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In July 2000, Key Food began outsourcing its distribution and transportation operations to Grocery Haulers, Inc. As part of the deal, the company sold its fixed assets, including two New York-based warehouses and inventory to GHI.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghitelman |first=David |date=July 10, 2000 |title=KEY FOOD TO SELL FIXED ASSETS TO GHI |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/mergers-acquisitions/key-food-to-sell-fixed-assets-to-ghi |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=www.supermarketnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2000-07-07 |title=Key Food acquired by Grocery Haulers Inc. |url=https://libn.com/2000/07/07/key-food-acquired-by-grocery-haulers-inc/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Long Island Business News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In July 2000, Key Food began outsourcing its distribution and transportation operations to Grocery Haulers, Inc. As part of the deal, the company sold its fixed assets, including two New York-based warehouses and inventory to GHI.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghitelman |first=David |date=July 10, 2000 |title=KEY FOOD TO SELL FIXED ASSETS TO GHI |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/mergers-acquisitions/key-food-to-sell-fixed-assets-to-ghi |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=www.supermarketnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2000-07-07 |title=Key Food acquired by Grocery Haulers Inc. |url=https://libn.com/2000/07/07/key-food-acquired-by-grocery-haulers-inc/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Long Island Business News |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2014, the company introduced the Food Universe banner with seven stores in New York City.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-11-25 |title=Key Food Introduces Food Universe Banner |url=https://progressivegrocer.com/key-food-introduces-food-universe-banner |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Progressive Grocer |language=en}}</ref> In November 2015, the company completed the purchase of 23 stores from the moribund [[A&P]], which was in bankruptcy (and about to shut down), bringing the total number of stores under its management to 212. The stores included the branches of [[Pathmark]], [[A&P]], [[Waldbaum's]], [[Food Emporium]], and [[Food Basics USA]]. Two of the stores opened as Food Universe locations and are operated under corporate, rather than cooperative ownership, a first for the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://supermarketnews.com/ap-bankruptcy-2015/key-food-confirms-23-ap-buys-will-operate-2|title=Key Food confirms 23 A&P buys, will operate 2|date=22 October 2015|access-date=1 May 2017}}</ref> The acquisition made it the largest grocer in New York City.<ref name="supermarketnews.com">{{cite web |last=Springer |first=Jon |date=29 October 2015 |title=Bolstered by new additions, Key Food CEO outlines growth plans |url=http://supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/bolstered-new-additions-key-food-ceo-outlines-growth-plans |access-date=1 May 2017 |website=Supermarket News}}</ref>
In 2014, the company introduced the Food Universe banner with seven stores in New York City.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-11-25 |title=Key Food Introduces Food Universe Banner |url=https://progressivegrocer.com/key-food-introduces-food-universe-banner |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Progressive Grocer |language=en}}</ref>


In November 2015, the company completed the purchase of 23 stores from the bankrupt [[A&P]], increasing its total number of stores to 212. The stores included three [[Pathmark]], three A&P, 10 [[Waldbaum's]], four [[Food Emporium]], and three [[Food Basics USA]] locations in New York and New Jersey. Two of the stores opened as Food Universe locations under corporate operation, rather than cooperative ownership, for the first time in company history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://supermarketnews.com/ap-bankruptcy-2015/key-food-confirms-23-ap-buys-will-operate-2|title=Key Food confirms 23 A&P buys, will operate 2|date=22 October 2015|access-date=1 May 2017}}</ref> The acquisition made it the largest grocer in New York City.<ref name="supermarketnews.com">{{cite web |last=Springer |first=Jon |date=29 October 2015 |title=Bolstered by new additions, Key Food CEO outlines growth plans |url=http://supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/bolstered-new-additions-key-food-ceo-outlines-growth-plans |access-date=1 May 2017 |website=Supermarket News}}</ref>
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In October 2020, Key Food signed a 10-year contract with [[United Natural Foods|UNFI]] for the wholesaler to serve as its primary supplier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-08 |title=UNFI Inks 10-Year, $10 Billion Wholesale Deal With Key Food |url=https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/21197289/unfi-inks-10year-10-billion-wholesale-deal-with-key-food |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=Food Manufacturing |language=en-us}}</ref>

In December 2015, Key Food acquired the Food Emporium banner name and related intellectual property assets from A&P. The company also acquired the [[SuperFresh]] name and assets in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-09 |title=Key Food Acquires SuperFresh Banner |url=https://progressivegrocer.com/key-food-acquires-superfresh-banner |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=Progressive Grocer |language=en}}</ref>

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In October 2020, Key Food signed a 10-year contract with [[United Natural Foods|UNFI]] for the wholesaler to serve as the primary supplier for its 315 stores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-08 |title=UNFI Inks 10-Year, $10 Billion Wholesale Deal With Key Food |url=https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/21197289/unfi-inks-10year-10-billion-wholesale-deal-with-key-food |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=Food Manufacturing |language=en-us}}</ref>


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Revision as of 00:18, 29 September 2024

Key Food Stores
Company type
IndustryRetail (Supermarket)
Founded1946 (78 years ago) (1946) in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Headquarters
Matawan, New Jersey
,
U.S.
Number of locations
324
Area served
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Key people
Dean Janeway (CEO)
ProductsBakery, grocery, delicatessen, health and beauty, frozen foods, produce, seafood, meats, dairy, general merchandise, floral, alcoholic beverages, snacks, pet supplies
Services
Members76
SubsidiariesFood Emporium
Super Fresh
Websitewww.keyfood.com

Key Food Stores Co-op, Inc. is a cooperative of independently owned supermarkets, founded in Brooklyn, New York, on April 20, 1937. Its stores are found in Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The headquarters for the Key Food cooperative is in Matawan, New Jersey; the Chief Executive is Dean Janeway.

The cooperative also operates stores under the Key Food Marketplace, Key Fresh & Natural, Food Dynasty, Urban Market, Food World, Food Universe Marketplace, SuperFresh, and The Food Emporium banners.[2]

History

In the 1970s and 1980s Key Food was involved with a trucking firm that committed tax fraud.[3][4] Two directors, Camillo D’Urso and Pasquale Conte were also involved in Mafia activity and heroin trafficking using pizza parlors as a front.[5][6][7]

In July 2000, Key Food began outsourcing its distribution and transportation operations to Grocery Haulers, Inc. As part of the deal, the company sold its fixed assets, including two New York-based warehouses and inventory to GHI.[8][9]

In 2014, the company introduced the Food Universe banner with seven stores in New York City.[10]

In November 2015, the company completed the purchase of 23 stores from the bankrupt A&P, increasing its total number of stores to 212. The stores included three Pathmark, three A&P, 10 Waldbaum's, four Food Emporium, and three Food Basics USA locations in New York and New Jersey. Two of the stores opened as Food Universe locations under corporate operation, rather than cooperative ownership, for the first time in company history.[11] The acquisition made it the largest grocer in New York City.[12]

In December 2015, Key Food acquired the Food Emporium banner name and related intellectual property assets from A&P. The company also acquired the SuperFresh name and assets in February 2016.[13]

In October 2020, Key Food signed a 10-year contract with UNFI for the wholesaler to serve as the primary supplier for its 315 stores.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Departments | Key Food".
  2. ^ "UNFI Inks 10-Year, $10 Billion Wholesale Deal With Key Food". Food Manufacturing. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  3. ^ "Trucking Executive Indicted In a Scheme to Evade Taxes". The New York Times. July 14, 1989.
  4. ^ Kaplan, Morris (January 11, 1972). "TRUCKER CHARGED WITH TAX FRAUD". The New York Times.
  5. ^ JOHN M. DOYLE (February 19, 1987). "Alleged Mastermind of "Pizza Connection" Hit Arrested". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022.
  6. ^ Howard, Robert F. (January 23, 1990). "'PIZZA CONNECTION' MASTERMIND CONVICTED IN VA". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  7. ^ "C. D'URSO, FOOD STORE FOUNDER". Sun-Sentinel. February 4, 1987.
  8. ^ Ghitelman, David (July 10, 2000). "KEY FOOD TO SELL FIXED ASSETS TO GHI". www.supermarketnews.com. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  9. ^ "Key Food acquired by Grocery Haulers Inc". Long Island Business News. 2000-07-07. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  10. ^ "Key Food Introduces Food Universe Banner". Progressive Grocer. 2014-11-25. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  11. ^ "Key Food confirms 23 A&P buys, will operate 2". 22 October 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  12. ^ Springer, Jon (29 October 2015). "Bolstered by new additions, Key Food CEO outlines growth plans". Supermarket News. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  13. ^ "Key Food Acquires SuperFresh Banner". Progressive Grocer. 2016-02-09. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  14. ^ "UNFI Inks 10-Year, $10 Billion Wholesale Deal With Key Food". Food Manufacturing. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2024-09-29.


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