Joe Parisi Named President of Gristedes & D’Agostino Supermarkets

Joe Parisi has been appointed as president of Gristedes & D’Agostino’s, Manhattan’s largest chain of supermarkets.  Parisi holds the titles of president and chief operating officer of the 30-location New York City supermarket chain, bringing with him four decades of experience in the food and grocery industry.

Parisi joined Gristedes & D’Agostino in 2021 after more than three decades with Kings Food Markets, Inc./Balducci’s KB US Holdings Companies in New Jersey.  Until 2021, Parisi was chief operating officer and board member at Kings, overseeing 33 high-end supermarkets across four states.

“His passion for the food industry is remarkable and will take the supermarket industry into the 21st century,” said John Catsimatidis, chairman/CEO of Red Apple Group. “He has a great vision for the 132-year-old Gristedes and 90-year-old D’Agostino, and we are confident that his leadership will bring our stores to new heights.”

Parisi assumed his new role on June 14.  Parisi resides in Rockaway, N.J., with his wife, Gina, and three children, Joseph, Gianna and Jayson.

Subscribe now to Gourmet News for updates on the specialty food industry.