Maria Maggio is Vice President and Co-Publisher of Marketing at Food Trade News. A native of Philadelphia, Maria has spent most of her 47-year career as a manufacturer, distributor and restaurateur. Now with Food Trade News for over 17 years, she brings a well-rounded perspective of retail food industry trends...

Kevin Gallagher is Vice President and Co-Publisher of Sales at Food Trade News, where he leads coverage of the Metro NY/NJ and Florida markets. With more than 30 years in CPG and trade media, Gallagher brings on-the-ground insights into regional dynamics, key players, and emerging trends.

Terri Maloney is a 30-year veteran of Food World and Food Trade News, where she has shaped the publications’ vision and industry coverage. She has served as VP and Editorial Director since 2001, overseeing content strategy, feature reporting, special projects, trends and developments in the grocery and food retail sectors.

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.

Jeff Metzger is a veteran grocery industry journalist, analyst, and publisher with more than five decades of experience covering retail food. Co-founder of Best-Met Publishing and longtime publisher of Food Trade News & Food World, he has shaped industry discourse through his widely read column and deep market analysis.

Greg Madison is a grocery industry analyst and contributor at Food Trade News, where he covers retail operations, technology, and the evolving economics of food retail. His work focuses on emerging themes such as AI adoption, e-commerce fulfillment, and store-level strategy, offering a pragmatic lens on where the industry is...

Linda Doherty served as President and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council, where she led the organization for more than three decades. A leading advocate for New Jersey’s food retail industry. Doherty is widely recognized for her leadership and impact as a central voice shaping policy, partnerships, and the...

Michael has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Food Industry Alliance since April 2018, overseeing public policy, communications, and trade relations while advancing the organization’s role in the grocery industry.

Barry Scher is a government and retail consultant with Policy Solutions LLC. He is a 42-year veteran of Giant/Landover, where he held several key positions, including Vice President of Corporate Public Affairs.

Alex Baloga is the President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, a trade association representing food retailers operating in Pennsylvania.

Wayne Pesce is the President of the Connecticut Food Association, a state trade association that conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations.

Phil Lempert is a leading food industry author, analyst, and speaker known as the “Supermarket Guru®.” A longtime consumer trends expert, he analyzes shifting behaviors in grocery retail, nutrition, and food innovation, regularly advising both consumers and major companies on emerging market dynamics.

Michael Rathburn brings more than 15 years of experience with retailers as a consultant and category manager. A shopper behavior specialist he decodes current consumer trends and purchasing patterns to help industry leaders understand how shoppers make decisions in today’s marketplace. Rathburn brings a data‑driven perspective to broader CPG strategy...

Zachary Zawila is a grocery industry journalist and contributor to Food Trade News, where he writes about retail food trends and market developments across the Northeast. He brings a unique blend of storytelling and industry insight to his work documenting supermarkets, grocery culture, and community retail through on‑the‑ground reporting and...

Beth Rush is a widely published author and health and wellness expert specializing in nutrition, fitness, and holistic well-being. With a strong pulse on emerging consumer trends, her work explores how diet, physical activity, mental health, and lifestyle choices intersect to shape overall health. Beth helps audiences better understand evolving...