Hundreds of food industry executives from across the state gathered May 21 for The New Jersey Food Council’s annual Night of Distinction, which recognized three industry leaders for their impact on the industry, community service and helping advance the NJFC’s mission. The Industry Achievement Award honorees included Steve Heggelke, EVP of merchandising and procurement for Bozzuto’s, […]
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Coborn’s Names Coborn Wright President
Coborn’s has shared that fifth-generation family member Emily Coborn Wright was promoted to president May 21. Her promotion marks a milestone in the company’s continued growth and legacy, as she brings a lifelong commitment to its mission, backed by a record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership. Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., she […]
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SpartanNash Picks Plumb For VP, Marketing, Retail Banners
SpartanNash has named Matt Plumb VP of marketing, retail banners, a new position, where he will lead shopper-focused marketing strategies for its portfolio of about 200 company-operated stores, defining brand architecture and a differentiated experience based on shopper insights. “As we continue to build shopper loyalty and enhance the in-store and online experience for Family […]
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Le Meur Tapped To Support Driscoll’s Fresh Berry Business
Watsonville, California-based Driscoll’s has appointed Gaëlle Le Meur as its new chief people officer. Reporting to CEO Soren Bjorn, Le Meur will be in charge of the company’s global people function, encompassing talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and inclusion efforts. With more than 20 years of experience, Le Meur brings expertise in organizational design, […]
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Talking Rain Beverage Co. Names Holcomb VP Of Brand
Preston, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. has selected Lisa Holcomb as its new VP of brand, where she will help promote the company’s products, including Popwell, its first cold-crafted prebiotic soda to support gut health and immunity. “Her experienced leadership and devotion to innovation will enable us to amplify our current brand strategy, while delighting […]
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Upshop Appoints Sanders As CEO To Accelerate Innovation
Austin, Texas-based Upshop has appointed Mike Sanders as CEO, with predecessor Shamus Hines transitioning to a strategic board role, helping guide the company’s continued global expansion. Under Hines’ leadership over the last eight years, Upshop has grown into the global leader in unified store operations, achieving: The industry’s first fully unified SaaS platform for food […]
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Fresh Value Promotes Stanley To CEO
Fresh Value, a privately owned regional grocery chain based in Birmingham, Alabama, has promoted Terry Stanley to CEO. Stanley had served as chief operating officer since 2022, leading the company through strategic expansion and navigating complex industry headwinds. His promotion formalizes the leadership role he had already been executing, according to Gerry D’Alessandro, chairman and […]
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CPG Leader Faa To Helm Pladis Americas
White Plains, New York-based pladis, the company behind brands such as Godiva, Flipz and Turtles, has welcomed Jeremy Faa as managing director for its U.S. operations. Faa brings a wealth of experience to pladis Americas, including more than three decades in the food and beverage sector. A significant portion of his career was spent at […]