The Allen Lund Co. (ALC) has promoted VP of Sales and Operations Eddie Lund to the role of president. He transitions into the position after the recent passing of his father, Mr. D. Allen Lund. Lund began his career with ALC in 1994 as a broker in the Portland office and was promoted to assistant […]
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Dunnhumby Acquires Aptaris ‘To Help Retailers Compete’
Dunnhumby, a customer data science company, has acquired Aptaris Software, an enterprise marketing and promotions management company. The acquisition is the culmination of a strategic partnership that embedded dunnhumby customer data science into the Aptaris solution, providing retailers with what the companies say is the only end-to-end promotions management platform in the market. Dunnhumby says the […]
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H-E-B Creates Chief Digital Officer Position As E-Commerce Grows
H-E-B has appointed Jag Bath to the newly created position of chief digital officer, overseeing all of the company’s digital products and services. The appointment was made as H-E-B continues to expand its omnichannel offerings across Texas. Bath, an entrepreneur and innovator, will continue in his current role as CEO of Favor Delivery, the on‑demand […]
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Former Ralphs CEO’s Estate Establishes Scholarship For FIM Program Alumni
The estate of Byron Allumbaugh has made a million-dollar gift to the USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Management (FIM) Program, establishing the Byron Allumbaugh Food Industry Leadership Scholarship dedicated to educating and developing future leaders in the food industry. This full, graduate-level scholarship will be awarded each year to one outstanding FIM alumni accepted […]
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WinCo’s Haag Promoted To President, Will Succeed Goddard As CEO
WinCo Foods’ board of directors has named Grant Haag, currently WinCo’s SVP of department operations, as the company’s new president. Haag will serve as president for the next year, before taking over as CEO when current CEO Steven Goddard officially steps down. Naming Haag to the post is the culmination of an “intensive two-year process at […]
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Frieda’s Names New Director Of Marketing And Innovation
Cindy Karas Sherman has joined Frieda’s Specialty Produce as the company’s new director of marketing and innovation. With 16 years of experience in marketing strategy, and marketing management and innovation, Sherman has worked for consumer packaged goods companies such as PepsiCo, Wrigley and most recently, Starbucks, where she launched—in the grocery aisle—Starbucks Plus K-Cup Coffee […]
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GMA To Honor Mondelēz, Kroger Vets With Hall Of Achievement Awards
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has named the recipients of this year’s Hall of Achievement Awards: Irene Rosenfeld and Fred Morganthall. Rosenfeld is the retired chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International Inc., and Morganthall served as EVP of Kroger and president of Harris Teeter. The Hall of Achievement Award, GMA’s highest honor, recognizes the “service […]
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13th Annual Showcase Of Women Of Influence In The Food Industry
We are proud to present the 13th annual edition of Women of Influence in the Food Industry. The honorees represent companies coast to coast and have various backgrounds and experience. The categories include manufacturers, brokers, distributors, retailers, chefs, convenience stores, organizations/associations and restaurants. These women trendsetters are qualified for inclusion in this prestigious listing because […]