The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of its Healing the Planet grant program. This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects that address food waste prevention, reduction and recovery across its operating area in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. “In the past two years of our grant program and […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Seafood North America Expo Names Keynote, Shares Agenda
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America has named its keynote speaker, Megan Greene, and plenary speaker, Thea Lee, who will headline conference program featuring more than 30 educational sessions. The event, produced by Diversified Communications, will take place March 12-14 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Greene, a global economist, will present, “Economic Update for […]
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ShopRite Introduces Fresh To Table In-Store Experience
Three ShopRite locations have recently debuted Fresh to Table, a store-within-a-store concept where customers can find fresh foods, ingredients and easy-to-prepare meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats. Two Connecticut stores, the ShopRite of Norwich at 634 W Main St. and the ShopRite of New London at 351 N Frontage Road, and one Pennsylvania location, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Inline Plastics Adds Seven Options To Essentials Platter Line
Shelton, Connecticut-based Inline Plastics has added seven new rectangular products to its Essentials Platters line. The all-clear, rectangle-shaped platters are also made with 10 percent post-consumer content. “We wanted to offer a packaging solution for any event – from birthday parties to holiday gatherings to neighborhood cookouts,” said Tom Orkisz, chairman and CEO. “Just like our current […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Northeast
‘Gourmet And Everyday,’ Janssen’s Market Known For Prepared Foods
Janssen’s Market in Greenville, Delaware, is celebrating 70 years of business. The store’s tagline – “gourmet and everyday” – appeals to its main demographic. “I like to say that we’re a draw for our specialty foods, but you can still pick up your Tide and your toilet paper in the same trip,” said Paula Janssen, […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Northeast
Tops Markets Announces $2.5M Store Renovation In New York
Tops Friendly Markets plans to celebrate the grand reopening of its store at 301 Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda, New York. This renovation marks the 30th location recently updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments. Tops will cut the ribbon on this multi-million-dollar renovation project at 11 a.m. on Feb. […]
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Harpak-ULMA Announces New Tight-Bag Solutions
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA has announced the North American availability of ULMA’s Tight-Bag machines for poultry products. The technology combines vertical bagging with a patented air extraction process to automate vacuum bagging for food products. The Tight-Bag machine produces leakproof bags without perforations and includes HMI-adjustable air volume, a process that can facilitate up to 15 percent […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $100K To Expand College Food Pantries
Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $100,000 to expand and support food pantries for students at community colleges in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The funding will enable 13 community colleges served by the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges and Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges to expand and renovate campus food pantries with new refrigeration and freezer equipment, as […]