Doug Cygan, president of Jewel-Osco, passed away this morning at age 55, The Shelby Report has learned. The company has yet to make a statement, but a source close to Mr. Cygan has said that he was hospitalized in June for a blood infection related to emergency hernia surgery. Mr. Cygan’s celebration of life service […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper Reveals Its Post-Merger Leadership Team
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. have named the leadership team for the new Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), effective upon the close of the companies’ merger, expected July 9. “Our new leadership team represents the very best talent across both great companies,” said Bob Gamgort, future CEO of KDP. “With proven […]
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Meijer’s Vail To Join AG New England As Merchandising, Procurement VP
Peter Vail, VP of produce, deli and bakery for Meijer and former Hannaford Bros. executive, will join AG New England’s (AGNE) management team on July 30 as VP of merchandising and procurement. Vail brings with him more than 30 years of retail food experience, primarily with Hannaford. During his early years at Hannaford, Vail became proficient […]
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NGA Celebrates 38 Executive Leadership Development Program Grads
The National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation is celebrating the graduation of 38 grocery executives from its 2018 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), which took place June 3-7 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. “The next generation of leaders and executives will continue to face the shifts and ubiquitous change within the supermarket industry, and […]
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Kellogg Leadership Changes Include New North America President
Kellogg Co. is making two leadership changes that the company believes will help drive its growth strategy in the North American and European regions. Chris Hood, currently president, Kellogg Europe, has been named president, Kellogg North America, reporting to Chairman and CEO Steve Cahillane. The company also appointed Dave Lawlor, currently VP, European cereal business, to president, Kellogg […]
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Specialty Food Association Honors Two With Lifetime Achievement Awards
This year, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) is recognizing two industry legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Chef Paul Prudhomme and distributor Seymour Binstein will be celebrated for their roles in helping to build specialty food into a $140 billion industry. “The mission of Specialty Food Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award is to celebrate those whose careers […]
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Emmy’s Organics Shakes Up Executive Team With New CEO, VP Of Sales
Emmy’s Organics, an Ithaca, New York-based maker of organic coconut cookies, has named Bill Kelly as its new CEO and Gian Khalsa as VP of sales. Kelly brings more than 30 years of executive financial and operational experience to his new role. Previously, Kelly developed and led business operations for companies in the design, natural […]
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New York Food Industry Alliance Names Durant President And CEO
Following a four-month national search, the Food Industry Alliance of New York State (FIA) has selected Michael Durant as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Michael Rosen, who announced his retirement after 32 years with FIA. “As the FIA president, Michael brings a wealth of experience on association management, lobbying and government affairs. He has […]