This partnership brings two sweet and salty snacking powerhouses […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Don’s Prepared Foods Has ‘Cool Stuff’ Competitors Don’t Have
Don’s Prepared Foods has been in business for 52 years. During that time, it has become among the leaders in the seafood, grain salads and all-natural cream cheese categories, according to Carl Cappelli, head of sales and business development. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages have plagued many aspects of the American […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Northeast
ShopRite Finishes Store Renovation In Cherry Hill, NJ
The ShopRite of Garden State Pavilions, located at 2240 Marlton Pike W. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation that offers shoppers an expanded “Kosher Experience” section, additional prepared food departments and a host of services and products. The “Kosher Experience” section offers an array of items adhering to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Deli News, Northeast
Blount Serving Up Soups, Will Add Pot Pies To Product Line
Two new fresh soups are on the menu for Fall River, Massachusetts-based Blount Family Kitchen. Rachael Blount Girard, senior brand manager for Blount Family brands [Blount Fine Foods], which is Blount Family Kitchen and the Clam Shack brand, said they are boil-in-bag and come in a paper cup. “Our approach is really like deli fresh, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Nonfood Items, Northeast
Big Y To Hold Big Vax Week For Local Community
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will hold its second annual “Big Vax Week” from Sept. 26-Oct. 1 featuring an on-site multi vaccine clinic for all employees and the local community. All stores will offer seasonal flu, high dose flu and COVID-19 vaccines including the updated COVID-19 booster. Stores with an on-site pharmacy also offer a variety of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace Makes Strides With LOC Software
When talking about Crop’s Fresh Marketplace, the first words that come to mind are clean, fresh and friendly. In 1953, Robert Cropper started the Cropper family grocery business operating as Cropper’s IGA. In the early 60’s, the store expanded to 2400 square feet. As the company grew, Robert’s son John Cropper grew up working closely […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
With Safety Chef, Inline Plastics Pursuing Foodservice Audience
Inline Plastics showcased its latest innovation recently in a discussion with The Shelby Report. Safety Chef is new for the company, according to Carrie Cline, senior brand manager. “We’ve got Safety Fresh, which has the patented technology of being tamper evident and tamper resistant, that was launched around 2006. We took that same technology and put […]