Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has appointed Kerrie D. MacPherson to its board of directors, effective immediately. As an independent director, MacPherson will serve on the audit committee. MacPherson brings more than three decades of international business experience, having worked with senior management and boards to drive growth and innovation while scaling services to market. She […]
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Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s
Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Shammo Picked As Next President Of Peirone Produce
Spokane, Washington-based Peirone Produce, a distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to independent grocers in the Inland Northwest, has named Brent Shammo as its new president. He succeeds Michael Kamphaus, who is retiring after leading the company for nine years. To ensure a smooth transition, Kamphaus’ last day with the company will be Dec. 1. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Bravo Supermarkets, Northeast
Krasdale Foods Promotes Carson To Director Of Marketing
New York-based Krasdale Foods has promoted Jenn Carson, its former social media and digital content manager, as director of marketing at Alpha 1 Marketing, Krasdale’s merchandising and marketing affiliate. Carson joined Alpha 1 Marketing two years ago, bringing with her a decade of experience in marketing strategy, brand management, social media and influencer marketing. “Since […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Executive News, Southeast
Harris Teeter President Shares Updates At CFIC Convention
A brand refresh, a focus on shopper marketing and plans for new stores are among the many things that Harris Teeter President Tammy DeBoer is excited about. She talked with The Shelby Report’s Maggie Kaeppel at the Carolina Food Industry Council annual convention, held July 16-19 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Harris Teeter’s brand refresh, […]
Posted inExecutive News, National, Snacks Brands
Leadership Transition Coming To Kraft Heinz
The Kraft Heinz Co. has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as CEO and a member of the board, effective Jan. 1. Abrams-Rivera will take over from Miguel Patricio, who has served as CEO since 2019 and chair of the board since 2022. Patricio will transition to the role of non-executive chair of the board. Until then, Abrams-Rivera […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southwest
Revol Greens Names Bradley As New CFO
Austin, Texas-based Revol Greens has appointed James Bradley as its new CFO. Bradley’s addition to the team is important in driving the company’s growth and expansion within the Controlled Environment Agriculture lettuce and greens category. With its national footprint and continued growth plans underway, Bradley will lead the overall financial strategy and process development for Revol Greens. “As […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Allegiance’s Derderian To Reduce Role, Fantozzi Appointed Interim President
John Derderian, president and COO for the last eight years at Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, has decided to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of principal advisor for retail development and strategic business initiatives for the cooperative, beginning Oct. 1. Chairman and CEO Lou Scaduto and the board of directors accepted […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Northeast
PFMA Adds Wawa’s Simonetti As New Board Member
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has added David Simonetti, senior director of store operations and business operations for Wawa Inc., as a new member to its board of directors. “What a great addition to our board; it is always a pleasure to welcome members of the food and beverage industries to [the] PFMA board […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Mission Produce Appoints SpartanNash’s Sarsam To Board
Oxnard, California-based Mission Produce Inc. has appointed Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14. Sarsam has been appointed as an independent Class I director, with a term expiring at the company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce’s board of directors has increased the size of […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
With Molloy’s Pending Retirement, Sprouts Seeking CFO
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that CFO Lawrence “Chip” P. Molloy will retire at the end of 2023. The company will conduct an internal and external search for a successor. “On behalf of the entire Sprouts community, I want to extend our deepest thanks to Chip for his many years of leadership and dedication […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Promotes Two Execs, Makes Key Addition
Zallie Family Markets has announced the promotions of Anthony Massoni to president and George Veit to VP of operations and merchandising at the family-owned and -operated company in New Jersey. In addition, the grocer has named Anika T. Parker as its director of human resources. The personnel moves come as the company celebrates its 50th […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
NGA Promotes Matzen To Foundation’s VP
The National Grocers Association has promoted Chelsea Matzen to VP of the NGA Foundation, as she continues to lead the nonprofit arm of the trade association. “In her three-plus years at the NGA Foundation, Chelsea has embraced numerous challenges and opportunities, including taking over leadership of the foundation a year ago,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Appoints Naifeh To Board Of Directors
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed Tennessee grocer Dana Naifeh to the company’s board of directors. Naifeh replaces James Neumann, who recently joined AWG as SVP of special projects. AWG President and CEO David Smith welcomed the addition of Naifeh, who is president of Naifeh’s Inc. “Her hands-on experience as an owner-operator […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize Names Ruane As The Giant Co. President
Ahold Delhaize USA has named John Ruane as president of The Giant Co. “We have been fortunate to have John lead The Giant Co. as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA. “He has led the team […]
Posted inRaley's, Executive News, West
The Raley’s Companies Promotes Minor To VP
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has promoted Chelsea Minor to VP of community impact and public affairs. Since joining the team in 2015, she has represented The Raley’s Companies in the public and political sphere. “Chelsea is an outstanding contributor and thought leader as well as a trusted advisor,” said Keith Knopf, president and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Southwest
Insite AI Adds Joji As EVP Of Strategy Consulting
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Insite AI, an AI-enabled category and revenue growth partner for large consumer brands, has named Kristine Joji as EVP of strategy consulting. With a primary focus on consumables and secondary focus on grocery, Joji will focus on enabling major brands to price strategically, promote efficiently and grow category and market share. Joji is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Southeast
Heartland Catfish Co. Names New Regional Sales Manager
Veteran food broker Linda Farnsworth Gwinn has joined Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co. as a regional sales manager, working with customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Founded in 1996, Heartland has grown into a large U.S. farm-raised catfish producer and processor. Owned by the Tackett Family of Tackett Fish Farms, […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National
FMI Bolsters Education Department With Additions Of Two Directors
In announcing their appointments July 6 as directors in its education department, FMI – The Food Industry Association said Kara Adams and Rebecca Daniels will help expand its e-learning offerings to better meet member needs. In addition, they will develop the program for the 2024 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference and oversee additional live meetings. “We […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Northeast
Baldor Specialty Foods’ President Muzyk Announces Retirement
Bronx, New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods has announced the upcoming retirement of Michael Muzyk, president of the company and an icon in the food distribution industry. Muzyk’s retirement will commence at the end of 2023. After a career spanning almost 30 years, Muzyk has been looking forward to enjoying more downtime with family and friends […]