The Natural Markets Food Group (NMFG), parent company of Fresh & Green’s grocery stores, has decided to close its six Fresh & Green’s stores in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, citing the stores’ unprofitability. After a wind-down period, all will be closed by the end of December. NMFG acquired the former SuperFresh stores from A&P in […]
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News from the northeastern United States.
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Chobani Names Golechha To CFO Post
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt brand, has named Dipak Golechha as its CFO. Golechha joins Chobani after 18 years at Procter & Gamble where he held a variety of finance, operational and management positions, including CFO of the global snacks division. He will report directly to Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani’s founder and […]
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Tops Friendly Markets Returns To Local Ownership
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, said today that the previously announced acquisition of Tops Holding II by a group of senior managers of the company led by Tops President and CEO Frank Curci closed on Dec. 1. During the past six years under […]
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Wegmans Becomes First Retailer To Join Plastic Film Recycling Group
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) says that Wegmans Food Markets Inc. has joined the association’s Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG). Wegmans is the first retailer to join the FFRG, a self-funded group in ACC’s Plastics Division dedicated to driving growth in polyethylene film recovery. Wegmans is a family-owned regional supermarket chain based in Rochester, N.Y., […]
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Chobani Names New SVP Of Supply Chain And Operations
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek Yogurt brand, has named Andreas Sokollek as SVP of supply chain and operations, overseeing all new product launches, production planning and materials management initiatives. Sokollek, who brings more than 24 years of operations and project management experience to Chobani, will report to David Denholm, president and COO. […]
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Hershey Donates $100K To WWP, Participates In ‘Believe In Heroes’ Campaign
The Hershey Co. has donated $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and is participating in the “Believe in Heroes” campaign. The donation will help support Wounded Warrior Project’s numerous programs, which are addressing the urgent needs of this generation’s injured service members. To promote the Believe in Heroes campaign and raise awareness of WWP, Hershey […]
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Former Tesco Exec Appointed President Of Giant Landover
Ahold USA has appointed Gordon Reid, a former executive with Tesco, as president of its Giant Landover division, effective Nov. 4. Reid replaces Bhavdeep Singh, EVP of operations, who has served as interim president since September. Singh continues to serve as EVP of operations for Ahold USA. Reid will manage all aspects of the division […]
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DeLallo Rolls Out SaladSavors
DeLallo has introduced five salad topping combinations conveniently packaged for the produce department’s refrigerated section. SaladSavors include a featured specialty cheese with a combination of complementary flavors. The product is portioned to accompany one bag of lettuce. “Great food is one of the simplest pleasures of every day, but it’s hard to find time,” says […]
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Ben & Jerry’s Launches Ron Burgundy ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ Flavor
Ben & Jerry’s is rolling out its newest limited-batch ice cream flavor, “Scotchy Scotch Scotch.” Created in honor of Ron Burgundy, the fictional TV news anchor with a penchant for all things scotch, the flavor is a concoction of butterscotch ice cream with ribbons of butterscotch swirl. “Scotchy Scotch Scotch is a delicious ice cream […]
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Chobani, Cornell Univ. Join Forces For Food Science, Dairy Innovation
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt brand, and Cornell University are partnering to promote innovation in dairy and food science. Made possible by a $1.5 million gift from Chobani to the university, the partnership marks an important step in elevating the broader dairy industry and New York State’s role as a Greek […]
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Pronto Sparkling Coffee Hits Stores
12NtM (Noon to Midnight) Sparkling Beverages, producer of sparkling beverages crafted by chefs, has created Pronto, a sparkling coffee beverage. Pronto is based on premium Arabica coffee beans from Columbia with dashes of chicory and pineapple for smoothness, and an all-natural combination of more than 60 ingredients. The 187ml single-serve Pronto joins the already available […]
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The Hershey Co. Promotes Dark Chocolate As The New Dessert
A recent study by The Hartman Group on U.S. eating habits reveals that the percentage of Americans savoring dessert after dinner has increased 5 percent since 2009, and 78 percent of treats enjoyed after dinner include chocolates. At the same time, there has been a resurgence in consumers purchasing trade-up and premium dark chocolate since […]
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Joe Sheetz Steps Into CEO Role At Sheetz
Joe S. Sheetz, EVP of finance and store development, will officially step into the role of president and CEO for Sheetz Inc. on Tuesday. Current chief executive Stan Sheetz leaves the presidency after 18 years and will stay active in the role of chairman. “I am honored to be entrusted with the leadership of my […]
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Weis Markets’ CEO Leaves Company
Weis Markets Inc. President and CEO David J. Hepfinger has left the company to pursue other interests. Company Vice Chairman Jonathan H. Weis replaces him as interim CEO. Robert F. Weis remains company chairman. “We thank Dave for his service and contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Weis. Hepfinger also has […]
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FSI, Navy Federal Open First In-Store Branch In Maryland Safeway
Financial Supermarkets Inc. (FSI) and Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU), with $54 billion in assets, teamed up to open the credit union’s first retail branch Sept. 9 in Safeway’s Germantown store in Maryland. “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Safeway and FSI to increase member convenience in the Germantown area,” said Steve […]
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NJFC President Honored As N.J. Weights And Measures Person Of The Year
The New Jersey Weights and Measures Association Inc. recognized Linda M. Doherty, president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), as Person of the Year at the 103rd Annual Conference earlier this month in Atlantic City. Each year, the membership of the New Jersey Weights and Measures Association selects a person who has […]
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Chiquita Tropicals Fruit Juice Line Makes Debut
Mojo Organics Inc. is introducing Chiquita Tropicals, a line that has launched its first four 100% fruit juice products made from tropical fruits: Banana Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple and Passion Fruit. They have the same great taste as the tropical fruits they come from, according to Mojo. “We are very pleased to introduce Chiquita Tropicals. This […]
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Roche Bros. Co-Founder Dies At 85
Mr. Daniel F. “Bud” Roche, the retired co-founder and board chairman of Roche Bros. Inc. in Massachusetts and the founder of Hans Kissle Salad Co., died Wednesday. He was 85. Roche, along with his brother Pat—who died last year—opened their first store in 1952 in Roslindale, Mass. This first meat and produce store expanded in […]
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Latest Android Platform Named After Iconic Kit Kat Chocolate Bar
Google this week announced the name of the latest version of its Android mobile operating system, calling it Android KitKat after one of America’s most beloved confectionery brands. The creators of the popular mobile platform have teamed up with The Hershey Co. in the U.S. for the next release of the platform, “Android KitKat.” “We […]
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Campbell’s Soup Coming To Keurig Brewers
Campbell Soup Co. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) today announced an agreement that will bring together Campbell’s, the No. 1 soup brand in the U.S., and Keurig, the No. 1 coffee brewer brand in the U.S. by dollar sales. Campbell’s Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup packs will offer consumers the taste and experience of Campbell’s soups […]