The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) formally announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Committee on April 20, led by Chairperson Mark Cheney of Upstate Niagara Cooperative.
The newly elected slate was presented by PLMA’s Nominating Committee, John Galioto of Trinidad Benham Corp. and Alissa Lodahl of Masters Gallery Foods, during PLMA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference April 15-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Joining Cheney, who will serve a one-year term, on the executive committee are First Vice Chairperson Anthony Biggers of Simmons Pet Food and Second Vice Chairperson Lauren McNamara of SunOpta.
PLMA also announced new and continuing members of its board of directors.
Serving the 2026-27 term is Sarah York of Huhtamaki Inc.
Serving the 2026-29 term are Derek Dafoe of Sofidel America Corp., Brian Mangan of Refresco Beverages, Otto Nudding of Monarca Snacks, Jennifer Rozzelle of FedUp Foods P.B.C. and Joe Super of Shearer’s Foods
Peggy Davies, PLMA president, said the leadership group brings significant industry experience to the association’s mission.
“Our new chairperson and this accomplished group of board members bring a depth of industry experience that will continue to advance PLMA’s mission of strengthening connections and collaboration while driving resilience, innovation, development, growth and excellence across the private label industry,” Davies said.
About PLMA
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a nonprofit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. With executive offices in New York and International Council offices in Amsterdam, PLMA represents more than 5,200 member companies worldwide.
In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education and professional development opportunities.
PLMA created Store Brands Month, a national consumer awareness initiative bringing together retailers, wholesalers and private label suppliers to elevate the visibility of store brand products across every category.
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