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NJFC Selects Coke Exec Jim McGreevy as Next President & CEO

Veteran Food and Beverage Industry Advocate Selected Following National Search The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Board of Directors today announced it has selected Coca-Cola executive Jim McGreevy…

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NJFC to Honor Lawmakers & Industry Leaders at 52nd Annual “Good Government” Breakfast

Sept. 30 event will recognize six leaders for public service, advocacy and support of New Jersey’s food industry Prominent lawmakers, government officials and New Jersey business leaders will gather…

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Op-Ed: N.J.’s Grocery Stores are Disappearing. Here’s Why that Should Worry Everyone

Linda Doherty // September 13, 2026 // The Star Ledger // NJ.com There are some businesses we cannot afford to lose. Our supermarkets and grocers are among them. For generations, New Jersey’s sup…

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NJFC Targets Costs, Rules in New Legislative Session

Kimberly Redmond // August 31, 2026 // njbiz.com As one of New Jersey’s largest industries, the food system economy represents more than $157 billion in annual revenue. It also provides a payroll of…

New Jersey Food Council

NJ Food Council:
The Cornerstone of New Jersey's Communities!

Formed in 1969, at a time when the supermarket industry was fractured and did not have a common voice. A small group of New Jersey grocers representing mostly small and independent food stores joined many of the large food retailers with a vision to bring together common goals and strengthen the industry under a unified state association.