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INSIDE TAKING
THIS ISSUE STOCK
by Jeff Metzger
Poor Locations, Tough Competition Force
More Store Closings For The Fresh Market
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Record Turnout At “A man’s gotta know his limitations,” said Clint Eastwood in the movie
Annual Weis Markets Magnum Force, the second film in which the iconic actor played San Francisco
Golf Tournament police inspector Harry Callahan.
Sometimes supermarket organizations need to know their limitations, too.
And in the case of specialty merchant The Fresh Market (TFM), failure to ac-
knowledge its shortcomings has led to yet another round of store closures.
This time it’s 15 stores in nine states, including two in Virginia and one in
North Carolina (North Charlotte), not far from TFM’s headquarters in Greensboro.
Over the last three years, the perishables-driven retailer has closed its fledgling
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operation in California, withdrawn from the Texas market as part of shuttering 13
Balducci's Opens stores and closed five stores in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast (two in
Newest Prototype Unit
In Reston, VA
Vol. 74 No. 7 July 2018 See TAKING STOCK on page 6
Investment Firm Blackwells Seeks To Add Six New Directors
Proxy Battle For Control Of SVU
Board To Be Decided August 16
The proxy battle between Su- Not surprisingly, Supervalu ongoing strategic plan.
pervalu and minority holder disputes those contentions and Below is an edited version of
Blackwells Capital for control of has continually noted that Black- the letter that chairman Donald
the wholesaler/retailer’s board wells' effort is an attempt to gain Chappel and CEO Mark Gross sent
will be decided by the company’s control of the company without to shareholders. GIANT FOOD WAS ONCE AGAIN THE SPONSOR OF THE NATIONAL CAP-
shareholders during the share- paying a premium to all share- ITAL BARBEQUE BATTLE HELD IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JUNE
holders meeting scheduled for holders (according to Supervalu, Dear Fellow Stockholder: 23-24. At the event, Dick Boer (2nd from l), who retired as CEO of Ahold
August 16 at Supervalu’s head- based on Blackwells’ definitive Your board of directors and Delhaize USA July 1, joins Giant Food’s (l-r): Mike Brenton, division pres-
ident Gordon Reid, Tonya Herring, John MacDonald and Felis Andrade.
quarters in Eden Prairie, MN. proxy statement filed on June 29, management team are committed More photos are on page 10. Photo courtesy of Helena Coutinho
For more than a year, New 2018, Blackwells holds 5.3 per- to enhancing the value of your in-
York City-based Blackwells has cent of the company’s outstand- vestment in Supervalu, Inc. and Charlottesville, Winchester VA Among Stores To Close
sought board control of Superva- ing shares outright). Taking into we continue to proactively devel-
lu through its six proposed direc- account Blackwells’ net short call op and pursue opportunities to The Fresh Market Will Shutter 15
tors, citing SVU’s “misguided and
unfocused strategy” which has
position, it has a net long position
of 3.9 percent of the company’s
achieve that goal. We have been
taking decisive actions to create Units As Part Of 'Turnaround' Plan
yielded poor results and disap- outstanding shares. In addition, stockholder value by rapidly and The Fresh Market, Inc. an- Charlotte.
pointing returns to shareholders. Blackwells holds a net long po- strategically transforming Super- nounced July 9 that it plans to The Greensboro, NC based
sition of put options - which pay valu into the wholesale supplier close 15 stores in Virginia, North chain said that the decision to
out more as the stock price de- of choice in the U.S. grocery in- Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Indi- close stores was made following
clines- representing 4.2 percent dustry – and we continue to make ana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, the completion of an organiza-
of Supervalu’s outstanding shares. meaningful progress. Tennessee and Wisconsin. The tional analysis and careful con-
Supervalu also believes that its At Supervalu’s upcoming An- Virginia stores slated for closure sideration of the overall growth
current nine-member board is are located in Charlottesville and strategy and long-term financial
highly qualified and in a letter to See SUPERVALU Winchester. The one North Car-
See THE FRESH MARKET
shareholders on July 9 outlined its on page 26 olina store is located in North
on page 19
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TRADE CALENDAR
July 17 in York, PA. MA. For more information, go to www. mation, go to http://bozzutos.com/ September 17-18
Weaver’s of Wellsville will host its an- imperialdist.com. news-and-events/view-event/id/1. C&S will hold its Retail Solutions
nual deli and bakery show at Park Inn August 22 Expo at Valley Forge Casino Resort in
by Radisson in Mechanicsburg, PA. The Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Net- August 29 September 12 King of Prussia, PA. A reception will
For more call 717.432.4146. work of Executive Women will host its NSA will hold a trade show at Re- Marcum Food & Beverage Summit will be held September 17 from 5:00-
annual "Crab-aoke" mixer at Kurt's sorts World Casino in Jamaica, be held at Convene Conference Cen- 6:00 p.m. followed by keynote speak-
Beach beginning at 5:00 p.m. For NY. For information contact NSA at ter, NYC. For more information con- er Michael Sansolo from 6:00-7:00
July 30-31
more information, or to register, go to 718.747.2860 or tradeshow@nsa- tact Flo Federman at 631.414.4299 and dinner from 7:00-9:00 p.m. On
C&S Wholesale Grocers will hold a September 18, a marketing seminar
trade show at Foxwoods Resort in www.newonline.org. global.org. or flo.federman@marcumllp.com.
will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00
Mashantucket, CT. p.m. and the expo will run from 8:00
August 22-23 September 11-12 September 13-15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To register, go to
August 21-22 Imperial Distributors will hold its Bozzuto’s will hold its 2018 Merchan- The Natural Products Expo will be https://retailsolutions.wixsite.com/
C&S Wholesale Grocers will host a spring and summer 2019 seasonal dising Marketplace at Foxwoods Re- held in Baltimore. For more informa- retail-solutions/expo-registration.
trade show at the York Fairgrounds show at DCU Center in Worcester, sort in Connecticut. For more infor- tion, go to www.expoeast.com.
October 16
Saint Joseph’s University will hold its
annual Food Industry Summit at the
Wolfington Teletorium on campus in
Philadelphia. For more information,
contact Dr. John Stanton at JStan-
ton@sju.edu.
October 18-20
PMA Fresh Summit will be held in Or-
lando, FL. For more information, go to
www.pma.com.
October 20-23
The National Frozen & Refriger-
ated Foods Association’s annual
convention will be held at the Mar-
riott Marquis in San Diego, CA. For
more information, or to register, call
717.657.8601 or visit www.NFRA-
Convention.org.
November 2-4
The Mid-Atlantic Food Trades Organi-
zation’s annual gala weekend - hon-
oring Nick Bertram and John Ruane
of Giant/Martin’s - will be held at
Resorts World Casino in Atlantic City.
For more information, or to register,
go to www.mafto.org.
November 3
The Children’s Cancer Foundation
will hold its 34th annual gala at Val-
ley Mansion by Martin’s in Cockeys-
ville, MD honoring Safeway and Jim
Perkins with the 2018 Gift of Life
award. For more information, go to
www.childrenscancerfoundation.org,
or contact info@childrenscancerfoun-
dation.org or 443.546-4479.
May 7-8, 2019
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The pilot market will be an- $266 million in barbecue sauce and donated to the USO-Met- morial Day weekend that not
nounced soon, and deliveries are sales annually. The average pod- ro. This includes monies raised only caused extensive damage to
expected to begin this fall. In a cast household spends $7.22 per through an in-store campaign the properties and roads along
recent statement discussing the year on barbecue sauce, while at all 166 Giant Food stores, at Main Street as well as to adjacent
recent partnership, Kroger’s chief avid podcast fans spend $8.15 a fundraising dinner at Myron communities, but also took a life.
digital officer Yael Cosset said, per year. The research firm also Mixon’s Pitmaster Barbeque In the spirit of giving, Dietz and
“We are incredibly excited about found that avid podcast listeners restaurant in Alexandria, VA, Watson (D&W) spearheaded a
the potential of our innovative spend more on ketchup with the and from the proceeds of the fundraiser last month to help
partnership with Nuro to bring average podcast household pay- BBQ Battle itself. To say that this support flood recovery efforts
the future of grocery delivery to ing $7.18 per year on ketchup, impressive is understatement, for the affected community. The
customers today. As part of ‘Re- while avid podcast fans spend especially considering that from Philadelphia-based deli foods
stock Kroger’ [the retailer’s plan $7.97 per year. Additionally, the last year’s events, a little more manufacturer partnered up with
to recreate the food and grocery average household spends $15.60 than $400,000 was donated. I am retailer Safeway Eastern and with
AISLE
customer experience in Amer- per year on sunscreen, while in awe of how, each year that Gi- its vendor partners Utz, Coke,
ica], we have already started to avid podcast fans spend $16.65 ant has been involved with this Schmidt’s Bakery and Bimbo
redefine the grocery custom- per year. Podcast households event, they seem to take it to the Bakeries (Entenmann’s) to raise
chatter er experience and expand the
coverage area for our anything,
spent more than $314 million
on ketchup and more than $266
next level. I can’t wait to see what
they do to up their game for next
funds for the United Way Elli-
cott City Strong fund. On June
By Karen Fernandez anytime and anywhere offering. million on sunscreen in 2017. As summer’s BBQ Battle! Congrats 15 at the Ellicott City Safeway,
Partnering with Nuro, a leading the audience of podcasts contin- to all of the players at Giant Food customers could make $5 dona-
Suuuuuuummmertime…and technology company, will cre- ues to grow, so will the medium’s for such successful event exe- tions and receive the following
the livin’ is easy…well, at least ate customer value by providing influence on shoppers’ choices, cution and fundraising and for items supplied by D&W and the
that’s what Kroger is trying to Americans access to fast and con- and marketers would be wise to making what takes a village to participating vendors: a D&W
help do for its customers. The venient delivery at a fair price.” use this to their advantage. Keep create seem so effortless. premium beef frank served on a
largest supermarket chain in the Dave Ferguson, co-founder of track of their level of influence As many of you may know,
U.S. is partnering with Nuro, Nuro added, “Unmanned deliv- by reading the quarterly Niel- Ellicott City, MD was hit with a See AISLE CHATTER
a company that builds auton- ery will be a game-changer for sen’s report “A Marketer’s Guide disastrous flash flood over Me- on page 23
omous cars explicitly for the local commerce, and together To Podcasting.”
business of transporting goods, with Kroger, we’re thrilled to test Speaking of summer grilling,
to test a fleet of robotic cars for this new delivery experience to Giant Food was once again the
driverless grocery delivery. This bring grocery customers new title sponsor for the 26th annu-
news comes just mere months levels of convenience and value. al National Capital Barbecue
after the Cincinnati-based retail- Our safe, reliable, and affordable Battle for a third year running.
er announced an exclusive deal service, combined with Kroger’s The weekend long event, which
with British online grocer Oc- ubiquitous brand, is a powerful supports the USO of Metropol-
ado to use its automated ware- first step in our mission to accel- itan-Baltimore (USO-Metro), is
house technology. According to erate the benefits of robotics for one of the nation’s largest and
an email that Nuro CEO Jiajun everyday life.” most popular food and music
Zhu sent to NBC News MACH, As the season of outdoor festivals. The event drew around
the driverless delivery vehicles, grilling is in full swing, so is 107,000 attendees over two days
which are six feet tall and around shopping for condiments and for barbecue food offerings, food
“half the width of a Toyota Co- sun care products to ensure the sampling (including the Taste
rolla,” max out at a speed of 25 perfect summer day barbecue. of Giant Sampling Pavilion and
miles per hour. The vehicles the However, some marketers may the Giant Local Flavors Tent),
company plans to use will have be missing out on an opportu- cooking competitions and dem- DIETZ & WATSON RECENTLY HOSTED A FUNDRAISER AT THE ELLI-
two temperature-controlled nity to sell essential seasonal os, and live music, featuring 30 COTT CITY SAFEWAY TO SUPPORT FLOOD RECOVERY FOR THE TOWN.
compartments that can each items by ignoring the impact of bands on three stages, headlined With support from its vendor partners Utz, Coca-Cola, Schmidt Baking
carry up to six bags of groceries. podcasts. According to Nielsen, by the Plain White T’s. Overall, and Bimbo Bakeries (Entenmann’s), the event raised $2,088. Dietz &
Zhu stated that in initial tests, the leading global information the Landover-based division Watson, Safeway, Coca-Cola and Utz each agreed to match dollar for
they will utilize “regular cars and measurement company that of Ahold Delhaize USA, which dollar what was taken in at the fundraiser to bring the total to $10,440,
outfitted with our autonomous provides market research, in- went into the week of events which was donated to the United Way Ellicott City Strong Fund. Among
driving technology,” eventual- those on hand were (l-r): Chris Sullivan and Brian Diffenderfer, Dietz &
sights and data about what peo- hoping to donate $500,000, ex-
ly transitioning to the complete Watson; Angie Marshall, Safeway; Kari Staddon, United Way; Patty Hutchi-
ple watch, listen to and buy, the ceeded that amount significantly son, Safeway; Lisa Herbert and Ken Snyder, Dietz & Watson.
autonomous driverless vehicles. podcasting audience influences with a total of $630,000 raised
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New Jersey, one in Virginia, one in Illinois and one in Florida).
In that short cycle, The Fresh Market has also been acquired for $1.36 billion
by large private equity firm Apollo Global Management (2016) and 18 months
later, named a new CEO, veteran retailer Larry Appel, The Fresh Market’s fourth
chief executive or interim CEO since 2015. Appel has subsequently brought in
other new senior executives in an attempt turn the company around.
And yet, things don’t seem much improved from where they were eight years
ago when original owner Ray Berry, who founded the company in 1982, took the
company public.
It’s not that TFM isn’t a good merchant. It’s just not good enough.
For many years as a privately-owned retailer, The Fresh Market was success-
fully opening 20,000 square foot upscale stores in small cities primarily in the
Southeast where populations were growing and many shoppers hadn’t experi-
enced the type of perishables and prepared foods selection and merchandising
that TFM offered.
As the company continued to expand and move into new geographies,
the flavor of fresh
particularly in the Northeast and its short-lived foray into California, not only was
TFM the new kid on the block, there were also other existing retailers who offered
similar type fare. And in many cases, executed in a superior fashion.
And then there were the locations. The Fresh Market paid premium prices for
a lot of its real estate, especially in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Even
more shocking were some of the specific markets that the company entered,
where it was obvious to many that the demographics of the area most likely
wouldn’t support the type of sales TFM needed to become successful.
The two soon-to-be-closed Virginia stores are an example of each problem.
The company’s store in Charlottesville, which opened in 2014, was a good
demographic choice: plenty of millennials and Gen-Yers, living in a middle to
upper-middle income college town. Sure, there was competition from existing
operators Kroger, Harris Teeter and Giant Food, but TFM’s research indicated it
could find a comfort zone among those larger chains. What they should have also
known was that Whole Foods’ new replacement store, which opened in 2011,
was generating much higher sales than its original store. Additionally, Wegmans
announced in 2013 that it would be entering Charlottesville. Game over. “A man’s
See TAKING STOCK on page 19
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Legislative Line
Heard Of Fake News? Now Meet Fake Meat And Poultry
We all know of the president’s will most likely not appear on Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Missing the September deadline
love affair with the news media supermarket shelves until 2021, publicly that his agency would would be a liability for the mid-
and his frequent shout-outs about supporters of the new technology continue to encourage advances term elections for Republicans
fake news. Well, now he is getting generally oppose USDA taking in biotechnology and work close- in general and also no farm-state
involved with fake meat or what the lead for oversight of this new ly with USDA and the Environ- Democrat wants to go to his/her
is commonly called lab-grown technology. Politico says some mental Protection Agency (EPA) home turf without a final farm
meat. I’ve previously mentioned “worry the department would sti- to handle future biotech products. bill.
the growing debate on lab-grown fle the sector at the behest of the This is all certainly a glimpse into With the Supplemental Nu-
meat versus the real stuff. Now we livestock industry, which is divid- what is coming to our store re- tritional Assistance Program
hear from our friends at Politico ed about how to respond to the frigerated cases now and in the (SNAP) being such a large part of
that the White House is actual- emerging technology.” not-so-far-off future. Who ever the farm bill, I thought you would
ly working on a lab-grown meat And if lab-grown meat faces thought? want to know an interesting fact
strategy. It has been reported that many challenges, so does the new about SNAP error rates since
the White House Domestic Poli- “beyond meat” patties that are ap- Farm Bill Brief the food industry is an integral
cy Council is planning to hold a pearing now in meat departments Now that the House and Sen- partner within the SNAP pro-
special meeting with Department throughout the country. These ate have passed their respective gram. Well, Politico reports that
Barry F. Scher
of Agriculture (USDA) and Food products, which I have eaten and versions of the farm bill, the next after two years without releasing
Policy Solutions LLC
and Drug Administration (FDA) are actually pretty good, are made step is a conference committee to SNAP error rate data amid ques-
to discuss the relatively new tech- with pea protein, canola oil, co- iron out the many differences in tions about its accuracy, USDA
nology of lab-grown or cultured conut oil potato starch and nat- try – from plant-based burgers the two bills and then hopefully provided figures just last week
meat products. FDA says it has ural flavoring extracts. The Wall that ooze “blood” at first bite to move the compromise bill on for showing a benefit payment error
the authority over such products, Street Journal recently said in a chicken strips grown in a tank another vote and then on to the rate of 6.4 percent in fiscal year
but USDA is saying not so. While major page one piece that these from poultry cells”. Cattle ranch- president’s desk for his signature. 2017, most of that due to over-
lab-grown or cultured meat prod- products are “part of a posse of ers and mega poultry farms have Will the bill be signed by the Sep-
See LEGISLATIVE LINE
ucts are just now surfacing and look-alikes invading meat coun- raised eyebrows. By the way, FDA tember 30 deadline? Most likely!
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Annual Giant National Capital Barbeque Battle Draws Crowds To Nation’s Capital June 23-24
Giant Food was once again the sponsor of the National
Capital Barbeque Battle held in the District of Columbia
June 23-24. Bob Brucato (l) of Monster Energy says hello to
Giant Food’s (l-r): Bob Brucato, Felis Andrade and division This trio from Body Armour/Canada Dry includes Chelsea Taking care of business at the BBQ Battle for Clemens Food
president Gordon Reid. Beaudin (l), Leanne Smithers (c) and Brianna Williams. Group are Erin Hinchey (l) and Patrick Koba.
This Dietz & Watson group shot includes (l-r): Chris Sulli-
Schmidt Baking is well represented by (l-r): James Paylor, van, Toya Addison, Jennifer Lease, Jesse Leister and Lisa From Roseda Beef, we spotted Ally Wade (l), Edward Burchell
Isaiah Young, Pete Labyzon Jr. and Pete Labyzon. Herbert. III (c) and Ed Burchell.
Terry McGowan (l) of Giant Food is joined here by James These Giant Food nutritionists are (l-r): Leslie Jefferson, These Giant Food folks are (l-r): Mike Brenton, Paul Zvaleny,
Spain of Utz. lead nutritionist Lisa Coleman and Marissa Donovan. Min Krishnamurthy, Gordon Reid and Bob Bennett.
Here we have (l-r): Elda Devarie and Osvaldo Guerrero, EMD Kai Ruskin (l) and Lexin Chavin, both with Monumental These fine folks are (l-r): Stan Wharton, Hughes Sales Inc.;
Sales; Shelton Rose and Sherene James, GraceKennedy/ Sports, make their way downtown for the annual BBQ Bat- Fred Hoefferle, BelGioioso Cheese; and Christine Collins,
LaFe; and Fredy Rincan, EMD Sales. tle. Burris Retail Logistics.
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Retailers, Distributors, Suppliers Travel To Jacob Javits Center In New York City
The Summer Fancy Food Show was held in New York City
June 30-July 2 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
Among the retailers traveling up from the Baltimore market Jody DeWalt (r) of DPI Specialty Foods says hello to Giant
were (l-r): Tom Gilbert, Sydney Graul and Dennis Graul of Food’s (l-r): Mike Schlicker, Wing Pokrywka and Eric McCor- Jim Wilt (l) of Weis Markets is joined in this photo by Eric
Graul’s Markets. mick. Ullman of DPI Specialty Foods.
All smiles for our photographer are Diane Cleven (l) of The This foursome features (l-r): Gary Royal, Old Colony Foods;
Fresh Market and Brian Thomas of Diffenderfer’s Potato Grant Rumble (l) of Sales Force One says hello to Michael Joe Galiazzo and David Wagner, Sales One; and Michael
Chips. Zuegner of Haram-Christensen Corp. Johnson, Old Colony Foods.
Rick Donahue (r) of DPI Specialty Foods chats at the Fancy
Food show with Stephanie Panzetta (l) and Robyn Carper, Handling business at the show for DPI Specialty Foods are Checking out the newest in specialty foods are Gary Cha (l)
both with Weis Markets. Brad Albaugh (l) and Tom Margavich. and John Park of Yes! Organic Markets.
This photo features (l-r): Kevin Feulner, E.A. Berg; Yoela
From Whole Foods, we spotted Lisa Zografos (l) and Kristin Levin, Meiji; Greg Jacobsen, E.A. Berg; Ken Vlazny, Meiji; This Vasinee Food Corp. duo includes Ann Charalaivan (l)
Payne. Tony Arnone, E.A. Berg; and Jim Biondolillo, Meiji. and Valaya Dipongam.
Here we have (l-r): Bob Malmed, Utz; Kathy Sullivan and These fine folks are (l-r): Erik Volavicius and Stefano Mozzi, This Burris Retail Logistics team photo includes (l-r): Kev-
Roseanne Casale-DePalma, JOH; ; and Dave Purcell, Boul- Bauducco; Elda Devarie and Angelica Colon, EMD Sales; in Langley, Monica Spaulding, Maura Daly, Christine Collins
der Canyon. Andrey Ernane and Edinaldo Matos, Bauducco. and Selim Caner.
12 | FOOD WORLD July 2018 www.best.met.comTo Attend 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show – ‘You’ll Know It When You Smell It’
Jennifer Sands (l) of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank These smiles belong to (l-r): Lee Cohen, Avenue Gourmet;
Larry Iannuzzi (l) of JOH chats at the show with Steve Spatzi- takes in the newest in specialty foods, along with Regina Todd Bamberg, Upgrade Partners LLC; Julia Stamberger, GP
er of Modena Fine Foods. McCartney-MacKay of Sam’s Club. Concept Labs; and Patricia Lobel, Avenue Gourmet.
Allen Sabry (2nd from r) of DPI Specialty Foods says hello Food World’s Jeff Metzger (c) is joined here by Scott Carpen-
to Rodman’s Gourmet’s (l-r): Jason Ferris, Ron Brenner, Roy ter (l) of Savor Street Foods and Chris Rahey of Promise Hard at work in the Kreider Farms booth are (l-r): Dave An-
Rodman and Rob Williams. Gluten Free. drews, John Ayres, Khalee Kreider and Tony Bennett.
Fresh off their own successful show in New Orleans for the The Cento Fine Foods team was out in full force, as usual, This foursome comprises (l-r): Nima Fotovat and Steve
Fancy Food Show are IDDBA’s Kelly Campbell (l) and Mike including (l-r): Joe Cristella IV, Geoff Dobren, Maurice Christi- Verde, MadeGood Foods; Steve Landau, Chex Foods; and
Eardley. no, Rick Ciccotelli, Bart Ricci III and Howard Morell. Mitch Cohen, King’s Food Markets/Balducci’s.
These folks are (l-r): Mustafa Ozcan, Craig Serio, Donna Se- Making the trip to the Big Apple from Euro American Brands Bart Ricci III (l) of Cento says hello to Joe Talluto (c) and
rio and Merat Kokka, all with Naturlich. are John Coles (l) and Tom Gaffney. Joseph F. Talluto of Talluto’s.
Hard at work from Nan Nazarian (l)
Wakefern Food of Leavitt Corp.
Corp. are Marty is joined here by
Ramirez (l), Karl Jerry Larsson and
Journey (c) and Proud mama Maria Maggio (l) of Food Trade News stops Donna Larsson of
Vito Calderone. by the Atalanta Corp. booth to say hello to Atalanta’s John JOH.
Rodgers (c) and Rosalie Marfuggi – her daughter!
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Weis Markets held its 2018 charity golf tournament earli-
er this month at five of Central PA’s premier golf courses.
Welcoming golfers to the post-golf dinner held at Bucknell Enjoying the post-golf festivities are (l-r): Bob Hammond,
Universtiy, are Weis Markets executives (l-r): Jim Marcil, Da- Marzetti; Josh Feaster, Advantage Solutions; and Mike Mc- Steve Davis (l) of Weis Markets says hello to Jeff Tinsman
vid Gose, Richard Gunn, Jonathan Weis and Kurt Schertle. Groarty, Riviana Foods. of Tinsman Group.
All smiles for our photographer are (l-r): Bill deBrauwere,
Crossmark; Cris Olson, Blue Diamond; Brooks Young and These Weis Markets smiles belong to Kevin Small (l) and Don Kiess (l) of Fitzwater says hello to Weis Markets’ Wayne
Julie Wilt, Crossmark; and Chuck Carle, Kimberly Clark. Kurt Schertle. Bailey (c) and Bob Schmieder (retired).
Making their way to Weis country for the annual golf outing This trio includes Dennis Curtin (l) of Weis Markets, Jeff
Lamee Vang (c) of Weis Markets is joined in this photo by are Tom Brown (l) and Micah Brown, both with East Coast Sobotta (c) of Schmidt Baking and Brian Gallagher of
Ed Burda (l) and Tom Worley, both with Utz. Fresh. Stauffer’s.
This photo features (l-r): Alexa Nemeth, Acosta; Charlie Po-
Enjoying the post-golf dinner are (l-r): Sandra Sage, Todd Here we have (l-r): Rob Dacko, Elaine Cole and Richard letti, retired from Acosta; Michael Blount, McCormick; and
Kostick and Tom Kelly, all with Clemens Food Group. Gunn, all with Weis Markets. Rebecca Note, Acosta.
These fine folks are (l-r): Rick Glover, Bubba Burgers; Brian This Imperial Distributors group shot includes (l-r): Steve
Bosworth, Weis Markets; Allan Perkins, JOH; Jason Poli- Caggiano, Derek Potter, Joe Kirby; Michael Welsh, Jill Pope These lovely ladies are Weis Markets’ Carole Hupp and Jai-
towski and Dave Solmen, Biery Cheese. and Sasha Beckman. me Hynoski.
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www.best.met.com July 2018 FOOD WORLD | 15Food World Picks
From the 64th Summer Fancy Food Show
Every summer, the Javits Center in New York City temporarily becomes a bustling vil-
lage where tastes and flavors from all over the country and the world are out on display
to see, touch and taste. As in recent years, the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show, which is
put on by the Specialty Food Association (SFA), took up every bit of usable space in the
convention center (six football fields worth of space) and featured more than 200,000 spe-
cialty food products from 2,400 exhibiting companies. In addition to exhibitors from all
over the United States, the show featured a strong international representation with over
1,100 exhibitors from 54 countries on hand to display their wares.
This melting pot of national and international goods is a foodie’s delight, with aisles
upon aisles of specialty foods for the retailer, restaurant and foodservice attendees (it is
projected that around 34,000 people were in attendance this year) to explore. With so
many items to sample, it can be difficult to sort out the rising stars from the sinking ships,
but I’ve done my best to try and distinguish the gold from the pyrite.
In no particular order, here is my list of the stand out products I found at this year’s
Fancy Food Show:
In an oversaturated market of yogurt types and flavors from Greek to Skyr and vanilla
to root beer float (yes, that is an actually an option), it’s difficult to find one that stands In recent years, jerky has become one of the overdone products that I typically avoid
out from the overwhelming crowd of contenders. However, La Fermière, a French yogurt trying at food shows. But in passing the One For Neptune booth in the new Incubator
and desserts company that was founded in 1952 in Village, I found myself making an exception and I’m so glad that I did. These jerkies were
Marseille, does just that with their Pressed Lem- created by former marine scientist Nick Mendoza, who, in an effort to combat food waste
on Whole Milk Yogurt (the 2018 sofi™ Award and with the hope of finding ways of positively impacting food system sustainability, came
bronze winner in the dairy and dairy alterna- up with this trio of flavors which are all made with premium quality, domestically sourced
tive category) and they do it with an air of sim- white fish (in this case, Pacific Yellowtail Rockfish) that is traceable to small-scale U.S,
plicity and dignity. This silky dairy concoction west coast fisheries: Honey Lemon Ginger, Smoked Sea Salt & Juniper, and Fiery Cajun.
is nothing short of delightful. The subtle hint These high protein snacks have the taste and texture of a beef jerky but are healthier,
of lemon doesn’t overpower but rather com- containing 1.5 times the protein, 30-100 times the Omega-3 fatty acids and one-third the
plements the creamy base and does so without saturated fat of its red-meat counterparts. Additionally, these products also help address
being tart or stringent as many lemon-based inefficiencies in the seafood supply. Even if the social and environmental impact that this
products have a tendency to do. This prod- company is trying to make doesn’t sway you, the taste alone will. Take my word for it -
uct is living proof that you can take just a once you try these, you’ll be hooked.
few natural ingredients to create a master-
piece. It is truly a heavenly experience as far
as yogurts go. Plus, it comes packaged in a
(If you prefer something more bite in its texture)
cornflower blue clay earthenware jar that
is not only reusable (it is oven-safe up to a Love the taste of mushrooms but looking for something with more bite in its texture?
temperature of 480° F) but also 100% bio- Then Shrooms Crispy Mushroom Snacks will be your new best friend. These are made
degradable and is sealed with gold foil that with thick cut all-natural mushrooms and possess a crunch that give them a potato chip
is so lovely, you almost don’t want to disturb mouthfeel that makes them hard to stop eating. Don’t let the psychedelic logo design and
its understated beauty by removing it. But be- product name fool you – these aren’t made with those types of mushrooms, but they may
lieve me, you will be happy when you unwrap be just as intoxicating with its six available flavor options: Original, Mediterranean Sea
this– your taste buds will thank you. Salt, Smokey Barbecue, Fire-Roasted Jalapeno, Vermont White Cheddar and Pizza Slice.
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www.best.met.com July 2018 FOOD WORLD | 17sauce, other flavors developed and most recently
the additional line of “This Dip Is Nuts!” came to
fruition, the only difference being that it is certi-
cont'd from page 16 fied organic and soy-free, whereas the “Bitchin’
Sauce” and its derivatives are not. I myself favor
the original and the Cilantro Chili “Bitchin’
Sauce” and I can’t stop eating the Green On-
ion “This Dip Is Nuts!” but there are few more
options for you to choose from so that you can
pick your own favorite.
If you’re looking for a simple snack with a
fun texture, then the Moon Cheese™ Crunchy
Mix ‘Ems in the Tomato & Basil Pesto flavor
are the product for you. Made of 100% real
Monterey Jack cheese and sundried tomato
While extolling praise to a fellow attendee about the white fish jerky I discovered, I was and basil, this can be enjoyed as a topper in
told that I must visit another booth with another unique type of jerky. Intrigued, I went salads or even by itself as something to nosh on. The secret to the unique bite of this
to check out Pan’s Mushroom Jerky and it was certainly worth the trip down the aisle. product is the freeze-dried technology, which the company uses on its low carb, keto and
The product is the brainchild of founder Michael Pan, who, when on a trip to Borneo to paleo-friendly Moon Cheese line of cheese snack products. Plus, it’s gluten-free and high
visit family, discovered a 30-year old snack recipe utilizing mushrooms as a meat replace- in both protein and calcium, so you can nibble on these without any guilt!
ment. After a few years of tinkering with the recipe and coming up with new flavors, the
outcome is a delicious vegan, gluten-free, paleo friendly treat that is also a good source of
fiber and vitamin D. It currently comes in four flavors: Original, Sea Salt & Pepper, Apple- Egunsi (phonetically pronounced A-Goo-
wood BBQ and Zesty Thai. See) Foods, a Harlem-based company, is
bringing farm-to-table West African food
to the forefront. Founder Yemisi Awosan,
who was born in Nigeria and raised in New
England and who currently resides in New
York, wanted to share the flavors of her her-
itage with her adopted homeland and she
does just that with the company’s line of
refrigerated soups and sauces. According to
the website, Egunsi Foods works to “create
a long term impact through social entre-
preneurship instead of short-term donation
through philanthropy” by partnering with
Bitchin' Sauce / This Dip is Nuts! farmers in Africa whenever possible to buy and use their raw materials. Additionally, pro-
If you haven’t tried the “Bitchin’ Sauce” and “This Dip is Nuts!” line of vegan, gluten-free, duce is sourced locally whenever possible. The results are products that utilize only the
non-GMO almond-based sauces and dips, you are surely missing out. The original Bitchin’ freshest ingredients which, once cooked, are quickly chilled to preserve the flavor and
Sauce that started it all was created by a then 16-year old Starr Edwards in 2004 who, dis- nutrients. There are four soups which each have their own distinct but equally delicious
appointed in the high-processed vegan friendly options available at the time, decided to tastes. The Ata Din Din red pepper sauce, however, is a standout among the company’s
create a cold-pressed, raw hummus like sauce/dip made from almonds. It quickly became offerings. It has a complexity that is achieved by caramelizing the vegetables that make up
a regular sell-out at the San Diego farmers’ markets with a cult following. The result was the no frills ingredient list. The result is one that will have your taste buds salivating with
a savory vegan, gluten-free and preservative-free product that can act as a sauce, a dip or, its muted sweet notes. Suggested as a recipe starter or as a dipping or topping sauce, the
dressing, even a marinade. Warning: this product is highly addictive. Proceed at your own Ata Din Din is sure to take anything you put it on to the next level and the syrupy consis-
risk. it is very easy to make this dip disappear in one sitting. It’s so tasty that one could tency of this product guarantees that whatever you put this on will get good coverage - you
just forego the dipping food of choice and eat it straight with a spoon! From the original will want this on each and every bite!
The vibrant packaging of this line of ready-to-eat small meals in itself is
eye-catching enough to draw your attention. However, the convenience, portabil-
ity and the healthy international choices offered will be the real appeal for these
new products. These premium quality BPA-free tinned foods make it easy to have
small healthy meals on-the-go and are made with sustainably sourced proteins
and all-natural non-GMO ingredients. Globally inspired, the four wild skipjack
tuna options each have a different flavor profile: Sicilian Caponata (butternut
squash, fire-roasted vegetables, shaved almonds and Italian herbs); Aztec Ensala-
da (red beans, succulent corn, sweet red peppers, and simmered onion); Provence
Niçoise (fire-roasted peppers, zesty herbs, potatoes, and olives); and Thai Srira-
cha (sweet and sour beans, crunchy peanuts, leafy greens and hot Asian spice).
If you’re an active person who is always rushing from place to place, this should
be your go-to food product that you can carry with you when you’re in need of a
nutritious but filling snack or small meal.
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TAKING STOCK
From page 6
gotta know his limitations…”
In the case of the upcoming store closing in Winchester, VA, which opened
only two years ago, it begs the question, “Why Winchester?” What inspired the
company to target a market that’s got little affluence and lots of blue collar
residents? To be fair to CEO Appel, the decision to enter Winchester was made by
previous management. But then again, “A man’s gotta know his limitations…”
For 2018, The Fresh Market has acknowledged that no new stores will open
and the status of 12 potential new units which were announced last year remains
up in the air.
While Apollo Global might be providing some financial security for The Fresh
Market (and also taking the retailer out of public financial scrutiny), the big PE
firm hasn’t seemed to do much to improve the fortunes of its only supermarket
property. Don’t expect much future help, either – it’s just not a PE thing.
TFM is stuck in that “mushy middle” of upscale merchants that aren’t quite
good enough to compete in the big league of retailers that also operate in the PHILLIPS FOODS RECENTLY VISITED THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK’S FACILITY IN HALETHORPE, MD
Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and formerly Texas and California. FOR A TOUR AND PLANNING MEETING. Among those in attendance were (l-r): Carmen Del Guercio, Mary-
What’s effective in Macon, GA or Mobile, AL ain’t necessarily going to work in land Food Bank; Brice Phillips, Phillips Foods; Joe Rallo, Sales Force One; John Baxter, Phillips; and Tim
Ashburn, VA or Montvale, NJ. Regan, Maryland Food Bank.
“A man’s gotta know his limitations.”
Keptner Joins Wakefern As Senior VP-Marketing
Supermarket industry veteran Erik Keptner has been named senior VP-market- 15 More TFMs To Close, Including 2 Virginia Units
ing for Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with
member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, From page 1 We will work to relocate as many Farmers Market and Whole
PriceRite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer and Dearborn Market banners. He began impacted employees as possible to Foods, now owned by power-
performance of the company and
with the Keasbey, NJ wholesaler on July 9. other stores within our footprint. house Amazon. Last year, the
reiterated that they do not expect
Keptner brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new role at Wakefern, where
any further store closures in the “Looking ahead, I am confident retailer closed five stores in New
he will develop marketing and merchandising strategies which he hopes will build this move will better position Jersey, New York, Virginia, Flor-
upon the company’s legacy of successful retail brands. foreseeable future.
In making the announcement, The Fresh Market and enable us ida and Illinois. In 2016, it shut-
Keptner joins Wakefern from Giant/Martin’s (a division of Ahold Delhaize USA), to continue delivering our great tered 18 locations in Texas, Iowa,
Carlisle, PA, where he served as senior VP-sales, merchandising and marketing. CEO Larry Appel said: “Over the
last eight months, our company tasting meals, signature products Missouri and Kansas.
He will oversee Wakefern’s digital commerce and analytics, advertising, corporate
merchandising, private label and own brand as well as its social media and digi- has been executing a turnaround and an incredible shopping expe- Currently, The Fresh Market
tal advertising divisions and report directly to Wakefern executive VP Chris Lane. plan and we’ve seen great prog- rience.” operates approximately 130 stores
“Erik came up in the grocery business at a pivotal time for the industry, and ress. However, for a variety of The Fresh Market was acquired with locations in 24 states, includ-
throughout his career has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to imple- reasons unique to each retail lo- by Apollo Global Management in ing in the Northeast/Mid-Atlan-
menting consumer centric marketing and merchandising strategies,” said Lane. cation, that progress is not even- March 2016 and has seen same- tic states of Maryland, Virginia,
“He’s a proven leader, and we are very excited to welcome him to the Wakefern ly distributed and, as a result, we store sales declines in light of North Carolina, Delaware, New
team.” have decided to close these long- heightened competition from Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York,
“Wakefern has a long history as a respected industry leader. I look forward term, underperforming stores. growing retailers like Sprouts Connecticut and Delaware.
to joining the team and working with the 50 cooperative member families that
make up this esteemed retailer,” said Keptner.
Before assuming his last role at Giant in 2014, Keptner served as executive
No Kittens.
VP-marketing for Ahold USA. Previous Giant Food/Ahold USA jobs included
senior VP-marketing and consumer insight from 2009 to 2012, and senior
VP-marketing and communication for Giant/Martin’s.
This is an excellent addition to Wakefern’s leadership team. I’ve known Erik
for more than 20 years (he just turned 46) and he’s got one of the sharpest
marketing minds in the business, especially when it comes to consumer-centric No celebrity gossip. No selfies. No recipes.
shopping behavior.
Moreover, he’s a great team player who is really going to help the big co-op,
which doesn’t have many weaknesses, but could stand a more modern approach
to supermarket marketing. Keptner will fill that void. He will work closely with
Lane, who many in the industry see as the successor to current Wakefern presi-
We only tweet about
dent and COO Joe Sheridan.
Congratulations on the new gig.
‘Round The Trade
Two years ago, it appeared that Albertsons had big plans to revive its once
the important stuff.
large Florida operation when it converted the three remaining Albertsons-ban-
nered stores in the Sunshine State to Safeway and charged the retailer’s Eastern
division with oversight of those three units which were located in disparate Breaking news covering the industry from New England to the Carolinas.
locations - Oakland Park, Largo and Altamonte Springs. Nearly $30 million was
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www.best.met.com July 2018 FOOD WORLD | 19Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market Celebrates Grand Opening June 22 Of Newest Location In Reston, VA
Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market held a grand opening cel-
ebration June 22 at its newest store in Reston, VA. These
Balducci’s execs welcoming shoppers on opening day are (l- On hand for the festivities in Reston are Emmanuel
r): Arthur Goncalves, Jessica Gasser, CEO Judy Spires, Keith Jeff Kayce (l) of Bozzuto’s Development Co. congratulates Egoegonwa (l) of Bozzuto’s Development Co. and Dimitri
Morrison and Karen Roche. Balducci’s Joel Chace on the new store. Georgelakos of KLNB.
Lenny Knight (c) Balducci’s Reston, VA general manager is
Happy to be on hand for a grand opening in Reston, VA are flanked in this photo by Rich Ellis (l) and David Youst, both This Balducci’s trio features Jenifer Keane (l), Jeff Visotsky
Balducci’s Matt Nangle (l) and Paul Hamilton. with Boston Properties. (c) and Zach Adams.
John Coleman (l) of Balducci’s is joined in this photo by Checking out the newest Balducci’s are Garrett Beck (l) and Mitch Dimatteo (c) of Inspired Foods congratulates Balduc-
John Knierim of Calvisius USA. Todd Beck of Marble Valley Farms. ci’s Damian Hourican (l) and Mike Batta on the new store.
This foursome features (l-r): Joe Parisi, Balducci’s; Johan-
These smiles belong to Jennifer Cohen (l) and Amy Molina, Congressional Seafood is well represented at the grand na Castro and Michael McCloud, Uptown Bakery; and Carol
both with Balducci’s Catering. opening by Jonathan Pearlman (l) and Dave Simpson. Donnoli, Balducci’s.
Balducci’s Executive Chef Patrick Fitzgerald (r) is joined here These gentlemen from Bell & Evans are Richard Rodriguez Welcoming shoppers to the new Reston, VA store are
by Joanne and Dave Adams with Coldwell Banker. (l) and Matt Snyder. Balducci’s Joe Parisi (l) and Judy Spires.
20 | FOOD WORLD July 2018 www.best.met.comLegislative Line
more than 40 percent of food OR). Groups in the coalition are tration placing corporate self-in-
wastes in the U.S., this new tech- frustrated by the myriad of label- terest over the public health,” said
nology could be a significant ad- ing requirements being enacted Michael Jacobson, the longtime
vancement and benefit within the at the state and local levels. The leader of CSPI. I’m not so sure
From page 8 now overseen by a number of dif- produce industry. Stay tuned for Fair Packaging and Labeling Act that Harley Davidson Motorcycle
ferent agencies. They also think more developments. Pretty neat would preempt labeling laws that Company would agree with your
payments. That’s nearly double
that SNAP could be handled like stuff huh? go beyond national standards and statement Michael! Think about
the 3.66 percent error rate that
other safety net programs such as that are not supported by the best that folks.
was last reported in 2014. Federal
Medicare and Medicaid. USDA Obama National Ocean Policy available science. And in a unique move, Cali-
officials attributed the dramatic
is not going to sit around as los- Rescinded fornia lawmakers just banned all
difference largely to the fact that
ing SNAP to HHS would be a Last month the president, by ex- Soda Tax Fallout local taxes on groceries for 12
the Food and Nutrition Service
sad day for USDA since the food ecutive order, revoked the Obama Politico reported that the years which is considered a huge
has implemented new procedures
stamp program helps more than administration’s National Ocean Center for Science in the Pub- victory for the soft drink industry.
to improve its accounting.
40 million Americans buy food policy, which limited fishing and lic Interest (CSPI) is peeved San Francisco, Berkeley and Oak-
each week and represents about the development of the ocean’s that the World Health Organi- land, California have soda taxes
Food Safety Oversight Up For
three-quarters of USDA’s budget energy resources. The action was zation’s (WHO) recent news re- on the books and they will remain
Grabs
including thousands of jobs. warmly received by business and port calling for increased action in place, but the new law effec-
Last month the Trump admin-
istration released a major new fishing interests but criticized on chronic, non-communicable tively blocks soda tax proposals
Avocados That Stay Fresh sharply by environmentalists and diseases (like diabetes) did not in four other major California
proposal that changes the direc-
Longer conservationists from the Natural endorse sugary drink taxes. You cities. Similar pre-emptive laws
tion dramatically of food safety
An item crossed my desk last Resources Defense Council and will recall that taxing soft drinks have been enacted in Arizona and
oversight. Trump would like to
week that may be of interest to Oceana. has been bantered around in the Michigan. From time-to-time,
see it shifted from the FDA to the
you. I happen to love avocados U.S. by a number of county, city taxing soft drinks rears its head
USDA and SNAP moved from
but we all know that they go bad Food and Product Labeling and state jurisdictions. Well the in cities and towns across the U.S.
USDA to a newly renamed ver-
in the store and at home quickly. Over 60 business and farm- CSPI issued a statement calling it and creates a lot of attention from
sion of Health and Human Ser-
New technology, being headed by ing organizations have formed “shameful” that the WHO did not the news media, the soft drink
vices (HHS). These major changes
a Bill Gates-financed startup, Ap- a new coalition called The Coa- recommend such a policy to tax industry and health advocates
would need Congressional ap-
eel Sciences, has created a product lition for Accurate Product La- sugary beverages. The high-level alike. Lobbyists like me look at
proval and we at Policy Solutions
that delays the aging of produce, bels. Their goal is to support the commission said it did not have such measures as a way to keep
are forecasting that is just not go-
starting with avocados that stay enactment of the Fair Packaging broad consensus on the question employed!
ing to happen.
ripe for twice as long when treat- and Labeling Act, introduced by of taxing sugar-sweetened bev- Stay healthy my friends and
The reasons for the changes are
ed by a powder that suppliers Senator Jim Moran (R-KS) and erages, or on private sector ac- make it bottled water when you
many but the Trump folks believe
mix with water to wash produce. Representatives Adam Kinzing- countability. “This is yet another want to cool off in this summer
a move would fix the problems
Since produce now accounts for er (R-IL) and Kurt Schrader (D- instance of the Trump adminis- heat!
of food safety oversight which is
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www.best.met.com July 2018 FOOD WORLD | 21Red, White & BBQ Fundraiser For The Troops Held At Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ In Alexandria, VA
Giant Food and NHL Hall of Fam-
several indus- er and Stanley
try sponsors Cup winner Rod
joined with Langway (r), re-
BBQ pitmaster tired from the
Myron Mixon Montreal Cana-
(2nd from l) diens and Wash-
last month to ington Capitals,
host a fund- smiles for a
raiser for the photo with Rob-
USO of Metropolitan Washington, which supports local active ert Belcher (l) of
duty military and their families. Mixon is joined here by Elaine WTOP Radio’s Dave Johnson (c), voice of the Washington Giant Food and
Rogers (l), CEO of USO Metropolitan Washington, and Giant Wizards, poses for a photo with Giant Food’s Daniel Wolk (l) Karen Fernandez
Food’s Felis Andrade and division president Gordon Reid (r). and Paul Zvaleny. of -.
Giant Food’s Cipriano Andrade (c) is flanked in this photo by
Tom Rubinacci (l) and Nathan Manwaring, both with Procter These Boar’s Head folks are Jimmy Andricosky (l), Dean De- All smiles for our photographer are (l-r): Robin Anderson, Ira
& Gamble. Pasquale (c) and Bob English. Kress, Jodi Kans and Mike Goble, all with Giant Food.
This photo features (l-r): Lindley Bucci, Radio One; Christine Enjoying a delicious meal while raising funds for an excel- Steve Leger (c) of H&S Bakery chats at the fundraiser with
Collins, Brian Haley, Robert Marston and Selim Caner, all lent cause are Giant Food’s Steve Jennings (l), Lisa Cole- Diane Couchman (l) and Greg Bibbs, both with Giant Food.
with Burris Retail Logistics. man (c) and Paul Zvaleny.
Proud to help support military members and their families
Here we have (l-r): Slapshot, the Washington Capitals’ mas- are (l-r): Melanie Hosch and Allen Tubis of Giant National
cot; Jeff Metzger, Food World; G-Wiz, the Washington Wiz- Capital Barbeque Battle; and Joe Corey of Myron Mixon’s Cipriano Andrade (l) of Giant Foods chats with Reggie
ards’ mascot; and Gordon Reid of Giant Food. Pitmaster Barbeque. Sharpe of Pepsico.
This Giant Food group shot includes (l-r): Scott Chambers, Giant Food’s Terry McGowan (2nd from l) smiles for a photo
This foursome features (l-r): Tony Matala, Robert Belcher Wing Pokrywka, Chris Burrus, Jennifer Gonzalez, Sabrina with (l-r) Wizards Girl Jaclyn and Capitals Red Rockers Bec-
and John MacDonald of Giant Food and Beverly Fox of WTOP. Campbell and Alicia Braxton. ca and Katelynn.
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