F&S Produce Co., makers of Sam’s Fresh Salsa, introduced two new line extensions this month: a medium-heat Cantina Style Salsa and a Salsa Verde. The family-owned food manufacturer located in New Jersey’s southern agricultural heartland also introduced its first limited-time offer, a “unique and refreshing” Watermelon Jicama Salsa, available through September. All three products are […]
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 inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Launches Local Seafood Program For Summer
Furthering its commitment to providing customers with fresh, quality seafood that is responsibly and sustainably sourced, Stop & Shop is again offering its local seafood program. This annual summer program makes Stop & Shop’s already expansive seafood selection even bigger by bringing in an assortment of fresh catches from well-known local seafood purveyors. Stop & […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Selects Dunnhumby As Strategic Platform
Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the United States, has selected dunnhumby as its strategic platform for category management and merchandising. Dunnhumby will use its expertise in customer data models, along with consumer-led insights and collaboration, to help Wakefern make merchandising decisions that will enhance the shopping experience and drive engagement and growth […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Gorillas’ 10-Minute Grocery Delivery Launches In U.S.
Gorillas, the on-demand grocery delivery startup and the fastest European startup to reach unicorn status, launched its operations in the U.S. on May 30. Providing on-demand grocery delivery service in 10 minutes or less, Gorillas will begin its U.S. expansion with service in Bushwick, which includes parts of Williamsburg and downtown Brooklyn, which includes the […]
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Hippeas Launches Limited-Edition Minions-Themed Snacks
New York-based Hippeas, organic chickpea snacks, is spreading the love with the launch of its Minions-themed snacks for the summer. The limited-edition packs of Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs in its best-selling flavor, Vegan White Cheddar, will be available in both a six-pack of 1 oz. bags and a 10 oz. family size option. Hippeas has replaced […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Cumberland Farms Opens Re-Built Location In East Falmouth, MA
Cumberland Farms, a convenience, coffee and gasoline retailer, opened its newly renovated store at 400 E. Falmouth Highway in East Falmouth, Massachusetts on May 28. The new store features the company’s innovative design, equipment and menu – all of which were created to expand the food choices and enhance the customer experience. Spanning more than 4,300 square feet, […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Blount Fine Foods Introduces Two New Plant-Based Meals
Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of handcrafted soups, meals, sauces and marinades, and side dishes for retail and foodservice, released two new plant-based additions to the Blount’s Family Kitchen comfort meal brand. They are: Plant-Based Chili (Meatless – Gluten Free – 17g of protein per serving) Pinto beans, plant-based crumbles, mixed bell peppers and onions, all […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop To Fill More Than 1,000 Part-Time Jobs Across Northeast
Stop & Shop is looking to fill more than 1,000 part-time jobs across the New York Metro area. The available positions include part-time roles in-store, as well as support for its e-commerce operations on Long Island. Stop & Shop has more than 150 store positions available across New York City and nearly 250 in New […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co.’s Nutritionists To Lead Virtual Foodie Road Trip Across USA
The Giant Co.’s nutritionists have a foodie road trip planned all summer with virtual classes highlighting food favorites and foods inspired from spots across the United States. These free, live classes via Zoom are available for chefs of all ages throughout June, July and August. “Gather around the table and join us on our culinary adventure […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Price Rite Marketplace Partners With Feed The Children
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace has extended its partnership with Feed the Children for a seventh year. The partnership will focus on an initiative called Price Rite Marketplace: Feeding Minds & Bodies. This initiative, benefiting an estimated 22,000 individuals through eight community events, will not only supply families with food and essentials but also provide the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
iFoster Receives $250,000 From Weis Markets Campaign
Weis Markets has completed its month-long round-up at the register program to support the iFoster Hope campaign. On behalf of Weis Markets, Ron Bonacci, VP of advertising and marketing, presented a $250,000 check to iFoster, the national nonprofit that is operating the iFoster Hope campaign. These funds will provide children and youth in foster care […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kind Launches New Plant-Based Treat: Kind Frozen Pints
New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks continues its expansion into the plant-based, frozen treat aisle with its latest offering: Kind Frozen Pints. In a category where ‘plant-based’ too often comes with compromised taste, and ‘indulgent’ comes with unhealthy ingredients, Kind Frozen Pints create a new space so you can feel good about enjoying the frozen treat […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Partners With Ferrara On Sweet And Salty Snack Food Variety Packs
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc. has partnered with Ferrara, a related company of the Ferrero Group, to create new snack food variety packs. Responding to the growing consumer demand for variety packs, this partnership aligns category leaders with iconic brand portfolios and significant retail reach capabilities. According to consumer research, more than 60 percent of […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ball Park Buns And Little League Partner To Support Sports Program
Ball Park Buns has entered into an official partnership with Little League Baseball and Softball, becoming the “Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series.” The official multi-year sponsorship includes programming at the Little League Baseball World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featured products at the event’s concession stands, as well as digital and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Donates 155,000 Bottles Of Water To Food Pantry Partners
With school water fountains closed to help limit the spread of COVID-19, Stop & Shop has donated more than 155,000 bottles of water to six of its School Food Pantry partners. The donation was made to help ensure students, faculty and staff stay hydrated throughout the day while in-person learning resumes. Schools received 24-packs of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Promotes Turoff To General Counsel
The Hershey Co. has promoted James Turoff to SVP, general counsel and secretary, effective immediately. He has served as acting general counsel since December 2020. Turoff will lead the company’s global legal, compliance and ethics, government relations, corporate security and corporate secretary teams. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Michele Buck. “James brings […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Maple Hill Creamery Launches First Zero Sugar Organic Milk
Kinderhook, New York-based Maple Hill Creamery has launched the nation’s first Zero Sugar Organic Ultra-Filtered Milk. The latest product innovation from Maple Hill gives consumers a choice – a zero sugar, zero added sweeteners and zero carb organic milk. The average serving of milk has 12 grams of sugar and Maple Hill’s soft-filtering process skims out […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PepsiCo Launches Soulboost To Its List Of Consumer-Centric Innovations
PepsiCo has launched its latest innovation, Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients. Its two varieties, Lift and Ease, offer four flavors and 10-20 calories per 12-oz. can: Lift your spirits with 200mg of panax ginseng to help support mental stamina. Available in two flavors: blueberry pomegranate and black […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Utz Introduces New Twisterz Seasoned Mini Pretzels
The Utz Brand, makers of potato chips, pretzels and cheese balls, has introduced Utz Twisterz Seasoned Mini Pretzels. These crunchy, mini-twist pretzels come in Zesty Cheddar and Tangy Mustard. With consumer demand driving flavored pretzels sales up almost 30 percent over the past 52 weeks, according to IRI, the Utz kitchen specialists have created new […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Rosie Hires Finn As CFO And Hemingway As SVP Of Marketing
Ithaca, New York-based Rosie, an online grocery shopping platform for retailers and wholesalers nationwide, has appointed Matt Finn as CFO, effective May 20, and Paul Hemingway as SVP of marketing, effective May 18. “Matt brings decades of experience to this role as CFO at three high-growth tech startups,” said Nick Nickitas, founder and CEO at […]