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- Coverage area map, key retailers and distributors
- Circulation information
- Editorial calendar: Food World
- Editorial calendar: Food Trade News
- Ad Rates
Coverage area, key retailers and distributors
Out-of-region companies receiving Food World and Food Trade News:
Safeway, Pleasanton, CA; Wegmans, Rochester, NY; Stop & Shop, Quincy, MA; Bozzuto’s, Cheshire, CT; C&S Wholesale, Keene, NH; Supervalu, Eden Prairie, MN; Kroger, Cincinnati, OH; Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR; Target, Minneapolis, MN; 7-Eleven, Dallas, TX; Delhaize, Brussels, Belgium; CVS, Woonsocket, RI; Costco, Issaquah, WA; Sam’s Club, Bentonville, AR; Walgreens, Deerfield, IL; Save-A-Lot, Earth City, MO; Price Chopper, Schenectady, NY; Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA; Aldi, Batavia, IL; BJ’s Wholesale Club, Natick, MA; Ahold, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Circulation
| Food World – Total circulation 21,543 | |
| Category of Trade | Percentage of Circulation |
| Corporate Chains: executives/buyers/store managers | 33 |
| Small chains/Independent Operators | 12 |
| Convenience stores/Mass retailers | 10 |
| Wholesalers/Distributors | 10 |
| Manufacturers/Brokers | 31 |
| All Others | 5 |
| Food Trade News – Total circulation 22,056 | |
| Category of Trade | Percentage of Circulation |
| Corporate Chains: executives/buyers/store managers | 35 |
| Small chains/Independent Operators | 15 |
| Convenience stores/Mass retailers | 8 |
| Wholesalers/Distributors | 9 |
| Manufacturers/Brokers | 31 |
| All Others | 2 |
Editorial calendar: Food World
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Publication Date |
Special Issues & Features |
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June 10, 2013 Materials: May 31 |
Retail Market Study Food World’s biggest and most important of the year! The annual market study breaks down sales and share for retailers from all segments doing business in the Baltimore-Washington, Richmond-Norfolk and Central Pennsylvania markets. |
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July 1, 2013 Materials: June 21 |
Holiday Merchandising Food World covers the holiday merchandising plans of the area’s retailers, featuring a “Meet the Buyers” segment. |
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August 5, 2013 Materials: July 26 |
Direct Store Delivery / Manufacturers Food World will “Meet the Buyers” in the DSD and manufacturing arenas and spotlight suppliers and wholesalers in the arena. Also, DSD/Manufacturer company listings. |
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September 2, 2013 Materials: August 23 |
Naturals and Organics Food World explores the natural/organics business in the retail sector, highlighting future trends and showing you who’s on the cutting edge. Plus, bonus circulation at the Natural Expo East in Baltimore, MD. |
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October 7, 2013 Materials: September 20 |
Produce Food World explores the produce business highlighting future trends. Plus, bonus circulation at PMA Fresh Summit in New Orleans, LA. |
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November 4, 2013 Materials: October 25 |
Grocery / Brokers IRI Infoscan’s listings of the fastest-moving edible and non-edible grocery items in the Baltimore-Washington and Richmond-Norfolk markets. Plus, broker listings. |
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December 2, 2013 Materials: November 22 |
Wholesalers A review of the year 2013, with a retailer roundtable discussion. Also, a study of the wholesalers in the Food World market, along with company listings. |
Editorial calendar: Food Trade News
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Publication Date |
Special Issues & Features |
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June 17, 2013 Materials: June 7 |
Retail Market Study Food Trade News’ biggest and most important of the year! The annual market study breaks down sales and share for retailers from all segments doing business in the Northern New Jersey, Delaware Valley, Central Pennsylvania, ABE and Northeast PA markets. |
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July 15, 2013 Materials: July 5 |
Holiday Merchandising Food Trade News covers the holiday merchandising plans of the area’s retailers, featuring a “Meet the Buyers” segment. |
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August 19, 2013 Materials: August 9 |
Direct Store Delivery / Manufacturers Food Trade News will “Meet the Buyers” in the DSD and manufacturing arenas and spotlight suppliers and wholesalers in the arena. Also, DSD/Manufacturer company listings. |
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September 16, 2013 Materials: September 6 |
Natural and Organics Food Trade News explores the natural/organics business in the retail sector, highlighting future trends and showing you who’s on the cutting edge. Plus, bonus circulation at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, MD. |
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October 14, 2013 Materials: October 4 |
Produce Food Trade News explores the produce business highlighting future trends. Plus, bonus circulation at PMA Fresh Summit in New Orleans, LA. |
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November 18, 2013 Materials: November 8 |
Grocery IRI / Brokers’ Issue IRI Infoscan’s listings of the fastest-moving edible and non-edible grocery items in the Delaware Valley and Central Pennsylvania markets. Plus, broker listings. |
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December 16, 2013 Materials: December 6 |
Wholesalers A review of the year 2013, with a retailer roundtable discussion. Also, a study of the wholesalers in the Food Trade News market, along with company listings. |
Ad rates
Food World is published on the first Monday of the month
Food Trade News is published on the third Monday of the month
| Food World/Food Trade News Typical Space Costs | |||||
| Size of ad | 1 time | 3 times | 6 times | 9 times | 12 times |
| Full-page |
$3,187.80 | $3,087.75 | $2,887.75 | $2,587.75 | $2,574.10 |
| Three column strip | $1,912.68 | $1,884.96 | $1,839.18 | $1,797.60 | $1,784.46 |
| Horizontal half-page | $1,593.90 | $1,570.80 | $1,532.65 | $1,498.00 | $1,457.05 |
| Food World/Food Trade News Typical Space Costs per paper when bought in combination |
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| Size of ad | 1 time | 3 times | 6 times | 9 times | 12 times |
| Full-page |
$2,656.50 | $2,556.45 | $2,356.50 | $2,056.50 | $1,656.50 |
| Three column strip | $1,593.50 | $1,566.60 | $1,520.82 | $1,475.04 | $1,429.68 |
| Horizontal half-page | $1,328.25 | $1,305.50 | $1,267.35 | $1,229.20 | $1,191.40 |
| Insert Costs |
Single leaf: $2,970.00 Must have a minimum of 20,000 inserts per paper. Inserts must be pre-printed and sent directly to our printer. The cost of having the insert inserted into the paper depends on size, single means no larger than one page of the paper, (10×11.5) double leaf is two pages (both sides). |
| Agency Discounts | Agencies receive a 15% discount on gross cost |
| Color | $350 extra per page (net) |
| Closing Dates | Materials must be received at least 10 days prior to publication date |
| Advertising Representatives |
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Ad Material Information |
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| Page Size | 52.5 column inches per page (5 columns x 10.5”) |
| Column Space | 1 column inch=2″x1″ |
| Specs | Digital submissions should be high-resolution PDF files with all fonts and graphics collected/embedded. No bleeds. Color is process (CMYK). Ad sizes are described above. |
| Submissions | Submissions can be sent via email to Karen Fernandez at kfernandez@best-met.com |
| FTP | FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is available. For further information, contact Karen Fernandez at 410-730-5013. |
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