The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) introduced the 2024 Leadership Development Class before members during its annual meeting. Jessica Scaduto of Foodtown/Food Circus serves as chair of the Leadership Development Program and Matthew Lipowski of Bimbo Bakeries USA is vice chair, both graduates of the program. “We eagerly anticipate mentoring this upcoming group of rising […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Unique Snacks Celebrates Double-Digit Growth in 2023
Unique Snacks, a sixth-generation family-owned and operated snack company, continued to grow its brand and expand the availability of its signature snacks in 2023. Among other achievements, the business grew its brick-and-mortar distribution sales by 18 percent year-over-year, generated 20 percent year-over-year growth in Amazon sales and launched a new snack category: Puffzels, a gluten-free, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Utz Brands Introduces Mixed Minis Pretzels
Utz Brands has added a product to its growing lineup of snack food offerings: Utz Mixed Minis Pretzels. Responding to consumer demand, the new pretzels bring a new twist to classic Utz pretzels in the form of three mini shapes – including twists, rings and waffles – with three distinct flavors: Sea Salt, Garlic Butter and […]
Posted inAsk The Experts, Northeast
The Future Of Shelf Management
Sponsored content Retailers are under pressure to maximize every facet of their business – including and especially at the shelf. With mere seconds to capture a shopper’s attention having the right products in the right place has never been more critical. Shrinking store sizes and increased assortments can make merchandising the shelf set a time […]
Posted inIndustry Leaders Speak, Northeast
Private Label Blended Oils: From Idea To In Stock
Sponsored content By Kevin Cyr, director of retail sales, Catania Oils As the edible oil market continues to experience significant volatility, retailers are feeling the sting of high prices. Many are considering alternative options to straight oil, hoping to find a solution that is simultaneously profitable and appealing to consumers on inflation-induced budgets. At Catania […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Tops Celebrates Remodeled Store In Williamsville, NY
Tops Friendly Markets celebrated its latest renovated store Feb. 27 in the Village of Williamsville, New York, located three miles from the Tops’ corporate headquarters. The Williamsville location has served the Historic Village of Williamsville for more than 56 years. It offers enhanced services, an expanded assortment of products and an enlarged fresh perimeter with […]
Posted inC-Store News, Northeast
GetGo Cafe + Market Opening New Location On Leap Day
GetGo Café + Market, which is owned and operated by Giant Eagle, will celebrate Leap Day on Feb. 29 with the grand opening of its first Pennsylvania location – and the third to feature a drive-thru lane – at 663 New Castle Road in Butler, Pennsylvania. “We’re so excited to celebrate the opening of our […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Albertsons, Association News, Market Profile, Northeast
Maine Sees Evolving Retail Landscape, Population Shift
Maine is known for its picturesque mountain and coastal landscapes, as well as its seafaring traditions, agricultural and forestry businesses. It also is a state dealing with economic and workforce challenges and an evolving retail landscape. Layered on top of this, Maine is experiencing a profound pandemic-fueled population shift. COVID had (and is still having) […]