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Category: Food Industry Hall of Fame

 

The Food Industry Hall of Fame was established to recognize men and women across the U.S. food industry who have provided leadership and fostered innovation over their careers.

These executives also have earned the respect of their industry peers for their dedication and the example they set, not only for those in their own companies but people across the industry’s many facets. Their families and communities also typically are beneficiaries of these executives’ time and attention, making them even more worthy of Food Industry Hall of Fame induction.

In these stories, the honorees’ work history and affiliations are chronicled along with their achievements and contributions to the industry.

Inductees prior to 2013 can be found here.

Superior Grocers Mimi Song
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Slider, Shelby Exclusives, West

Mimi Song Has Fashioned Successful Career In Grocery Industry

by Mary Margaret Stewart January 21, 2021June 13, 2024
Bob Palmer C&S Wholesale Grocers
Posted inSpecial Section, Executive News, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Northeast, Shelby Exclusives, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Bob Palmer Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame

by Eddy McIlvain October 29, 2019March 25, 2021
Albertsons Cos. logo
Posted inAlbertsons, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Retailer of the Year, Shelby Exclusives, Store News, West

Albertsons Named West Retailer Of The Year; Miller Joins Hall Of Fame

by Lorrie Griffith November 13, 2018December 12, 2024
The Bristol Farms in Santa Monica, which opened in 2013.
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Store News, West, Whole Foods

Bristol Farms’ 35th Anniversary & Kevin Davis, Food Industry Hall Of Fame Inductee

by Alissa Marchat November 20, 2017December 12, 2024
Donna Tyndall
Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Honorees, West

Well-Deserved Dual Honors For Gelson’s Executive

by Shelby Team July 18, 2017December 12, 2024
Lou Amen at Super A headquarters in Commerce, California.
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West

Food Industry Hall Of Fame 2016 Inductee: Super A Foods’ Lou Amen

by Shelby Team August 20, 2016June 14, 2024

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