Publisher Emeritus
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.
410-730-5013
Co-Publisher of Sales
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.
201-250-2217
Contributor
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.
Co-Publisher of Marketing
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 and regional market activity. Maria likes to say we inform, educate and entertain.
443-631-0172
CEO / Executive Editor
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.
410-730-5013
Co-Publisher of Editorial
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.
410-730-5013