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

February 3, 2022 Wakefern Food Corp.

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.

Jim Dorey Moves to Inserra Supermarkets as Senior Vice President

January 21, 2022 Wakefern Food Corp.

 Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., which operates 22 ShopRite stores and two Price Rite Marketplaces in New Jersey and New York, today announced Jim Dorey will join the organization as Senior Vice President, effective immediately. Dorey will eventually transition to the position of President and COO, a role currently filled by Ron Onorato, who has announced his intention to retire within the next two years.

Trigo Tests Frictionless Stores for Wakefern Food Corp., Largest U.S. Supermarket Co-Op

January 14, 2022 Trigo

Trigo, an Israel-based computer vision company disrupting retail with frictionless checkout technology, and Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., today announced an agreement to pilot an autonomous supermarket making use of Trigo’s AI-based frictionless checkout technology.

Wakefern Food Corp. Turns 75

October 27, 2021 Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21, when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success.

Wakefern Brings CB4 to ShopRite and Price Rite Marketplace Stores to Drive Sales and Meet Demand

September 14, 2021 CB4

CB4 and Wakefern Food Corp. today announced plans to expand CB4 technology to additional stores after a successful rollout in several ShopRite and Price Rite Marketplace stores. The CB4 app uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to increase sales, save time, and allow for better tracking of products.