McCormick's 2025 Flavor of the Year report has lots of interesting information, and the Winter Fancy Food show found some flavor trends, too.

The WFM CEO will also head Amazon Fresh.

Musical chairs at specialty retailers as top executives take new positions.

Under sworn testimony during a federal trial in Portland, OR in September, Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran said he would have to consider job cuts, closures and abandoning some markets if his company’s merger with Kroger failed. You know where this story is headed, with “round 1” (layoffs) recently announced by…

News from Tropical Cheese, Goya Foods and the NSA.

The Giant Company opens newest Philly store, Redner's and Weis give back and Maria remembers Frank Nardi.

Brown's Super Store acquires Ammons Supermarkets and Glass Gardens Inc. buys two stores from Neil Greenstein.

Formerly SVP-merchandising & marketing, executive will add ops duties to his portfolio.

Changes were effective on January 1, 2025.

Fiscal deadlines loom, a year to go on food traceability, 2025 dietary guidelines now available, and more.

As we do each year, Food World and Food Trade News asked a few area retailers their thoughts about what to expect for the industry in the coming year.

A new year brings yet another corporate restructuring at UNFI. Earlier this month, the Providence-based distributor and retailer announced several steps it is taking to advance the company’s multi-year strategy focused on creating more customized value for its customers and suppliers and driving profitable growth. In support of that strategy,…

NFRA opens its Penguin Pitch contest with the winning entrants getting a complimentary tasting table at the Café NFRA during its 2025 convention, which will be held October 18-21 in Orlando.

The changes reflect a similar pattern with 21 states raising their minimum wage this year.

The Giant Company has named Will Regan chief financial officer. In his new role, Regan will have responsibility for all finance functions as well as real estate, reporting directly to The Giant Company’s president, John Ruane “With nearly two decades of experience, Will is a proven leader with a track…

Company veteran joined the retailer in 1989.

The aftermath of the legal decisions on the Kroger-Albertsons deal isn't pretty.

Congrats to Farrell McKenna on his promotion at STCR and news from RDD with the launch of their "RDD Essentials."

MAFTO hosts another successful Christmas For All Kids event, The Giant Company gives back and a look at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show.

O’Hare will steer the company's overarching direction, spearhead strategic initiatives, and foster growth.

News out of Washington, including the latest farm bill update, FDA developments, and a new salmonella rule for poultry.

Despite robust reports of online sales during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday period (beginning on Thanksgiving Day on 11/28 and ending on “Cyber Monday” on 12/2), an informal poll of most of the 10 chain and independent supermarket merchants in the Mid-Atlantic revealed that their brick-and-mortar sales were generally flat. “Sales…

NGA's 2025 Student Case Study Competition subject will be “A Path To Sustainable Success.” And, a look at dunnhumby's recent study on health-focused shoppers.

Moderating inflation, lower inside margins hamper growth among all wholesalers in the region.

A successor to the 35-year industry veteran will be announced before year-end.

New facility named in honor of Michael W. Rice, grandson of the company's founders Bill and Salie Utz.

Company co-founder Jeff Metzger will become executive publisher.

Kudos to the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) for its successful 3rd annual Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta last month.

At its annual shareholders meeting, leadership reported on the 2024 fiscal year and how Wakefern and its family-owned supermarkets marked their 79th year in business.

Grocer operated one of the most successful independent retail supermarkets in the Mid-Atlantic.

Congrats to Ricky Hernandez on the opening of the Tropical Supermarket on West 7th Street in South Plainfield, NJ.

Ryan Redner and Gary Redner remain CEO and COO respectively for the company.

Having just completed his first full fiscal year as president of Wakefern, it’s time to issue the initial report card for Mike Stigers. Measurably, the largest wholesale grocery cooperative in the country had a very strong year with its member-owned supermarkets and corporately controlled stores achieving record sales - $20.1…

At PFMA, John Zimmerman is now director of communications and media relations.

What to expect from the White House next year when the first-ever convicted felon becomes president of the United State.

Family-owned business, which began in 1916 as a butcher shop/grocery store, has now found success with sous vide products.

Andres and FMI CEO Leslie Serasin will discuss the opportunities, leadership challenges and perspectives that Chef Andres brings to feeding families both in the U.S. and around the world.

Second-generation grocer serves as chairman of family-owned Karns Markets' board.

Veteran supermarket executive leaves regional chain to pursue new career path. A search has begun to find a successor.

Additionally, personnel moves at JOH, Affinity Group and Reading Baking Systems and NJFC names six to its board of directors.