Founded by Martin Dabrow in the 1940s and later led by Alan and Steve Dabrow, Chelten House evolved from a food distributor into a manufacturer.
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Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, West
Konat Named Future Sprouts CEO, Succeeding Sinclair
Nick Konat, president and COO, will become CEO and join the board Jan. 4, 2027, while CEO Jack Sinclair will transition to executive chairman.
Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Philz Coffee Names Mark Johnson COO Of Retail
Philz’s bagged coffee and K-cups are sold online and at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Ralphs, Gelson’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Lucky Supermarkets and Target.
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Marketing News, National, Snacks Brands
Dole Creates VP Post to Unite Sales, Marketing
Dole Packaged Foods has named Stan Stuka vice president of commercial, a new role leading a combined sales and marketing organization at the company.
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, News, Southwest
Market Basket Promotes Thompson To President, Franz To COO
David Thompson and Greg Franz’s new roles will cover all of the grocer’s stores in Texas and Louisiana.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Announces 7 Executive Leadership Appointments
The California-based company’s personnel moves span operations, technology, merchandising and HR.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast, The Giant Company
Saccary Returns To Giant Company As HR Leader
The Giant Company has named Jim Saccary vice president of human resources. He joins from Ahold Delhaize USA, where he was VP of business services.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Festival Foods Promotes Whitney To Chief Operating Officer
Adam Whitney will add oversight of Hometown Grocers to his role leading the Wisconsin-based grocer.
Posted inExecutive News, News, Produce News, West
Driscoll’s Names Reiter Smith CEO, Succeeding Bjorn
Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of Driscoll’s board, has been named CEO of the berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. She takes the role effective immediately.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Names LeClair CEO
Jerry LeClair had held the position on an interim basis since February, when longtime Chairman Brad Brookshire announced his retirement.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, News, West
Bonilla Named President, CEO Of California Grocers Association
Susan Bonilla, a former state lawmaker, will take the helm Nov. 2 following the retirement of longtime leader Ron Fong.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, Featured News, National, News
New IDDBA President And CEO To Be Installed Sept. 8
Paul Ziemnisky joins the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association following five years with Dairy Management Inc.
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, News, Suppliers
Celsius Holdings Undergoes Organizational ‘Realignment’
The changes involve the departure of the president and COO and new roles for two other executives.
Posted inSuppliers, Center Store, Executive News, News, Southwest
I And Love And You Appoints New CEO
Dan Waters succeeded Michael Meyer, who was appointed chairman of the board.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Featured News, National, News
Kroger Taps Former Walmart Supply Chain Exec To Lead E-Commerce
Nate Faust most recently led Olive, which handles waste-free delivery and returns for several brands.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Northeast, Suppliers
B&G Foods Names Board Member Rob Mills CEO
Mills comes from Tractor Supply, where he set technology direction for the retailer.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Merchandising News, National, News, Northeast
Haribo Of America Names Jon Hughes CEO, Opens 1st U.S. Store
Haribo of America has named Jon Hughes president and CEO as the gummi maker opens its first U.S. retail stores in New York and Massachusetts.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, News, Northeast, Suppliers
B&G Foods CEO Keller To Retire; Successor Named But Not Yet Disclosed
The incoming CEO currently holds a senior leadership post at another public company.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, National, News
Conagra Streamlines Leadership Structure; COO McGough To Retire
Three EVPs will report directly to President and CEO John Brase to help eliminate layers between Conagra and its retail customers and the consumer.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Executive News, National, News
IFPA Names Torres VP Of U.S. Government Relations
John Torres has nearly two decades of experience in agriculture, food, environment and life sciences policy.