ADVERTISING
Between Food Trade News, Food World, and foodtradenews.com, we deliver unparalleled access to the leaders and decision-makers shaping the food industry. Our platform is built for influence.
That means fewer wasted impressions and more meaningful connections with operators actively making buying, merchandising, and strategic decisions. Whether you’re looking to enter new markets or deepen existing relationships, we can position your brand where it will drive real conversations.
We’re the first read for many leaders of major companies in every segment of the trade. CEOs, regional VPs, and purchasing executives count on our coverage to stay on top of market trends and changes. Our breaking news alerts, papers and e-letters are must-reads for the industry.
That level of engagement translates into attention you can’t easily replicate elsewhere. Your message appears alongside trusted, must-read content, increasing credibility and recall with a highly attentive audience.
Since 1945, we’ve been breaking news, analyzing data and trends, and covering the people and personalities of the trade. We are the go-to resource for industry insiders in the Northeast. That legacy carries real weight. In this business, trust isn’t optional. We can help you build it faster.
Print and online ad campaigns, advertorial features, and commissioned special sections put you in front of the people who make things happen. Our experts and contributors get the right eyeballs on your campaigns.
We put you in the right context – when and where your audience is most engaged. From high-impact print placements to targeted digital exposure, your campaigns will drive awareness, consideration, and action. That’s visibility that moves business forward.
Connect with our ad reps for a no-pressure discussion of your business, its place in the trade, and how we can put our deep connections in the industry to work for you.
kevin@foodtradenews.com
201-250-2217
maria@foodtradenews.com
443-631-0172
ADVERTISING GUIDE
The sections below will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about advertising with Food Trade News, Food World, foodtradenews.com, and the Grocery Industry Directory.
COVERAGE AREA
Food Trade News & Food World periodicals and foodtradenews.com are read in every major headquarters of major retailers and distributors that operate or supply stores in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the Southeast.
Full-length profiles on leading retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers and their leadership teams. We capture their insights and share the story of how they’ve become successful.
Interactive roundtable panel featuring industry leaders and their views on important issues facing their companies and the food industry as a whole.
Photo opportunities highlighting notable achievements of companies based in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast.
In-depth, one-on-one interviews with some of the industry’s top leaders presented in question-and-answer format.
Category of trade
Circulation within category
Percentage of circulation
Corporate chains: Executives/buyers/store managers
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
8,56
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
30%
Small chains/independent operators
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
3,997
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
14%
Convenience stores
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
1,427
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
5%
Mass merchandisers
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
856
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
3%
Club stores
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
571
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
2%
Wholesalers/distributors
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
2,569
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
9%
Manufacturers/brokers
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
9,421
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
33%
All others
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
1,145
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
4%
Total Food Trade News print circulation
28,551
100%
Category of trade
Circulation within category
Percentage of circulation
Corporate chains: Executives/buyers/store managers
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
29%
Small chains/independent operators
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
13%
Convenience stores
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
912
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
4%
Mass merchandisers
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
684
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
3%
Club stores
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
456
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
2%
Wholesalers/distributors
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
2,052
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
9%
Manufacturers/brokers
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
8,211
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
36%
All others
CIRCULATION WITHIN CATEGORY
916
PERCENTAGE OF CIRCULATION
4%
Total Food Trade News print circulation
22,810
100%
Food Trade News is published on the third Monday of the month. Food World is published on the first Monday of the month.
January 19
January 19, 2026
Food Trade News takes a look ahead at the year 2026. Plus: bonus distribution at FMI Midwinter and NGA
February 16
February 16, 2026
Food Trade News takes a look at the seafood industry in the retail sector.
March 23
March 23, 2026
IRI listings of the fastest-moving frozen food items in the Delaware Valley, Central Pennsylvania, and Metro New York Markets
April 20
April 20, 2026
Food Trade News explores the health & wellness and organic segments in the retail sector, highlighting future trends and showing who’s on the cutting edge.
May 18
May 18, 2026
IRI listings of the fastest-moving dairy-deli-bakery items in the Delaware Valley, Central Pennsylvania, and Metro New York markets. Plus: bonus distribution at IDDBA.
June 22
June 22, 2026
Food Trade News’ largest and most important issue of the year! The annual market study breaks down sales and market share for retailers from all segments doing business in the Metro New York, Delaware Valley, Central Pennsylvania, ABE, and Northeast Pennsylvania markets.
July 20
July 20, 2026
Food Trade News takes a look at the specialty food industry.
August 17
August 17, 2026
Food Trade News puts the focus on suppliers in our coverage area. Also includes company listings of the area’s DSD/manufacturers.
September 21
September 21, 2026
Food Trade News delves into food trends across the world with highlights of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 13
October 13, 2026
Food Trade News explores the produce business and highlights future trends. Plus: bonus distribution at IFPA.
November 16
November 16, 2026
IRI listings of the fastest-moving edible and non-edible grocery items in the Delaware Valley, Central Pennsylvania, and Metro New York markets. Plus: broker listings.
December 21
December 21, 2026
A study of the wholesalers in the Food Trade News market along with company listings.
January 12, 2026
Food World takes a look ahead at the year 2026. Plus: bonus distribution at FMI Midwinter and NGA.
February 9, 2026
Food World takes a look at the seafood industry.
March 9, 2026
IRI listings of the fastest-moving frozen food items in the Baltimore-Washington and Richmond-Norfolk markets.
April 6, 2026
Food World explores the health & wellness and organic categories in the retail sector, highlighting trends and showing who’s on the cutting edge.
May 4, 2026
IRI listings of the fastest-moving dairy-deli-bakery items in the Baltimore-Washington, Richmond-Norfolk, and Central Pennsylvania markets.
June 15, 2026
Food World’s largest and most important issue of the year! The annual market study breaks down sales and share for retailers from all segments doing business in the Baltimore-Washington, Richmond-Norfolk, and Central Pennsylvania markets.
July 13, 2026
Food World takes a look at the specialty food industry.
August 10, 2026
Food World puts the focus on suppliers in our coverage area. Also includes company listings of the area’s DSD/Manufacturers.
September 7, 2026
Food World delves into food trends across the world with highlights of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 5, 2026
Food World explores the produce business and highlights future trends. Plus: bonus distribution at IFPA Global Show.
November 2, 2026
IRI listings of the fastest-moving edible and non-edible grocery items in the Baltimore-Washington and Richmond-Norfolk markets. Plus: broker listings.
December 7, 2026
A study of the wholesalers in the Food World markets along with company listings.
Ad size
1x
3x
6x
9x
12x
Full-page
1X
$3,665.97
3X
$3,550.91
6X
$3,320.91
9X
$2,975.91
12X
$2,960.22
3-column strip
1X
$2,199.58
3X
$2,167.70
6X
$2,115.06
9X
$2,067.24
12X
$2,010.73
Horizontal half page
1X
$1,832.99
3X
$1,806.42
6X
$1,762.5
9X
$1,722.70
12X
$1,675.61
Agencies receive a 15% discount on gross cost.
Materials must be received at least 10 days prior to publication date.
See our editorial calendars above for specific due dates.
52.5 column inches per page (5 columns x 10.5”).
1 column inch = 2″x 1″
Digital submissions should be high-resolution PDF files with all fonts and graphics collected/embedded.
No bleeds.
Color is process (CMYK). Ad sizes are described above.
Submissions can be sent via email to Maria Maggio at maria@foodtradenews.com.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is available. For further information, contact Maria Maggio at 443-631-0172 or maria@foodtradenews.com.
Full page
$2,400
Half page
$1,200
Back cover
$4,000
Inside front or inside back cover
$3,400
Tab positions
$3,000
Color
+ $350
$2000/mo. (buyout)
Our newsletters and e-blasts go out multiple times per month with breaking news, industry event photos, and other updates.
Ads are sold on a buyout basis, with one exclusive advertising partner per month.
$2500/mo. (buyout)
This ad displays to visitors as a popup upon first entry to the website. It will display once per visitor per day.
This ad is sold on a buyout basis with one excusive advertising partner per month.
$350/week (sold bi-weekly)
Your ad will display in alternating slots at the top of the home page and interspersed with content on the home page.
$350/week (sold bi-weekly)
Your ad will run with Jeff Metzger’s widely read Taking Stock column.
$325/week (sold bi-weekly)
Your ad will run with all news stories on foodtradenews.com.
$325/week (sold bi-weekly)
Your ad will run above photo galleries on foodtradenews.com. These are among the most popular parts of the website and receive regular traffic through our e-mail blasts and social media posts.
$325/week (sold bi-weekly)
Your ad will run with our regular columns: Legislative Line, Statehouse Update, Terri’s Take, Metro Beat, and Soup to Nutz.
$300/week (sold bi-weekly)
Your ad will run with our trade calendar, the authoritative schedule of industry events widely referenced throughout the trade.
Art for all ad campaigns must be delivered in two sizes:
Desktop: 2910 x 750 pixels
Mobile: 900 x 750 pixels
Providing art at this size will allow us to serve your ad in full resolution on all devices.
Connect with our ad reps for a no-pressure discussion of your business, its place in the trade, and how we can put our deep connections in the industry to work for you.
kevin@foodtradenews.com
201-250-2217
maria@foodtradenews.com
443-631-0172