My friend who lives in California is convinced that Wegmans is the best supermarket on the planet. When he comes to Buffalo with his family, one of the first things that they do is head to Wegmans. Each time he goes, he regales me with stories about his explorations down each and every aisle. To him, Wegmans is a pure joy, and he feels that the company is one of the region’s greatest assets. And it is.
If you’ve ever had a conversation with a Canadian, chances are that at some point the topic of Wegmans arises. They talk about the supermarket as if it was some sort of legendary food mecca that warrants a pilgrimage every so often.
From its employee benefit programs to its farming initiatives to its ever-evolving culinary roll outs, Wegmans continues to lead the way in many aspects of the food industry. Remember, this is the company that built its own cheese caves.
A USA Today article has appeared online, written by Democrat and Chronicle’s Brian Sharp, that tells the story of Wegmans’ impact on the region’s agriculture. Strengthening relationships between Wegmans and farming is good for the company, good for the customer, good for the planet and great for the region.