News
July 27, 2016
Another School Partners with Wakefern's Supermarket Careers Program
Millstone Middle School is the latest educational facility to incorporate Wakefern’s Supermarket Careers Program, which teaches life skills to students who plan to enter the work force after high school. When completed, the learning lab will be a place for students to train to work retail in a supermarket setting like ShopRite.
June 10, 2016
ShopRite Hosts Boy Scouts
Wakefern Food Corp. President and COO Joe Sheridan poses for a photo with Boy Scouts at the ShopRite of Newark. Joe, who later this month will receive the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts Patriots' Path Council, talked scouting and the supermarket business during a meeting with members of Troop 4 out of Elizabeth, NJ on Thursday, June 9.
April 25, 2016
Wakefern Collaborates on Sustainability Initiatives
An associate secures an energy conserving night shade in the produce department at the ShopRite of Milford in Milford, Ct. The store received Grocery Stewardship Certification for incorporating a host of sustainable best practices. More ShopRite stores are doing the same as part of a collaboration with the Manomet Grocery Stewardship program.
April 22, 2016
Wakefern's Everyday Commitment to Earth Day
The stores that belong to our retail cooperative today operate more efficiently, donate more fresh food and compost and recycle more than ever. Pictured left: Wakefern Food Corp. associates check out the ShopRite Earth environmental newsletter that goes to all ShopRite stores.
April 22, 2016
Fairleigh Dickinson University Recognizes Wakefern with Sustainability Award
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (ISE) proclaimed Wakefern an “outstanding sustainable family-owned business” at its 10th anniversary celebration. Wakefern Community Relations Manager Christine Magyarits accepted the award on behalf of the cooperative.
April 01, 2016
Wakefern Clarifies Its Position on Cage-Free Eggs
Wakefern Food Corp. and its cooperative members would like to clarify its position on cage-free eggs. It is our goal to source 100 percent cage-free, fresh eggs for our ShopRite, Price Rite and The Fresh Grocer stores by 2025 based on available supply.
March 28, 2016
Wakefern Food Corp. Member Honored
Rafael Cuellar, president and CEO of Cuellar Family ShopRites and a member of Wakefern Food Corp., is recognized by the New Jersey Food Council.
February 25, 2016
New Chief Information Officer for Wakefern
At the forefront of technology during her two decades at Wakefern, Cheryl Williams is named Chief Information Officer for the company. She will work in her new role to ensure that technological innovation remains a competitive advantage for the cooperative.
February 23, 2016
Wakefern COO Joe Sheridan Honored by Susan G. Komen
Wakefern President and COO Joe Sheridan, whose wife successfully battled breast cancer, will be part of Susan G. Komen North Jersey’s inaugural class of Pink Tie Guys. Joe, pictured left with wife Joan, will be honored March 4 at the 2016 Pink Tie Affair.
November 24, 2015
NGA Presents Great American Award to Lorelei Mottese
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is pleased to recognize Lorelei Mottese with NGA's highest award for government relations, the Clarence G. Adamy Great American Award. The award was presented to Ms. Mottese by NGA President and CEO Peter J. Larkin and NGA Vice President of Public Affairs Greg Ferrara at Wakefern Food Corp.'s Annual Shareholders' Meeting, held October 29 in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
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