New Jersey Food Council

10/16/2026

Congratulations to NJFC President & CEO Linda Doherty on receiving the Trailblazer Award from the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey! NJFC Staff and Members were honored to celebrate Linda last night, alongside Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman and T. Missy Balmir. It was a memorable event recognizing these remarkable women and their impact on NJ!

10/07/2026

The Food Council Committee for Good Government was proud to honor 6 officials and business leaders at the recent Breakfast Awards program. Find out more on NJBIZ. Click here to read more:

New Jersey food industry leaders and government officials were honored at the annual Good Government Breakfast, hosted by the FCCfGG.

10/06/2026

After over three decades with the New Jersey Food Council, President & CEO Linda Doherty reflects on her , NJFC’s and the relationships that have shaped the association’s in a new interview with The Shelby Report. Read here for Linda's reflections on her , and what comes next: https://theshelbyreport.com/2026/10/01/doherty-reflects-on-tenure-as-longest-serving-leader-of-njfc/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUx24hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6kHTX35A_4Dv1mXiIRxWSbjRoOZ5fzHDP5_NkyG2mjyxWIXeg6aIzIFIuhiQ_aem_1jld4ehwOxja941n3LK6Xg

Linda Doherty, the longest-serving president in New Jersey Food Council history, reflects on her 33 years with the association ahead of her January retirement.

09/25/2026

Prominent , state officials, and industry executives are celebrating 6 leaders at the Food Council for Good Government Breakfast - check out the article on BINJE! Click to read more:

Join the Food Council at the annual Good Government Breakfast to discuss vital food sector policies and economic challenges.

09/24/2026

Special Announcement - Jim McGreevy will be joining the NJ Food Council as our new President and CEO! Thanks to BINJE for sharing our exciting news - click to read more

Jim McGreevy appointed as the new president and CEO of the NJ Food Council, succeeding long-time leader Linda Doherty.

09/22/2026

The 2026 NJFC Leadership Development Program class wrapped up their final session in Trenton with a day focused on , and the policies impacting New Jersey’s industry. The class heard from New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Edward Wengryn, explored the “State of the Plate,” and celebrated the completion of their program with a reception.

09/14/2026

Vanishing N.J. grocery stores should worry everyone. Read more from NJFC President & CEO Linda Doherty on the challenges facing New Jersey’s food industry and why grocery stores are beyond essential here:

Twenty-eight closures in two years have displaced nearly 5,000 workers and left some towns without a full-service supermarket. Policymakers need to consider the cumulative toll of new regulations.

09/10/2026

An urgent EBT Card reminder from the NJ Department of Human Services: EBT cardholders residing in Essex, Mercer and Cumberland Counties must activate their new chip-enabled EBT cards. Their old EBT magstripe cards will NOT work after Sunday, Sept. 13th. Retailers can help bring awareness to this change by sharing these flyers. Learn more at: https://nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/chipcard/

09/02/2026

- This week we're excited to welcome Hudson Kitchen as a new member. The company is an 8,000-square-foot shared and business incubator in Kearny, New Jersey, supporting emerging consumer brands at multiple stages of development. They provide the licensed production infrastructure, operational resources, and business support companies needed to manufacture consistently, increase capacity, and pursue retail and opportunities.

Hudson Kitchen's Food Business Bootcamp® Startup Accelerator helps early-stage founders build the foundation to launch commercially viable food and brands. They also serve more established companies seeking a flexible production home, creating a pathway for brands to move from startup through growth and into the broader marketplace.

09/01/2026

to NJFC President & CEO Linda Doherty on being named a 2026 Trailblazer Award recipient by the Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey! Join us in celebrating Linda’s extraordinary , her decades of , and the lasting mark she has made on Trenton, the NJ business community and the food industry. She will be recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Reception on Thursday, October 15th at Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton along with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is retiring from the U.S. House of Representatives. Registration information can be found here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/v5af9f9?source_id=0604625b-9c84-45d8-a081-3610c2a99d78&source_type=em&c=lKj--GkOaibqDdOmDUI22iwzlG3o9OhBvBzHGJAW2O3K4ooXt30Gbg==