Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Hans Sauter as the company’s first chief sustainability officer. Under Sauter’s leadership, Fresh Del Monte Produce will continue its efforts to focus heavily on sustainability throughout the business. “If there is anything I’ve learned during my time with Del Monte, it is that we have […]
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Fox Packaging Names Lucas Fox Director Of Operations
McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging has promoted Lucas Fox to director of operations. In his new role, Fox will oversee production activity across all operation departments including production, shipping and receiving, engineering, printing, maintenance and more. Since joining Fox Packaging in 2014, Fox has proven his ability to develop and improve efficiencies within the company through […]
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AEB CEO Announces Plans To Step Down In 2nd Quarter
American Egg Board President and CEO Anne Alonzo has shared with AEB members and staff her decision to step down from office in mid-April 2020. She was afforded an opportunity to join an agribusiness company in a key role out of its Washington, D.C., office. In sharing the news with the board, AEB Chair Jeff […]
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Associated Wholesale Grocers Realigns Real Estate Team
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has realigned its real estate team in order to continue accelerating its identification and offerings of growth opportunities for its member retailers. Emile Breaux, SVP-regional supply chain operations, assumed leadership of AWG’s real estate team Jan. 31, in addition to his current responsibilities. Breaux is working directly with […]
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Updated: Service Set for Twain Harte Market Owner Parriott
Family and friends of Robert (Bob) Bernard Parriott, owner of Twain Harte Market in Twain Harte, California, will gather at 11 a.m. at the Black Oak Casino Conference Room in Tuolumne on March 8, 2020, to honor the life of a passionate grocer, loving father and grandfather, and devoted husband. Mr. Parriott died in a […]
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UNFI Makes Changes To Senior Management Team
United Natural Foods has made a number of changes within the company’s senior management team. It also has extended the employment agreement of Chairman and CEO Steven L. Spinner through July 31, 2021. “Our vision for industry transformation is taking hold as we continue to integrate and provide our customers with scale, services and differentiated […]
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People To Watch: Lindsay Koch, Koch & Associates Inc.
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series, entitled People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Lindsay Koch, president of Koch & Associates Inc. in Atlanta. Tell me a little bit about […]
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McLane Promotes Susan Adzick to EVP, COO Of McLane Foodservice
Temple, Texas-based McLane Co. Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, has promoted Susan Adzick to EVP and chief operating officer of McLane Foodservice. The promotion was effective Jan. 6. In July of this year, Adzick will transition to president of McLane Foodservice. “Susan Adzick is an experienced supply chain industry […]