New Jersey Food Council

Watch this video for a glimpse of how we support our distinguished list of Members throughout the year. If you are a New Jersey Food Retailer or your business provides service or products for a New Jersey Food Retailer, join NJFC by submitting the appropriate application listed on our website: https://lnkd.in/eMWFGuv8

#WelcomeWednesday: We’re excited to welcome J&J Snack Foods Corp, a leader and innovator in the snack food and frozen beverage industry. For over fifty years, the company has specialized in delicious #snack and #beverage brands for the foodservice and retail segments, serving up #fun across the U.S. market. Their core brands include #SUPERPRETZEL, the leading soft pretzel brand, #ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, and Dippin’ Dots, the original beaded #icecream. The company’s broad brand portfolio also includes LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen ices, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars, DOGSTERS ice cream style treats for dogs, ?Hola! Churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes and fries, and Thinsters.

Join #industryleaders as we feature Joseph Fantozzi, President & COO Allegiance Retail Services, LLC in a Fireside Chat with Lou Scaduto, Jr and honor Matthew Lipowski with this year's Jimmy Ostling Trade Relations #Award. Plus a #panel discussion on #EmergingTechnology with Nawshi Williams of CROSSMARK, David McIntosh of Instacart, and Kenny Olson of Quad sharing their insights. Have a new product to showcase? Opportunities available for sampling tables. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/eMZVqffY

A big thank you to our outgoing NJFC Chair Andrew Kent for your outstanding #leadership, #vision, contributions and #dedication! "Andrew is a tireless advocate for our industry... His leadership has strengthened our association & positioned the food industry as ‘Beyond Essential’ in NJ.” – Linda Doherty, NJFC President & CEO

#WelcomeWednesday: Let's welcome VSTR Media Partners this week! A pioneer in innovative in-store advertising solutions, the company is thrilled to join New Jersey Food Council as part of their mission to enhance grocery shopping experiences and create value for retailers and customers alike. Through the use of chandelier-style #media screens and interactive HootBoard displays, they showcase dynamic content, highlight promotions, and provide shoppers with interactive tools like directories, personalized offers, and meal planning features. By directly investing in the installation and management of these cutting-edge solutions, they ensure a seamless process for store partners. Retailers simply provide access, while the company handles setup, content #management, and #advertising—all while sharing revenue with the store. From creating stunning visual environments to delivering interactive content that resonates with today’s shoppers, this company is setting the standard for in-store #innovation.

Such a humbling honor to be in the company of my friend, colleague and executive Board member Richard Saker, a dynamic and brilliant entrepreneur of a most successful family owned and operated NJ grocery business.

#Congratulations to NJFC President & CEO Linda Doherty and NJFC Executive Board Member Richard Saker, President & CEO of Saker ShopRites, Inc., for being recognized on the NJBIZ Power 100 list for 2025! This list honors individuals who embody #excellence in their respective fields, showcasing their #talent, #leadership, #strategic vision and #commitment to New Jersey's #business landscape. Linda and Richard exemplify these qualities, and their contributions continue to shape the #food #industry in #NJ and the effectiveness of #NJFC. To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/esMgJqB9

Great News! The NJFC Supported Bill to Combat Organized Retail Crime (ORC) passed both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee today! Advancing this critical #legislation is an #important step toward combatting #ORC and protecting #employees, #shoppers, and #communities.?

In the latest episode of Chief Talk, the #podcast from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Tina Marie Pilate of Wegmans Food Markets and Delaney Redford of NJFC discuss Organized Retail Crime (ORC). They dive into the growing threat of ORC, its impact on #businesses & #communities, and the urgent need for #retailers, #LawEnforcement & #policymakers to work together. They also highlight the importance of passing ORC #legislation A-4755/S-3587 to combat the issue. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ejuhiPUQ

A great highlight of our Leadership Development Program from ROI-NJ! “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,” said President & CEO Linda Doherty.