NJFC News Archive

NJFC is Poised for Success in 2025 with Record-Breaking Surge in Members and Sponsors

Jason Read of Wawa Named Organization’s 23rd Chair The New Jersey Food Council’s (NJFC) Annual Membership Meeting had a celebratory air as the trade organization welcomed a new chairman and recogniz…

NJFC Announces 2025 Leadership Development Class at Annual Meeting

The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) introduced the 2025 Leadership Development Class before its members at the Annual Meeting. Jessica Scaduto of Foodtown/Food Circus serves as Chair of the Leadership…

Redford promoted to director of public affairs for N.J. Food Council

Delaney Redford has been promoted to director of public affairs at the New Jersey Food Council for her work on behalf of food retailers, including supermarkets, independent grocers and convenience st…

Protecting Our Communities: A Critical Part of the NJFC 2024 “Loss Prevention Conference”

The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and the Delaware Food Industry Council, addressed the…

Retail crime is rampant in N.J., but there is a legislative remedy | Opinion

Organized retail crime in New Jersey affects everyone. Throughout our state, products such as baby formula, over-the-counter medication, energy drinks, expensive cuts of meat, seafood and other high…

NJ Food Council approves six new members to its board

As the New Jersey Food Council prepares for an even brighter future, with event participation at record highs, six highly regarded professional candidates were selected to fill recently vacated posit…

Business and Government Leaders Honored at Food Industry’s 50th Annual “Good Government” Event

A Special Tribute Given to the Late Bill Sumas of Village ShopRite It was certainly appropriate that exactly 50 lawmakers and other prominent guests were on hand to mark the 50th annual “Good Govern…

New Jersey Food Council Hosts Tee-rrific Day on the Links

Food Industry’s Premier Golf Event Had Record Number of Golfers and Prizes The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) recently held its Annual Golf Outing at the Suburban Golf Club in Union Township, with t…

New Jersey Food Council Hosts Tee-rrific Day on the Links

Food Industry’s Premier Golf Event Had Record Number of Golfers and Prizes TRENTON – August 5, 2024 – The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) recently held its Annual Golf Outing at the Suburban Golf Clu…

Reusable Bag Redistribution Project Supports the Needy in New Jersey

Project Supported by State Litter Tax Ensures Food Banks Have Free Reusable Bags TRENTON – July 17, 2024 – In just a limited rollout over the last year, the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJ…

NJFC Honors Three Industry Leaders

NJFC Honors Three Industry Leaders at Annual “Night of Distinction” Calandra’s Bakery Leads the Way in $30,000 in Scholarship Donations. The supermarket stars shined brightly on May 15, as the N…

New Jersey Food Council Honors Three Industry Leaders at Annual “Night of Distinction”

Calandra’s Bakery Leads the Way in $30,000 in Scholarship Donations The supermarket stars shined brightly on May 15, as the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) honored leaders in the industry during the…

NJFC to Honor Three Industry Leaders

NJFC to Honor Three Industry Leaders at Annual “Night of Distinction” on May 15 NJFC will host its prestigious “Night of Distinction” reception on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. at The Palace at Som…

NJ’s Plastic Bag Ban Has Had Positive Impact

Environmental Group Data Suggests NJ’s Plastic Bag Ban Has Had Positive Impact On Environment By: Matt Trapani and Joti Rekhi New research from an environmental group suggests that New Jersey’s str…

New Jersey Food Council Focuses on Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Food Distribution at Annual Trade Relations Conference

Nick Brown of Kraft Heinz is Honored with Food Council’s “Jimmy Ostling Trade Relations Award” Leaders from New Jersey’s food retail and distribution businesses gathered in Atlantic City in April to…