Weis Markets to receive citation award

HERSHEY, Pa. — The Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University — which provides education for those interested in entering the retail food industry — and the Food Marketing Educational Foundation will honor Weis Markets at their 44th annual citation award dinner.

The citation award will be presented on April 14, 2012, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. This year marks Weis' 100th year in business and the academy's 50th anniversary.

“It is our great pleasure to recognize Weis Markets with the 44th annual citation award,” said Bob Higgins, executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing. “Not only is Weis Markets a leader in food retailing and distribution, the organization is also a model for corporate citizenship with its support of many philanthropic and charitable causes.”

Last year's award was presented to Ahold USA.