Chambersburg, Pennsylvania-based Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread recently broke ground preparing for the 10th expansion to its bakery headquarters. Over the past two years, Martin’s has seen growth in both its fresh retail business and frozen international business. In order to supply the increase in demand, Martin’s will be adding an additional bakery line […]
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.
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UNFI Names Garibaldi As New Pacific Region President
United Natural Foods Inc. has promoted Bob Garibaldi as the new president of its Pacific Region, effective immediately. In this role, Garibaldi will lead UNFI’s Pacific Region sales team with full accountability to support customers in the region with UNFI’s full portfolio of comprehensive products and services. Prior to this promotion, Garibaldi served as UNFI’s […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Buitoni Food Co. Appoints Corneck As President And CEO
Buitoni Food Co. has named Graham R. Corneck as its new president and CEO. He will be replacing Peter Wilson, who will rejoin Brynwood Partners as managing director and chairman of Buitoni Foods. In June 2020, Buitoni Foods was established by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA Inc. Buitoni is an iconic brand […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
New Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bombs Here To Warm Up Holidays
Boston, Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ and Frankford Candy are teaming up this holiday season to bring two of Dunkin’s most popular hot chocolate flavors to the local candy aisle. The new Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb and the Dunkin’ Mint Hot Chocolate Bomb are available nationwide for a limited time at select retailers and online. The Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb features […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Applegate Farms Introduces Do Good Dog Hot Dog
Bridgewater, New Jersey-based Applegate Farms LLC has launched the Do Good Dog hot dog, the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative U.S. grasslands. Beef for the Do Good Dog hot dog comes from SunFed Ranch in Northern California and has the Savory Institute’s Land to Market Seal, the world’s first regenerative sourcing […]
Posted inCOVID News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Select Stop & Shop Pharmacies Offer Pfizer COVID Vaccines To Ages 5-11
Select Stop & Shop pharmacy locations across the Northeast are now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. This follows the Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this population. Children who receive the vaccine at a Stop & Shop […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Opens New Columbus Boulevard Store In Philadelphia
The Giant Co.’s newest Philadelphia store, located at 1403 South Christopher Columbus Blvd., opened its doors for business on Dec. 3. The 46,000-square-foot store operates from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and employs approximately 150 full- and part-time team members. The new Columbus Boulevard store features Giant’s signature fresh departments, including farm […]
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Heineken USA Partners With UBS Arena To Rally NY Islanders Fans
White Plains, New York-based Heineken USA, the exclusive beer and hard seltzer partner of UBS Arena, geared up for the New York Islanders’ opening night on Nov. 20. In the lead up to opening night, Heineken USA partnered with The Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron to tap the inaugural keg on the Heineken Terrace Bar, the open-air setting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Sustainability News
Weis Markets Awarded First Sustainable Food Retail Certification
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets is the first food retailer to achieve Ratio Institute’s Sustainable Food Retail Certification. Weis Markets successfully completed the requirements for Steward Tier certification, demonstrating not only its commitment to be a sustainable food retailer but also its efforts at continuously improving its sustainability performance. The Sustainable Food Retail Certification program helps […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Improves Refrigerated Grocery Distribution
Big Y, one of New England’s largest independently owned supermarket chains, is improving its fleet logistics with new refrigerated trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4 7300 units and the eSolutions platform for remote monitoring and control. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corp., a provider of sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Big […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hershey’s Offers Chance To Win Free Grinch-Inspired Kisses
Holiday décor disappearing overnight? A street sign renamed ‘Grinch Street?’ Even Hershey’s Kisses chocolates have been stolen and changed to Grinch-themed treats. It’s official: the Grinch has departed Who-ville and is tiptoeing across the country wreaking havoc. Rumor has it he plans to stick around through the holiday season, stealing bags of Hershey’s Kisses chocolates only to give them out to fans once his […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates $100K On Giving Tuesday
In celebration of Giving Tuesday, The Giant Co. donated a total of $100,000 to nine community organizations throughout its footprint. “While making a difference and helping families gather around the table is part of The Giant Company’s purpose year-round, the holidays bring a renewed sense of giving and connecting with those in need throughout our communities,” said Jessica […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets, Customers Celebrate National Day Of Giving On Nov. 30
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will join with customers to support local nonprofits during the National Day of Giving on Nov. 30. Each Weis location will match customer donations up to $500. Customers are invited to donate to a local nonprofit, chosen by the associates at each store location, by adding $1, $3, $5 or $10 when they […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Dow Jones Sustainability Index Ranks Ahold Delhaize USA Cos. No. 1
As subsidiaries of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, Quincy, Massachusetts-based Ahold Delhaize USA brands have been ranked No. 1 on the Food and Staples Retailing Sector U.S. index of the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The brands include Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop and support brands Retail […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Campbell Names Lindsay VP Of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Stewart Lindsay as VP of corporate responsibility and sustainability, effective Dec. 6. He joins Campbell from The Nature Conservancy. Lindsay will be responsible for the company’s corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy and programs. He will lead teams responsible for environmental sustainability and sustainable agriculture and work closely […]
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BlueTriton Brands Completes Acquisition of Saratoga Spring Water Co.
BlueTriton Brands, Inc., an industry leader in natural spring water, announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Saratoga Spring Water Company, a producer of domestic spring water based in Saratoga Springs, New York. SSWC is sold throughout the U.S. and delivers spring water products in packaging to customers in the hospitality and retail […]
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Krasdale Partners With Fat Joe To Give Away Free Groceries In NYC
Krasdale Foods and hip-hop artist Fat Joe are teaming up to give away 3,000 grocery bags filled with over $36,000 worth of Thanksgiving food. The giveaways will be taking place Nov. 24 at UP NYC (Fat Joe’s sneaker store) retail locations across NYC. Supplied by CTown Supermarkets (a banner store of Krasdale’s), the bags will include food products to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Hosts Loss Prevention Conference
The New Jersey Food Council addressed the most pressing security issues in the food distribution and retail industry at the 2021 Northeast Regional Loss Prevention Conference and Expo on Nov. 3. Linda Doherty, president and CEO of NJFC, said the event tackled all aspects of loss prevention, ensuring members have the latest information to protect […]
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ShopRite Of Westfall Town Center Celebrates Opening In Pike County, PA.
ShopRite recently announced the opening of its newest store, the ShopRite of Westfall Town Center, in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The 73,000-square-foot, full-service supermarket, is located at 111 Hulst Drive, opened Nov. 7. “We are proud to open our new store in Westfall Township and look forward to serving the community and providing ShopRite value, variety, […]
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Maguire Appointed To EVP At JOH Produce New England
JOH announced that as of Jan. 1, 2022, Brian Maguire will be the new EVP of Produce, New England Division. Maguire joined the JOH Produce team in 2001 while he was attending college. Over the past 10 years, he has worked to develop and build its produce business throughout its territories. Additionally, he launched JOH’s […]