Nissin Foods, the inventor of instant ramen, named Kalei Soong VP of sales effective Sept. 10. He succeeds Michael Price, now president and CEO. Nissin says the appointment underscores its continued effort to “maximize growth and strategically drive momentum with a unique product portfolio based on consumer preferences.” With more than 19 years of experience […]
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Big Saver Foods Founder Uka Solanki Dies At 74
Uka Solanki, founder of Big Saver Foods, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 8, at the age of 74 from complications of a lung disease. Mr. Solanki was born in a small, rural city in the state of Gujarat, India, in 1944. Even as a young man, Mr. Solanki was an entrepreneur, working in businesses as […]
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Harps Appoints New Bakery Director And Advertising Manager
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. recently made two new leadership appointments. Hydie Hale has been named director of all bakery and deli operations, and Sarah Thacker has been named advertising manager. Hale, a native of Fort Smith, attended Westark (now University of Arkansas Fort Smith). In 1997, while a student at the college, Hale […]
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Campbell Appoints Slavtcheff Head Of Research & Development
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Craig Slavtcheff, 51, as VP and head of research and development (R&D). Slavtcheff will lead Campbell’s entire R&D organization, including strategy, innovation and product development for the company’s divisions, as well as its science and technology, regulatory, nutrition and culinary teams. He will report to Campbell’s Chief Operating Officer Luca […]
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The Shelby Report Salutes Our West Retailer Exec Of The Year: Pat Posey, Bristol Farms
Everybody Likes Pat Patrick “Pat” Posey, VP of non-perishable procurement and merchandising for Southern California-based retailer Bristol Farms, seems to be one of those guys everybody likes, as you’ll see from comments provided to us by his colleagues (friends). In addition to managing a successful career in the grocery business that started at Ralphs Grocery […]
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Ackerman Steps Down As FreshDirect CEO
After 20 years of service, FreshDirect founder and CEO Jason Ackerman has stepped down from his roles as both chairman and CEO. Co-founder David McInerney, is assuming the role of CEO and will join the board of directors. This change comes as FreshDirect, an online fresh food grocer based in the Northeast, moves into a […]
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7-Eleven’s Stout Promoted Following Delgado Jenkins’ Retirement
7-Eleven has promoted Jack Stout, SVP of merchandising, to SVP of merchandising, marketing and demand chain. Stout succeeds Jesus Delgado Jenkins, former EVP and chief merchandising officer, who retired in June. Stout is responsible for the company’s merchandising operations, category management, new product introductions, new category and profit center development, store sets, marketing and merchandise […]
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Dome Joins Potatoes USA As A Global Marketing Manager
Kayla Dome has joined Potatoes USA’s staff as a global marketing manager in the organization’s retail sector. Dome comes to Potatoes USA with a background in merchandising and sales. She spent the last several years working in the produce industry for Grimmway Farms, where she managed sales and merchandising for the fresh produce category. Most […]