Shrinking Independent Base, Challenging Economy Remain Headwinds
Wakefern, C&S, UNFI, Bozzuto’s Remain Region’s Top Wholesalers
Key Developments: Amazon Hopes Micro-Fulfillment Can Fix Its Grocery Problem
Micro-fulfillment could boost Amazon's grocery game... or tarnish Whole Foods' halo
San Francisco Sues Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Foods and Public Health Risks
San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit accusing major CPG companies of harming public health with ultra-processed foods linked to chronic disease.
RMG Promotes Merrill; Peralta-Foxwell Joins Krasdale
There are seven hirings, promotions, and other industry moves you need to know about
PFMA Advances Advocacy, Partnerships, And Industry Growth Through Packed Fall Season
From Harrisburg to Hershey to Chicago, PFMA has spent the past few months strengthening partnerships, advancing advocacy, and amplifying the voice of Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. In October, PFMA…
Congrats To Chex Finer Foods On Celebrating Their 60th Anniversary
Greetings all and welcome to the beginnings of the winter season. I don’t know about you, but it seems with each passing year, the cold weather bothers me more and…
Wakefern’s Darren Caudill Is Guest Speaker At MAFTO Fall Dinner
The leaves have fallen, the frost is on the pumpkin, and the turkey and trimmings are ready to be cooked. But, in many homes that Thanksgiving turkey now shares space…
The Best Of Both Worlds – WFM And AF – In Plymouth Meeting, PA? Perhaps Not
As Amazon attempts to create more seamless efficiencies between its highly profitable organics/natural Whole Foods Market (WFM) brand and its failing traditional Amazon Fresh (AF) unit, it has chosen Plymouth…
With Government Shutdown Over, SNAP Benefits Restored To 42M
But long-term cuts could slash $186B from program
Wakefern’s Mike Stigers Is 2025 ‘Pete Manos’ Awardee
The Wakefern head was given the award at a November 12 meeting
USDA Plans To Tighten SNAP Stocking Requirements
In late September, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the department’s Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) proposed rule changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers participating…
