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 is a 30-year veteran of Food World and Food Trade News, most recently serving as Vice President and Editorial Director. Throughout her career, she’s developed deep expertise in the grocery industry and trade publishing, building strong relationships across the retail, wholesale, and supplier communities. Terri continues to contribute to...

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.

At Food World and Food Trade News, Janani oversees administration supporting our organization’s publishing and business activities, while lending her editorial insights on specialty international markets and culturally focused grocers.

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.

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...

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,...

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.

Bryce Graham is a veteran market analyst and investment commentator with over a decade of experience following the consumer products, retail, and financial markets. Known for translating complex economic and business trends into practical insights. His commentary focuses on market dynamics, corporate strategy, and the broader forces shaping today's grocery...

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.

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...

Duke Winston brings decades of firsthand experience across the grocery industry, with deep institutional knowledge developed through years of working alongside retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and industry leaders. A longtime contributor to Food Trade News market studies and special reports, he provides practical insight into competitive dynamics, market evolution, and the...

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...