John L Stanton

John L. Stanton is a Professor of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University, affiliated with the Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare. He holds a PhD from Syracuse University (1973) and a BS from SUNY Syracuse (1968). With over 60 academic publications, his research spans organic/local food marketing, consumer behavior, private label products, and retail trends.

Education:

• PhD, Syracuse University (1973)
• BS, State University of New York at Syracuse (1968)

His work focuses on understanding consumer decision-making in food retail, including trust dynamics, convenience product innovation, and the impact of nutrition policies like the Philadelphia Soda Tax. He has presented at global conferences in Turkey, New Zealand, and Croatia.

Industry Leadership:

• Board Member, Herr’s Food Company & Frankford Candy Company
• Former Executive Roles: Melitta Coffee (VP Marketing), Weightman Advertising (Research Director), Tengelmann (Germany)