Top Journalists in Delis
Mark Hamstra Supermarket News
Freelance business journalist contributing regularly to Supermarket News on deli and fresh perimeter topics, including category updates and retailer initiatives. Specialties: Grocery deli departments, prepared foods, retail operations, fresh perimeter trends.
Keith Loria Supermarket News
Award‑winning freelance writer who frequently covers deli and prepared foods for Supermarket News. Specialties: Deli category outlooks, prepared foods, supplier/retailer features, IDDBA coverage.
Chloe Riley Supermarket News
Executive Editor helping steer SN’s fresh perimeter coverage; bylines include deli trend pieces and video features. Specialties: Fresh perimeter strategy, deli merchandising, news leadership.
Bill Wilson Supermarket News
Senior editor at SN whose reporting includes dairy and deli departments and retailer moves. Specialties: Deli/dairy news, grocery retail developments.
John Unrein Supermarket Perimeter (Sosland Publishing)
Editor of Supermarket Perimeter, a trade publication dedicated to fresh perimeter departments at grocery, including deli. Specialties: Perimeter departments, including deli/prepared foods, bakery and cheese; retailer best practices.
Andy Nelson Supermarket Perimeter (Sosland Publishing)
Managing Editor at Supermarket Perimeter overseeing daily and long‑form coverage across deli/prepared foods and other perimeter categories. Specialties: Deli and prepared foods coverage, editorial planning for perimeter topics.
Rachel Myerson The Nosher (70 Faces Media)
Senior Editor at The Nosher (70 Faces Media) who commissions and writes features on Jewish foodways, including deli culture. Specialties: Jewish delis, diaspora food culture, recipes and features relevant to deli operators and audiences.
Shannon Sarna The Nosher (70 Faces Media)
Editor of The Nosher and cookbook author; a leading voice on modern Jewish deli traditions and audiences. Specialties: Jewish deli staples, recipes, consumer trends around bagels, pastrami, and Ashkenazi cuisine.
Jeff Wells Grocery Dive (Informa TechTarget)
Lead Editor at Grocery Dive, frequently reporting on grocers’ deli/prepared foods programs and in‑store foodservice. Specialties: Grocery strategy and formats, in‑store restaurants and meal solutions, fresh prepared/deli programs.
Bret Thorn Nation’s Restaurant News
Senior Food & Beverage Editor at Nation’s Restaurant News; tracks national menu and sandwich trends relevant to delis. Specialties: Menu trends, sandwich/deli chain innovation, product development across foodservice.
Joanna Fantozzi Nation’s Restaurant News
Senior Editor at NRN covering breaking news and brand strategy across major chains, including sandwich/deli concepts. Specialties: Chain news, technology and operations stories that impact sandwich/deli brands.
Ron Ruggless Nation’s Restaurant News
Regional/Senior Editor at NRN known for deep coverage of multi‑unit brands and category movers like deli/sandwich chains. Specialties: M&A and growth coverage, regional operators, restaurant operations—including sandwich/deli brands.
Joe Guszkowski Restaurant Business (Winsight)
Senior Editor at Restaurant Business focusing on tech and casual‑dining, with frequent coverage of sandwich/deli brands. Specialties: Restaurant technology and chain news, including developments at sandwich/deli concepts.
Danny Klein QSR Magazine (WTWH Media)
VP, Editorial Director for QSR/FSR; leads award‑winning coverage of limited‑service restaurants including deli/sandwich brands. Specialties: Limited‑service restaurant sector, QSR and fast casual, including sandwich/deli segment strategy and leadership.
Robert Sietsema Independent (formerly Eater NY; Village Voice)
Veteran New York critic long associated with deep coverage of Jewish delis and sandwich shops; continues to report independently. Specialties: NYC delis, classic sandwiches, immigrant food traditions; on‑the‑ground reporting and reviews.
David Sax Freelance (author; pieces in NYT, Bloomberg Businessweek, etc.)
Journalist and author of the James Beard–winning book “Save the Deli”; a leading voice on the past, present and future of delicatessens. Specialties: Jewish deli business and culture, deli economics, heritage preservation.
Kathy Hayden Progressive Grocer (EnsembleIQ)
Contributing writer at Progressive Grocer with multiple feature packages on deli‑driven growth and prepared foods strategy. Specialties: Retail deli/prepared foods features, merchandising, category growth opportunities.
Heather Lalley Restaurant Business (Winsight)
Managing Editor at Restaurant Business; former Editor‑in‑Chief of Winsight Grocery Business; covers trends shaping deli and prepared foods. Specialties: Grocery and restaurant intersection, prepared foods trends, cross‑channel meal solutions.
Louisa Chu Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune food critic whose reporting often highlights classic deli institutions (e.g., Manny’s) and sandwich culture. Specialties: Iconic delis and classic Chicago institutions, sandwich culture, dining coverage in the Midwest.
Anne Allen Deli Market News (Vantage Point Media)
Editor/author at Deli Market News, a trade outlet dedicated to deli, dairy, bakery and specialty foods sectors. Specialties: Daily deli and specialty food industry news, retailer initiatives, supplier updates.
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