In an Exclusive Interview, Wakefern CEO Mike Stigers Shares His Vision for the Cooperative’s Future - Food Trade News & Food World

Video Forum: Mike Stigers, Wakefern Food Corp.

In this week’s Video Forum, Mike Stigers, president of Wakefern Food Corp., examines the current mindset of grocery shoppers. He also discusses the impact of technology on the ways that retailers operate and consumers make purchases; the emergence of supermarkets as hubs for health and wellness products and services; and the advantage that Wakefern’s cooperative structure gives the company in responding to trends.  Subscribe to Our Newsletter G…

In an Exclusive Interview, Wakefern CEO Mike Stigers Shares His Vision for the Cooperative’s Future - Food Trade News & Food World

Editor’s Note: This in-depth Spotlight interview first appeared in our May 2026 Wakefern Special Section. You can access that edition right here. As Wakefern Food Corp. marks its 80th anniversary, the Cooperative enters a new chapter focused on growth, innovation, and long-term success for its Members. Leading Wakefern into this milestone era is President Mike Stigers, whose deep industry experience and proven leadership position the organizatio…