New Jersey Food Council Press Releases

Conference highlights included industry awards, a fireside chat and technology panel Some of the most influential voices in New Jersey’s food retail and distribution industry gathered at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino on April 8 for the New Jersey Food Council’s (NJFC) Annual Trade Relations Conference. The theme of the conference was “Emerging Technology & Emerging Opportunities,” giving the state’s preeminent food industry leaders the opportunity to examine the future of trade…

Legislation Expands on Commitment to Create Safer Communities for Businesses, Retail Workers, and Consumers Governor Phil Murphy today signed A4755/S3587, which establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, provides that repeat offenders can be sentenced to extended prison terms, addresses gift card fraud, and requires the Attorney General to take actions to combat organized retail theft.  “No business owner or retail worker should have to fear for their safety or endure th…

The event, featuring Joe Fantozzi of Allegiance Retail Services, will be held at Caesars Atlantic City on April 8. The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) is presenting a talent-stacked lineup of industry experts to speak about “Emerging Technologies & Emerging Opportunities” at its annual Trade Relations Conference, taking place April 8 at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. The event will feature a Fireside Chat with Joe Fantozzi, President of Allegiance Retail Services, and will be mo…

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 recognized significant growth with 33 new members and 48 new sponsors for 2025. Both accomplishments are records in NJFC’s 56-year history. Following the vote at the Jan. 28 meeting, the NJFC Board of Directors announced the election of Jason Read, Director of Store Operations, Region 1 – Central & Nor…

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 Development Program and Matthew Lipowski of J&J Snack Foods serves as Co-Chair, both graduates of the program. "We are excited to welcome the 2025 class of the NJFC Leadership Development Program, a group of rising stars in the food business who will help shape the future of our industry," sai…

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 Government” Breakfast on October 1. It was another great opportunity for the state’s key decision makers and prominent food industry leaders to discuss pressing issues as they share a meal, thoughts and ideas. The Food Council Committee for Good Government’s (FCCfGG) special anniversary event in Monroe h…

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 two rounds of golfers throughout the day. The July 29 event, widely known in business circles as the “it” golf outing of the year, was the ideal venue for networking among the state’s food industry movers and shakers. It was the strongest showing in recent memory of food industry executives represen…

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 annual “Night of Distinction” reception. The event, with its powerful slate of honorees, drew more than 500 guests, including prominent food industry executives across the region. Moreover, Anthony Calandra of Calandra’s Bakery of Newark spearheaded a drive to bring in scholarship donations to bene…

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 focus on the next generation of the food supply chain, as well as evolving opportunities in the New Jersey food industry.  “This conference shows the Council’s dedication to stay ahead of the trends and look towards the future of the industry,” said New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Vice Chair Jason…