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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Wakefern’s Harshil Patel Is New PFMA Pharmacy Chair

PFMA taps Wakefern pharmacy chief for its pharma advocacy...

JOH Names Sam Bement as Associate Client Manager, Center Store

JOH has a new Associate Client Manager for its center store division...

IDDBA Names Paul Ziemnisky President and CEO

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has named Paul Ziemnisky as…

Albertsons Names Emily Turner Chief Marketing Officer

Albertsons Companies has named Emily Turner senior vice president and chief marketing…

RDD Associates Updates Leadership Team

RDD Associates has announced a series of leadership promotions as the perishables-focused…

C&S Moves to Take Majority Ownership of Winn-Dixie

C&S Wholesale plans to acquire the southeast grocery chain...

Foodborne Illness: From Lettuce to Eggs, Investigations Mount Across U.S.

Foodborne illness is creating waves throughout the industry...

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Sickens 345 Across 27 States

The salmonella outbreak is the latest in a disturbing trend...

Beef Prices: Tyson Sees No Quick Relief Despite Reopened Mexican Border

Beef prices spell disappointment for Tyson Foods this quarter...