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The Fresh Grocer Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day
February 22, 2022

The Fresh Grocer Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day

The Fresh Grocer joins supermarkets across the country in celebrating Supermarket Employee Day and all the dedicated associates who work in our stores to make sure people get the fresh food they need for their families.


The Fresh Grocer to Participate in Job Fair on February 26
February 18, 2022

The Fresh Grocer to Participate in Job Fair on February 26

Full- and part-time positions available across store locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The walk-up job fair is taking place from 9 am – 1 pm at most Fresh Grocer stores. Interested candidates can visit the location of their choice and speak with a hiring manager for an immediate interview.


Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket Brand Wins 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award
January 26, 2022

Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket Brand Wins 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway banners, announced today that its Bowl & Basket brand Specialty Gorgonzola and Walnut Ravioli has won a 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award in the Food & Drink Pasta category.


Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket Brand Wins 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award
January 25, 2022

Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket Brand Wins 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway banners, announced today that its Bowl & Basket brand Specialty Gorgonzola and Walnut Ravioli has won a 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award in the Food & Drink Pasta category.

 


Wakefern Food Corp. Turns 75
October 25, 2021

Wakefern Food Corp. Turns 75

Pictured left to right: Wakefern President and COO Joe Sheridan, Wakefern Chairman and CEO Joseph Colalillo, and Wakefern Executive Vice President Chris Lane hold a proclamation from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and a joint resolution from the New Jersey State Legislature marking Wakefern's 75th anniversary. The cooperative celebrated its milestone anniversary during its Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21. 


Wakefern Food Corp. Joins Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag
February 12, 2021

Wakefern Food Corp. Joins Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag

Wakefern joins the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag and its Beyond the Bag Initiative, a collective effort that aims to identify, test and scale design solutions to make a more consumer-friendly, sustainable retail bag.
 


Wakefern Food Corp. and The Fresh Grocer Announce $1 Million Donation to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 10, 2020

Wakefern Food Corp. and The Fresh Grocer Announce $1 Million Donation to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Pandemic

Funds will help local food banks respond to increased need for food and essentials, The donation will be divided among food banks across the nine-state trading area of supermarket banners The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, and ShopRite.


Wakefern Food Corp. Implements Enhanced Safety Protocols at Stores to Help Protect Shoppers and Associates
April 09, 2020

Wakefern Food Corp. Implements Enhanced Safety Protocols at Stores to Help Protect Shoppers and Associates

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the retailer-owned cooperative adopts protective measures, including Temperature Monitoring for associates. Pictured left is a social distancing floor marker at a store.
 


The Fresh Grocer and Wakefern Food Corp. Announce Major Hiring Initiative
April 01, 2020

The Fresh Grocer and Wakefern Food Corp. Announce Major Hiring Initiative

Retailer-owned cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. is filling positions at its warehouses and stores including ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Dearborn Market and Gourmet Garage.
 


The Fresh Grocer and Wakefern Announce Programs to Enhance Benefits, Compensation for Workers
March 25, 2020

The Fresh Grocer and Wakefern Announce Programs to Enhance Benefits, Compensation for Workers

In reseponse to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fresh Grocer and retailer-owned cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. recognize store associates for their commitment to serving their communities.



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