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NJ Food Council awards $102K in student scholarships
New Jersey Food Council awarded $102,500 in scholarships to 32 students pursuing careers in food retail, distribution and manufacturing.
Wakefern opens applications for 2027 local supplier summit (updated)
Wakefern is now accepting applications for its 2027 local supplier summit, offering brands a path to placement in ShopRite stores.
Aldi doubles Vineland store count
The grocer will convert a vacant Rite Aid into a new supermarket, expanding its presence in the South Jersey city.
Proposed NJ surveillance pricing ban gets mixed feedback
The move from Trenton lawmakers is raising criticism from business groups while drawing support from consumer advocates.
Wakefern sales & marketing restructuring to impact nearly 80 jobs
The Keasbey-based retail food co-op will shift the marketing & sales roles internally and to agency partner Quad.
Pathmark Daily debuts small-format grocery concept
Iselin-based Allegiance Retail Services is focusing on convenience, value and fresh foods with the opening of its first Pathmark Daily May 1 in New York.
Doherty to step down as New Jersey Food Council CEO
After more than two decades leading the organization, Linda Doherty will retire in January 2027. A search for her successor is now underway.
NJ Food Council names 2026 Leadership Development cohort
New Jersey Food Council announces its newest Leadership Development Program cohort, preparing future food industry leaders.
Lidl sets grand opening for 2nd Passaic County supermarket
The German-born discount grocer will open doors on its new 27,245-square-foot store with a ribbon cutting and giveaways Feb. 4 at Totowa Commons.
Amazon Fresh, Go closures hit NJ amid Whole Foods expansion (updated)
The company will shutter locations in N.J. and nationwide as it pivots to Whole Foods Market, with plans for more than 100 new locations and select conversions.
Wakefern to acquire 3 ShopRite stores from co-op members
The Keasbey-based cooperative will purchase three member-owned supermarkets in the Philadelphia region, expanding its ShopRite Supermarkets division.
