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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Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
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. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Fachner Elected Board Chairman At J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Gerald B. Shreiber, founder of J&J Snack Foods Corp., has decided to transition from his role as chairman of the board. Dan Fachner, who has served as J&J Snack Foods Corp.’s president and CEO since 2021 and a member of the board of directors since 2022, has been elected to serve as board chairman. Shreiber […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Ocean Spray Introduces Zero Sugar Juice Drinks
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has launched Ocean Spray Zero Sugar Juice Drink, the first beverage from the company with no sugar and artificial sweeteners. The Zero Sugar Juice Drink will be available in its classic Cranberry flavor and Mixed Berry, a new flavor to the brand’s beverage portfolio. “From full flavor blends to refreshing diet […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Northeast
NJFC Loss Prevention Conference, Expo Addresses Security Issues
The New Jersey Food Council, in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and the Delaware Food Industry Council, addressed the most pressing security issues in the food industry Nov. 2 at the 2023 NJFC Mid-Atlantic Loss Prevention Conference and Expo. Under the theme of “Protecting Our Communities and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates $597K To Fund Mobile Food Pantry
The Giant Co. is partnering with Geisinger and Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CSO) to pilot a mobile food pantry that will serve food-insecure people living in the Central Susquehanna Valley in Pennsylvania. The Giant Co. is committing $597,000 to fund the mobile pantry to cover startup costs for the initiative. Expected to launch in early 2024, the mobile food pantry will aim to provide fresh, healthy food […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Instacart Offering Alcohol Delivery In New Jersey
In a first for the Garden State, Instacart will be providing alcohol delivery across New Jersey through a partnership with Wegmans Food Markets and all independently-owned Wegmans Wine, Liquor & Beer locations. Beginning Nov. 30, customers can order alcohol delivery in as fast as an hour or scheduled days in advance through the Instacart App […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Price Chopper/Market 32 Purchases Five Former ShopRite Stores
To further solidify its presence in New York’s Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the area in an effort to expand its Market 32 banner. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received, and this gives us […]