Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith is an emerging journalist with a passion for the grocery and consumer products industries. Combining formal journalism training with hands-on experience in grocery operations, she brings a fresh perspective to industry reporting. Smith focuses on delivering accurate, engaging coverage that helps readers stay informed on the trends, companies, and issues shaping today's food marketplace.
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FMI Names Doug Baker Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, Succeeding Mark Baum

FMI names Doug Baker to lead industry relations, succeeding Mark Baum after…

Widdis Food Market Opens 13,000-Square-Foot Supermarket on Staten Island

Widdis Food Market opens a 13,000-square-foot supermarket in Staten Island's Rossville neighborhood,…

The GIANT Company Brings Back Free Turkey Program for Thanksgiving

The GIANT Company brings back its free Thanksgiving turkey program, letting GIANT…

CVS Health Announces Plans to Split Into Two Publicly Traded Companies

CVS Health plans to split into two public companies, separating retail pharmacies…

What Happens to Instacart After DoorDash Buys It?

What happens to Instacart after DoorDash buys it? See what could change…

Western Beef to Food Bazaar: Full List of 14 Converted Stores

Western Beef to Food Bazaar: See all 14 Western Beef stores converted…

NFRA Convention Sets Attendance Record, Unveils 2030 Strategy

NFRA's 2026 Convention sets an attendance record, unveils its 2030 Strategy and…

$17 Billion DoorDash/Instacart Deal Would Reshape Grocery Delivery

DoorDash/Instacart Deal worth $17 billion could reshape grocery delivery, retail technology and…

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Debit Card Swipe Fee Cap

Appeals court strikes down debit card swipe fee cap, drawing praise from…

PFMA Names Tripifoods’ Anthony Tripi to Board of Directors

The PFMA has named fifth-generation grocer Anthony Tripi of Buffalo's Tripifoods to…

Ahold Delhaize CEO Transition Set for March 2027 as Garnier Prepares to Succeed Muller

Ahold Delhaize CEO Transition: Board approves Kingfisher's Thierry Garnier as a start…