Baltimore-based Royal Farms rewards members will receive a free any size coffee when using their registered Rofo Rewards app or card Sept. 29 in honor of National Coffee Day. The coffee giveaway is part of an ongoing effort to gift Rofo Rewards members a free item every week. Royal Farms’ new Swiss-made coffee brewing system provides […]
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 inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
Outlook In Pennsylvania: Prices Up, Supply Steadying
While Pennsylvania retailers continue to face challenges such as inflation and labor issues, the overall economy in the state is seeing some improvements, according to Alex Baloga, president and CEO, Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association. “There certainly are signs that are positive,” he said. “…Our overall tax receipts came in considerably higher this fiscal year than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Open New Supermarket In Scarborough, ME
Hannaford Supermarkets has announced plans to open a second store in Scarborough, Maine, at 417 Payne Road. The 58,000-square-foot store at Payne Road will offer thousands of natural and organic products, as well as store-brand offerings such as Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford and Nature’s Promise. Hannaford expects to begin construction in early 2023 and open […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Schweid & Sons Launches Three Sausage Breakfast Patties
Carlstadt, New Jersey-based Schweid & Sons is entering the sausage category with the debut of fresh, pork breakfast patties in three flavors: original, apple and Italian. “After more than a century in business, the launch of Schweid & Sons pork sausage breakfast patties marks our first entry into a new market segment and into an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Introduces Health Initiative With $1.5M Donation
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in donations to support the prioritization of wholesome, fresh and nutritious foods as part of a comprehensive health care plan for under-resourced individuals and families in New England and New York. The donation is the element of Hannaford’s new “Eat Well, Be Well […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, Supply Chain News
UNFI’s Ambassador Program Names Four Drivers Of The Year
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has named four of its employees as Elite Drivers of the Year as part of the company’s Driver Ambassador Program. To celebrate this achievement, as well as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, each driver was awarded $10,000 and each distribution center where the drivers reside receives a UNFI-branded, Navistar LT625 […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Bimbo Bakeries Receives EPA’s Green Power Leadership Award
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has received a 2022 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for clean energy initiatives and impact on the green power market. For more than 20 years, EPA’s annual Green Power Leadership Awards have recognized America’s green power users for their commitment to using renewable electricity and advancing […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Newest Meat Offering Exceeding Expectations
Godshall’s Quality Meats is known for its all-natural turkey bacon. The Telford, Pennsylvania-based company began as a “small town butcher,” according to Ron Godshall, COO and president. The family-owned and -operated business, which is in its third generation of leadership, recently showcased its newest product, angus steak bacon, at the IDDBA expo in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y To Open New Market In Norwood, MA
On Sept. 22, Big Y will celebrate the opening of its market at 434 Walpole St. in Norwood, Massachusetts. The grocer will offer virtual store tours, giveaways, special sales, discounts and contests. Construction began in September 2021 for the 54,465-square-foot market. Big Y has hired 100 new employees for this store. “All of us at Big […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Michaud Joins Birdzi’s Board Of Directors
Iselin, New Jersey-based Birdzi has announced that Todd P. Michaud has joined its board of directors as an independent member. With a track record for driving growth and building enduring software businesses, Michaud will advise on Birdzi’s product and scaling its customer base. “At Birdzi, we never want to stay stagnant – our team is constantly evolving our solutions […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Builds AI-Powered Distribution Model
Tata Consultancy Services has been chosen by Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers to build a new operations platform on Google Cloud to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and enhance the customer experience. C&S has partnered with TCS to reimagine its operations platforms, including customer experience and grocery distribution. TCS will lead the company-wide project and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Dietz & Watson Launches Protein-Packed Snack Packs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Dietz & Watson has begun introducing consumers to its protein-packed snack packs. The packs were first introduced at the 2018 IDDBA gathering. The “adult Lunchable” comes 12 to a case and features the brand’s well-established meat and cheese options, as well as other protein-based snacks such as dried cranberries, walnuts or cashew. To […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Stor.ai Partners With F5 To Provide Advanced Cybersecurity
New York-based Stor.ai has partnered with F5, a multi-cloud application security and delivery company, to equip grocers with advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities to protect grocery e-commerce platforms and add a secure application-layer firewall. Through a combination of machine learning, intelligent threat detection and application expertise, grocery retailers using stor.ai’s platform can deploy advanced protection mechanisms […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, International Foods, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Olive Importer DeLallo Also Has Authentic Italian Foods, Cookies
When George and Madeline DeLallo came from Italy to the U.S. in 1950, they settled in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. When they couldn’t find the Italian food they were used to eating, they started importing it themselves. After selling door to door, they bought a little gas station in Jeannette and converted it […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Food Bazaar Opens First Manhattan Location
Food Bazaar Supermarket has opened its first Manhattan location at 201 East 125th St. in East Harlem. Additionally, Food Bazaar’s online shopping and home delivery offerings will be expanded to serve most of Manhattan. To celebrate the new store, the company held a grand opening ribbon cutting event on Sept. 8. A donation amounting to tons […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tops Promotes Ames To Meat/Seafood Specialist For East Region
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has announced the promotion of Rusty Ames to meat and seafood specialist in the East Region for Tops. Ames was previously assistant category business manager – seafood. In his new role, Ames will be responsible for the Rochester & Fingerlakes/Syracuse West Districts. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Flu Shots Available At The Giant Co. Pharmacies
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company announced flu vaccinations are available at all in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting your annual flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, The Giant Company. “As the flu virus changes, flu vaccinations are reformulated every year so it’s important for your entire family […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Arla Foods First To Offer Sliced Blue Cheese
Viby, Denmark-based Arla Foods, with its U.S. corporate office in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, recently talked to The Shelby Report about some of Arla’s new products. Castello Burger Blue is packaged slices of blue cheese. “It’s hard to produce blue cheese, but we found a very good way of doing it,” said Omar Moreno, business development […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Produce News, Whole Foods
Grillo’s Pickles Packs Flavor, Freshness Into Each Bite
Grillo’s Pickles, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is the nation’s No. 2 refrigerated pickle brand. It was established in 2008 when Travis Grillo decided to take a 100-year-old family recipe and make pickles from his backyard garden. Grillo eventually sold the pickles two for $1 from a cart. The pickles can now be found in Whole […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Royal Farms Donates Water To Baltimore Residents
Royal Farms is donating 2,100 gallons of water to help Salvation Army of Central Maryland supply water to those impacted by the E. coli bacteria tap-water situation in West Baltimore. The Salvation Army went through disaster emergency funds to purchase an additional 2,100 gallons of water. “The Salvation Army is committed to assisting the most […]