Monogram Foods, Paradigm Partners and Dacon recently broke ground on the new 135,000-square-feet manufacturing and processing facility. Monogram Food Solutions, a manufacturer of value-added food products, will be utilizing this facility for its sandwich product lines. Monogram bases its ethos and culture on client success through strategic partnerships, distributing products through grocery, quick serve and […]
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 inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Plans Company-Wide Hiring Spree On June 29
On June 29, Big Y will hold its first company-wide hiring event at more than 75 locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. It’s an opportunity for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas. “It’s More Than Food, It’s My Story” is more than a tag […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Imperial Distributors, Northeast
Imperial Distributors Promotes Kirby, Sleeper And Potter
Michael Sleeper, CEO of Imperial Distributors, has announced three executive promotions. Joe Kirby has been promoted to president and will oversee all company operations including supply chain, distribution and sales. Kirby joined Imperial in 2003 as a category manager and has held several positions, including most recently EVP. Naomi Sleeper has been promoted to EVP. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Promotion In Motion Rebrands, Unveils New Global Headquarters
Global snacks and confections maker Promotion In Motion Inc. is re-branding to PIM Brands Inc. The company, known for brands including Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Original Gummi FunMix, Sour Jacks, Sun-Maid Chocolate Raisins and more, also announced it has moved its global headquarters to a state-of-the art complex in Park Ridge, New Jersey. PIM Brands Inc. will remain part of The Promotion In Motion Family of Companies, which […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ferrero N.A. Showcasing New Products At Sweets & Snacks Expo
Ferrero North America, part of the Parsippany, New Jersey-based global confectionery company Ferrero Group, is showcasing new products and initiatives coming to the U.S. at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo. The confectionery and snack industry event, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, is taking place June 23-25 in Indianapolis. “With the reopening of the economy, consumers are more […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Celebrates 100 Years With ‘Blow Out The Candles’ Sweepstakes
Utz Brands is celebrating its 100-year anniversary of making snack foods with summer and fall sweepstakes and promotions, including Utz’s Blow Out The Candles Sweepstakes. The Utz story began in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in 1921 in a small-town kitchen. Bill and Salie Utz thought potato chips could be better. They believed potato chips should be made from clean […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop’s Annual Food For Friends Campaign Raises Over $2 Million
Stop & Shop’s 31st annual Food for Friends campaign raised more than $2 million for its 12 regional food bank partners to combat summer hunger in the communities it serves, breaking all previous years’ donation records. The Quincy, Massachusetts-based retailer also teamed up with Knorr, an international brand offering a wide range of bouillons, soups, seasonings, sauces, soupy […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
UNFI Selects Crisp To Help Suppliers Use Data For Insights, Planning
Crisp, one of the first programmatic commerce platforms for the food and beverage industries, has formalized a relationship with United Natural Foods Inc., North America’s largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor. Using the Crisp platform, food and beverage brands will be able to share, manipulate and utilize UNFI data within their own business intelligence tools such […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite To Donate Up To $1 Million For ShopRite For My School Program
ShopRite encouraged customers to take part in its ShopRite For My School program, an education rewards program powered by Box Tops for Education. This program provides incentives to designated schools from ShopRite customers who purchase select General Mills, Wholesome Pantry Organic, Bowl & Basket, Paperbird and Paperbird Premium products – no clipping required. By using […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Associated Supermarket Group Welcomes McKillop As DSD Manager
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarket Group welcomes Bill McKillop as direct service delivery manager and will be reporting to Jonathan D’Onofrio, VP of merchandising. ASG is committed to building a stronger DSD program for its retail network. McKillop will be responsible for advocating on behalf of ASG stores with the DSD vendor community to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Survey Shows Consumers Care Where Seafood Originates
A recent survey commissioned by Stop & Shop showed that 85 percent of East Coasters prefer seafood on the grill. The survey, which looked at consumers’ seafood preferences, also revealed that fried clams beat out raw, and that when it comes to purchasing seafood, 68 percent take into consideration where their seafood comes from. Stop & […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Debuts Whole Grains Small Slice Line
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Breads has launched its new Small Slice line. Health-minded consumers can now enjoy the same taste of the brand’s signature oatnut and 100 percent whole wheat varieties in a smaller slice format. Each Small Slice variety offers 70-80 calories per slice. As with all of the brand’s whole grains varieties, the new Small […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Almazul Mexican Creates Blue Agave Margarita Wine Cocktail
Motivated by consumer demand for an easy to drink, refreshing margarita, Almazul is a ready-to-drink Mexican blue agave margarita wine cocktail. Almazul is made with blue agave wine, real lime juice and agave nectar for a clean, crisp flavor with a smooth finish. Made in Mexico, this latest innovation from Heineken USA is gluten free […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Potato Chips To Be Served Aboard Breeze Airways Flights
Utz Brands Inc. is to partner with Breeze Airways as a core food selection, with Utz Original Potato Chips served to Breeze Airways guests on board flights. Breeze Airways is the new, “Seriously Nice” U.S. carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, who unveiled its network comprised of 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities located across the Southwest, […]
Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retailers
Wegmans Expands Offerings With North Country Smokehouse Meats
Rochester, New York-based grocery retailer Wegmans has broadened its USDA Organic and Certified Humane meat category with the addition of two new artisanal meat offerings handcrafted by New Hampshire-based producer, North Country Smokehouse. Wegmans shoppers now have access to products like Organic Sugar-Free Applewood Smoked Bacon and Organic Bratwurst sausage, available in 55 stores from […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Names 2021 Education Scholarship Winners
The New Jersey Food Council has named the 2021 scholarship winners from the Educational Development Scholarship Foundation. Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2011, the three NJFC scholarships have grown to 21 NJFC and member company scholarships totaling $62,000. “These scholarships are a rewarding benefit for our members and their families. Every year, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Virgil’s Launches Three New Zero Sugar Flavors To Kick Off Summer
Virgil’s, a naturally bold line of craft sodas from Reed’s Inc. based in Norwalk, Connecticut, launches three new zero sugar, ketogenic certified varieties: Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale. Crafted with natural ingredients, these new flavors can be experienced straight from the can, over ice or mixed with a low-calorie cocktail. The new sodas provide drinkers […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Hy-Vee, Northeast
Yowie Group Launches ‘Blast From The Past’ Throwback Campaign
New York-based Yowie Group, the confectionery company that brings families sweet treats combined with an educational experience, has launched its nostalgia campaign titled “Blast from the Past.” For a very limited time, Yowie will be including animals from its earliest collectible series in its surprise-inside chocolates, giving newer Yowie collectors the opportunity to collect series […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hungryroot Gets $40M Series C Led By L Catterton’s Growth Fund
AI-powered personalized grocery service Hungryroot has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round. The financing is led by the Growth Fund of L Catterton, a global consumer-focused private equity firm. Hungryroot will use the capital to increase the number of groceries and recipes it offers, grow its team, invest in automation technology, optimize its proprietary […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets Offers Free Virtual Cooking Classes For Children And Adults
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will offer free virtual cooking classes for preschool- and elementary-aged children and adults throughout the summer. The 30-minute classes, led by the Weis Markets’ team of registered dietitians, will cover one recipe per session. Registration closes 48 hours prior to the beginning of each session, and a detailed ingredient list will be […]