Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. Email Format
Retail GroceriesNew Jersey, United States501-1000 Employees
Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. is a retail groceries network headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey. Founded in 1937 by a group of independent store owners, it was created to pool buying power and offer customers a wide selection at low prices. Today, the cooperative model keeps each store independently owned and operated while serving a regional footprint that spans five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, upstate New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, with more than 265 supermarkets. Several banners, including The Food Emporium, SuperFresh, Food Universe, Marketplace, Gala Fresh, Food Dynasty, and Urban Market, operate under the Key Food umbrella. In June 2026, the company opened a new location in Ansonia, Connecticut, illustrating ongoing expansion within its neighborhood-focused retail network.