Wakefern Food
John Amaral is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and procurement management. Since July 2011, John has held multiple leadership roles at Wakefern Food Corp., including Vice President of Engineering and Director of Indirect Procurement, demonstrating a strong background in project management and strategic sourcing. Prior to joining Wakefern, John worked at A&J Refrigeration, Inc., where a career began as a part-time data entry clerk, advancing to Sales Executive and ultimately Sales Manager. John's early career included positions at A&J Seabra Supermarket, where contributions as a cashier evolved into leadership roles such as Front End Supervisor. John graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the New Jersey Institute of Technology between 1997 and 2001.
Wakefern Food
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Following World War II, the end of food rationing and the lifting of price controls marked the beginning of a challenging time for the independent grocer. During the war, customer loyalty to independent grocers was strong, but afterward, the bigger self-service supermarkets were offering a wider selection at lower prices, and frugal shoppers took notice.