Alexander Wissel

Alex brings more than 25 years of business, financial and publishing experience to Food World, Food Trade News and foodtradenews.com. He serves the food business as a strategic partner, industry advocate, and trusted resource.
CEO / Executive Editor
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Inflation Holds at 3.4% as Grocery Prices Take a Breather

Grocery prices appear to have paused their upward hike, but overall inflation…

Hannaford Doubles Down on “The Story” Supporting Local Produce

Hannaford is fortifying its supply chain and reenforcing a positive narrative among…

Sugar Is the Next Crop to Watch

Sugar prices just notched a strong gain. After increases in beef, wheat,…

The Official U.S. Unemployment Figures Tell Only Half the Story

BLS' official unemployment numbers are not the best way to gauge the…

Before Mamdani Marts There Was Groceries to Go

"Mamdani Marts" would function in a much larger NYC food assistance ecosystem…

Food Inflation: Wheat and Corn Are Getting More Expensive… And it’s Not Getting Better

Food inflation is set to rise as corn and wheat face persistently…

The New Reality of Grocery Today: Fewer Bad Stores, Tougher Decisions

Grocery today involves fewer underperforming stores and more tough decisions...

UNFI to Close Philadelphia Distribution Center

UNFI announced plans to close its Philadelphia Commerce Way warehouse, shifting distribution…