2021

1 Marcus Samuelsson Owner/Co-creator Marcus Samuelsson Group/Newark Working Kitchens Samuelsson, a celebrity chef and famed restaurateur, made our inaugural list in 2019 for his willingness to bring his world-class cuisine and concepts to Newark. Samuelsson, who has restaurants...

Jeff Braverman CEO Nuts.com A visionary, Braverman helped transform a family-owned business into an e-commerce giant — and did so long before e-commerce was the way of the future. Anthony Calandra Owner and president Calandra Enterprises  The current head of the...

Kevin Gallagher Executive vice president Food Trade News The veteran journalist is well-respected by both manufacturers and retailers for his institutional knowledge of the industry — and always-sharp take on future trends. He is a must-read. Pete Genovese Journalist N.J....