ST PAUL, MI - National Co+op Grocers (NCG) announces that Michelle Schry has been promoted to Vice President, Member Success, a newly created position. Michelle has been with NCG since 2015 as a Strategic Development Director, where she played a pivotal role in supporting member co-ops through strategic planning, executive coaching, operational development, governance support, and business growth initiatives for co-ops in NCG’s Central region.

In her new role, Michelle will oversee the work of NCG’s Strategic Development, Business Expansion, Retail Operations, and Transformation teams. She will be responsible for leading NCG’s member success strategy; assisting co-ops with maximizing the value received from NCG’s programs and services, improving retail execution, strengthening co-op leadership, supporting our system’s growth, and driving financial results across the membership.

“Michelle’s leadership has helped strengthen member success across the cooperative system and has contributed to innovative programs that continue to shape the future of grocery co-op development,” said Ben Nauman, Chief Operating Officer at National Co+op Grocers, in the recent release.

Michelle brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the cooperative grocery sector. Prior to joining NCG, she served as the CEO/General Manager of People’s Food Co-op in LaCrosse, WI, and she currently serves on the Board of U.S. Co-ops, a national association that develops, advances, and protects cooperative enterprises across all sectors of the economy.

EDGEWATER, NJ - Inserra Supermarkets Inc., a family-owned and operated New Jersey-based company, announced the grand opening of the new ShopRite of Edgewater Commons, located at 481 River Road, on Saturday, Sept. 19. The opening will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring festivities throughout the weekend.

Local officials will join the Inserra family for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 a.m. to mark the grand opening, and members of the Inserra family and their retail team will greet customers as they enter the store.

Tasting stations and giveaways will be featured throughout the store on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Singing Mozzarella Chef will also appear on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The store, formerly occupied by Acme, will continue to undergo a remodel designed to modernize the space and further enhance the shopping experience over the next year.

“We are proud to open our doors to the Edgewater community while renovations continue, ensuring local shoppers continue to have access to a full-service supermarket,” said Lawrence R. Inserra Jr., chairman and CEO of Inserra Supermarkets Inc. “We know this is just the beginning of an exciting transformation. Over the next two years, we will invest in the store to expand its offerings and create a shopping experience that meets the needs of the Edgewater community.”

The 64,000-square-foot supermarket will feature Inserra Supermarkets favorites, including Patsy's Butcher Shop, known for its high-quality meats and custom cuts, Fresh Bakery Shop, Produce Department, Seafood Department, Sushi Bar and a full-service Deli Department. ShopRite’s popular Fresh to Table section will offer convenient meal solutions, including grab-and-go, ready-to-cook and ready-to-heat options. The Inserra Family is planning a range of enhancements as part of a bigger two-year remodel of the store, including Antoinette's Kitchen, featuring freshly prepared meals, a hot bar and soup bar, expanded produce, dairy, frozen and kosher departments. Additional improvements will include new energy-efficient equipment, reinforcing Inserra’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Established in 1954 by Patsy Inserra, Inserra Supermarkets remains true to its roots as a family-owned grocery business committed to serving local communities. Today, third- and fourth-generation family members operate the company’s stores, continuing a tradition of service and community support. The Inserra family are members of the Wakefern cooperative and currently operate 24 ShopRite stores in New Jersey and New York, as well as two Price Rite Marketplace stores and two Fresh Grocer stores.

The new ShopRite of Edgewater Commons will be open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.

PITTSBURGH, PA - Del Monte Corporation, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and marketers of fresh and shelf-stable produce, announced its sponsorship of the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) annual Step Out® Walk in Pittsburgh on September 26 at PNC Park, joining community members, advocates, healthcare professionals and families in the fight to prevent and cure diabetes while improving the lives of everyone affected by the disease. The partnership reflects Del Monte's continued commitment to strengthening its presence in the Steel City—a community where its North American Foods Division has called home for more than two decades.

“We believe in investing in the health and well-being of the communities we serve, and it’s especially meaningful to engage in the local Pittsburgh community, where our foods division is based,” said Michael Buesink, VP. “We are honored to support the ADA Step Out Walk and walk with fellow teammates alongside individuals and families impacted by diabetes.”

“With the generous support of valuable corporate sponsors like Del Monte Foods, our Step Out Walk: Pittsburgh has the opportunity to be the largest ADA walk in history, and the potential to be the first to raise $1M to support the ADA,” comments Chelsea Musial, ADA Executive Director, Western PA & Eastern OH, in the recent release. “Del Monte's support will help advance diabetes research, provide educational resources, and promote advocacy initiatives that drive meaningful change for millions of Americans living with diabetes.”

Del Monte recently reaffirmed Pittsburgh as the operational hub for its Foods Division, where key functions including supply chain, finance, commercial operations, and research and development are anchored. The company’s history in Pittsburgh dates back to 2002, when the company acquired several iconic brands, including StarKist, 9Lives and Nature's Goodness, from Heinz. More than two decades later, the Foods Division continues to expand its presence in the region while building partnerships, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and others, that celebrate Pittsburgh's culture, community, and future.