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Legacy Bakehouse Names New CEO

by Shelby Team July 22, 2026

The growing baker has named a new chief executive following capacity expansion and two bakery acquisitions since 2023.

Gregg Dorazio VP marketing Giant Landover

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Giant Landover Promotes Dorazio To VP Of Marketing

by Shelby Team July 21, 2026

Giant Food has appointed Gregg Dorazio VP of marketing, the Landover, Maryland-based grocer announced July 21. Dorazio succeeds Dyani Hanrahan, who departs Giant Food at the end of July after joining the company in 2017. Dorazio has been part of the leadership team at Giant Food since 2019, most recently as strategy and e-commerce lead. […]

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Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan

by Shelby Team July 21, 2026July 20, 2026

Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]

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SFA President To Step Down In March; Search For Successor Begins

by Shelby Team July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Bill Lynch will remain president until March, supporting the board and staff to ensure continuity during the transition.

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Kauffman Named To Succeed Koch As CFO At AWG

by Shelby Team July 15, 2026July 17, 2026

Former BJ’s Wholesale Club executive Kelly Kauffman will fill the role of Gary Koch, who is retiring at year’s end.

headshots of Jennifer Hatcher and Stephanie Harris with FMI

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Hatcher, Harris Fill Newly Expanded Roles For FMI

by Shelby Team July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed two senior executives to newly expanded leadership roles that will strengthen advocacy, innovation and member engagement. The July 14 announcement called the roles “foundational” to FMI’s mission. Jennifer Hatcher has been appointed chief innovation, strategy and membership officer. After serving FMI for more than 25 years as […]