The Giant Co., headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, kicked off its 30 days of hunger action on Sept. 8, in honor of Hunger Action Month, with its first Giant Grocery Grab in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to Feeding America, an estimated 42 million people, including 13 million children, are facing food insecurity this year. In response to […]
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 inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Goya Donates 40,000 Pounds Of Food To Victims Of Hurricane Ida
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, one of the largest Hispanic-owned food companies in the U.S., is distributing an initial donation of 40,000 pounds of food to victims of Hurricane Ida. With the assistance of Global Empowerment Mission, 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food products will be packed in boxes for families and 20,000 pounds of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Wrigley Unveils New Twix Salted Caramel Flavor
Newark, New Jersey-based Twix has unveiled Twix Salted Caramel for those who don’t want to choose between a sweet or salty treat. Featuring salted caramel, crunchy cookie and a milk chocolate coating, Twix Salted Caramel takes the flavors of the classic Twix bar and adds a pinch of salt for a new sweet and salty […]
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Goldfish Unveils Jalapeño Popper Crackers And JNCO Jeans Partnership
Goldfish crackers, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, says its new limited-edition flavor hitting is shelves this fall: Jalapeño Popper. The new flavor offers a bold, cheesy taste with a slight kick of heat. In addition to the new limited-edition crackers, Goldfish has partnered with JNCO, the denim brand that became a phenomenon in the 1990s is […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NJFC Trade Relations Conference Arrives At Hard Rock In Atlantic City
The New Jersey Food Council is presenting an all-star panel of industry experts to tackle the “New World Order: Digital & Data” on Sept. 9-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The keynote speaker will be Gary Hawkins, founder and CEO of the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology, […]
Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retailers
People Ranks Wegmans No. 1 On ‘Companies That Care’ List
Rochester, New York-based Wegmans has ranked No. 1 on People magazine’s 2021 list of Companies That Care. The list highlights companies that have demonstrated respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment. Wegmans has been included on the list for five consecutive years. “There is nothing more important to us than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Launches Back-To-School Campaign
Produce for Kids and Stop & Shop are giving families the tools they need to navigate the back-to-school rush through digital resources, an e-commerce site and resources in the produce departments of more than 400 Stop & Shop stores. The month-long cause-marketing campaign, which spotlights partners such as Bolthouse, Envy Apples, RealSweet Onions and Wonderful […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Flu Shots Available At Giant And Martin’s Pharmacies
The Giant Co., based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, said that flu vaccinations are now available at all 132 Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies. Giant and Martin’s pharmacists again will offer drive-up flu vaccinations in select store parking lots in September. “Flu vaccinations are reformulated every year so the most effective way to fight the flu is […]
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Mars Wrigley Introduces Aerated Gummies – Starburst Airs
Newark, New Jersey-based Starburst has released its latest innovation, Starburst Airs – a next generation aerated gummi candy that will begin hitting shelves this fall. Different from typical gummi candy, Starburst Airs feature a new, inflated texture resulting in a bouncy gummi with all the flavor of Starburst. The new product is where original Starburst […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
B&G Foods Selling Its Portland, Maine Manufacturing Facility
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods says it has reached an agreement to sell its Portland, Maine manufacturing facility and 13.5-acre waterfront property to the Institute for Digital Engineering and Life Sciences. B&G Foods plans to move manufacturing operations of B&M, Underwood and certain other brands to third-party co-manufacturing facilities and existing B&G Foods manufacturing facilities. The decision to […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
OmniFoods Launches At Sprouts And Select Whole Foods
New York-based OmniFoods’ 100 percent plant-based, pork-style proteins are now on store shelves in the freezer aisles at Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market. OmniPork Ground, OmniPork Strips and OmniPork Luncheon are available at all 371 Sprouts Farmers Market stores across 23 states, whereas OmniPork Ground and OmniPork Strips are available in select Whole […]
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Amazon Fresh Opens First Maryland Store In Chevy Chase
A new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Chevy Chase, Maryland, opened at 7 a.m. Aug. 26 at 5463 Wisconsin Ave. It is the first location in Maryland and the third to open in the D.C. region. Store hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Amazon Fresh offers a new, low-priced grocery option and supports the community […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Chobani Moves Away From Plastic With Paper Cup
New Berlin, New York-based Chobani has launched a paper cup, marking a milestone in its efforts to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves. Chobani’s new product innovations – oatmilk, cold brew coffee and coffee creamers – already come in paper-based packaging that is recyclable. After two years of development, it will […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Smile Beverage Werks Coffee Pods Earn BPI Certification
The Biodegradable Products Institute has awarded Smile Beverage Werks’ commercially compostable, K-cup compatible coffee pods its environmental certification. The BPI Certification is a rigorous, science-driven process. Vetted products are tested to ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards and meet additional restrictions on carcinogens, BPA and fluorinated chemicals like PFAS. The BPI mark enables consumers to identify and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available At Giant Food Pharmacies
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, again is offering seasonal flu vaccinations at all 152 of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children, with no appointment required. The vaccinations are administered by Giant’s certified in-store pharmacists and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. “The health of our community is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Of Roosevelt Blvd. Launches ‘Fresh to Table’
The ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia debuted Fresh to Table, a reimagined store-within-a-store concept where customers can find fresh, on-trend foods and easy to prepare ingredients and meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats. Additionally, Fresh to Table offers new digital conveniences designed to help customers save time and money while providing great […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PepsiCo Elects Cooper To Board Of Directors As An Individual Member
The PepsiCo Inc. Board of Directors has elected Edith W. Cooper as an independent member of the board. Cooper, 59, will join the board and the audit committee effective Sept. 1. She spent more than two decades of her career with The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., most recently serving as EVP and global head of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop’s Campaign To Support USO Raises Over $1.78 Million
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop’s annual “Support Our Service Men and Women” fundraising campaign that benefits the United Service Organizations raised a record breaking $1.78 million. A global, non-profit organization, the USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. Since the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
UNFI And RangeMe Accelerate Growth Between Retailers And Suppliers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has reached a new milestone in its relationship with RangeMe, an online platform that streamlines new product discovery between more than 200,000 suppliers and retailers. The evolved relationship between the companies, which have worked together for the past four years, enhances the ability for retailers and emerging suppliers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. And ShopRite Pilot Kardex Vertical Storage Unit
Wakefern Food Corp. is piloting the Kardex Remstar Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module storage solution at the ShopRite in Kingston, New York, to enhance the store’s online shopping service. Wakefern – the logistics, merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite stores – is the second grocery retailer nationwide to utilize this space-saving technology. The Kardex Remstar […]