The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) will kick off the New Year with its Annual Membership Meeting Reception on Thursday, January 30th at 5:30 pm at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Members of the New Jersey Food Council and attendees will nominate and elect new officers and the Board of Directors along with a networking reception with the State’s leading food industry executives and professionals.
At the 2020 Membership event, Joseph Sofia, Senior Vice President/Division Manager for New Jersey and Metro New York of Wegmans Food Markets, will be elected the new Chairman of the Board. Attendees will hear remarks from outgoing Chair Richard Saker of Saker ShopRites. There was no shortage of issues during Richard Saker’s term from standing up against government mandates, expanding our political action presence and launching our Choose to Reuse campaign. Joining the Officer team are Andrew Kent of Glass Gardens as Vice Chairman and Suzanne DelVecchio of QuickChek as Secretary.
“Richard Saker has been an asset and a significant part of our history during his time as NJFC Chair. It is a bittersweet moment as Richard completes his term as Chair after celebrating our 50th Anniversary. We are equally excited to start a new decade with Joe Sofia and the new Officer team leading the way.” stated Linda Doherty, NJFC President. She added “The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for new members to gain insight into what the Food Council has to offer and to share public policy initiatives that will take place in the upcoming new year. Also, this event is the launching point for NJFC members to learn of the organizations’ updated priorities, major events, and various committees in which they can participate.”
For more information or to purchase tickets please visit our website www.njfoodcouncil.com or contact Edie Esposito at (609) 392-8899 or email at eesposito@njfoodcouncil.com.
The New Jersey Food Council is the Garden State’s preeminent trade association representing almost 400 companies including 1,200 retail food stores, wholesalers, manufacturing and service companies that collectively employ more than 200,000 associates in NJ.