Allegiance Names Joseph Fantozzi as President & Chief Operating Officer

December 14, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services, LLC, a supermarket services Co-Operative based in Iselin, New Jersey, has named Joe Fantozzi as President & Chief Operating Officer.   Mr. Fantozzi was named Interim President & COO in September, when the prior President voluntarily stepped down to a reduced role.

Save A Lot Names Interim CEO Fred Boehler to Permanent Role

December 14, 2023 Save A Lot

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to a permanent role as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since October 31, following the departure of former CEO Leon Bergmann.

Foodtown of Atlantic Avenue Opens, Filling Brooklyn Neighborhood Need

December 14, 2023 Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services, a prominent retailer-owned grocery co-op, is delighted to announce the grand opening of Foodtown of Atlantic Avenue that took place on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The store is owned and operated by the Elayyan family, who now have nine supermarkets, seven of which are in Brooklyn, New York. Nestled in the heart of the Boerum Hill neighborhood, the new 4,500 square foot supermarket is poised to become a central hub for the community.

FDA, USDA and EPA Propose National Strategy to Reduce U.S. Food Loss and Waste

December 14, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a national strategy that will drive progress toward the national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. by 50% by 2030. This action is a continuation of the three agencies’ collaborative efforts to build a more sustainable future.

“The Charming Taste of Europe” Campaign Ends Its Third Year Across Canada With Resounding Success 

December 14, 2023 Charming Taste of Europe

Embarked upon in 2021, the “Charming Taste of Europe” campaign has left an indelible mark on its third year in Canada. Through a myriad of successful initiatives, the campaign achieved its goal of educating consumers, media, and trade operators about the exceptional quality of selected European products, including wines from Abruzzo, Italy, white wines from Bordeaux, France, kiwis from Kavala, Greece, and cherries from Rachi Pieria, Greece.