Flashfood has appointed Jordan Schenck, co-founder and chief revenue officer of Sunwink, to the company’s board of directors. The appointment brings the number of Flashfood board members to five. Schenck joins Flashfood board members Josh Domingues, Rob Gierkink, James McCann and Chuck Templeton. Schenck is a global consumer food marketing leader and brings expertise and experience in building sustainability-focused brands […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Names Orozco As Chief Procurement Officer
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz Co. has announced the appointment of Janelle Orozco to the role of chief procurement officer, North America. In this role, Orozco will shape the overall vision of North America Procurement and direct its transformation to become best in class. Orozco joins Kraft Heinz from Diageo, where she most recently held the chief […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Del Monte Appoints Beliveau As Chief Human Resources Officer
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has appointed Matt Beliveau as chief human resources officer. Beliveau reports to Greg Longstreet, president and CEO, and is responsible for human resources, corporate communications and environmental, social and governance for the company. He brings to Del Monte Foods more than 20 years of human resource leadership experience at public and private companies […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
Ahold Delhaize CEO Holt To Retire, Fleeman Nominated To Role
Ahold Delhaize has announced that CEO Kevin Holt plans to retire and step down from the management board when his term expires at the annual general meeting of shareholders on April 12. The company will nominate JJ Fleeman as member of the Ahold Delhaize management board and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA at the AGM. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
Consumer Brands Names Chavern As CEO
The Consumer Brands Association announced Oct. 25 that David Chavern will become its new president and CEO effective Jan. 3. Chavern joins Consumer Brands from his role as president and CEO of News Media Alliance. “We are pleased to welcome David to Consumer Brands, an organization doing the important work of continuing to unite and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Rizzo To VP Of Advertising, Marketing
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced the promotion of Maria Rizzo to VP of advertising and marketing. Prior to her promotion, she worked as director of marketing. Rizzo will oversee management of the company’s advertising, marketing and public/community relations activities. Her key responsibilities include customer relationship management, marketing and advertising (print, digital and electronic). She replaces Ron Bonacci, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Gamgort To Reassume CEO Role
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Bob Gamgort, the company’s executive chairman and former CEO, was reappointed by the board to the role of CEO, in addition to continuing as chairman. “KDP has a deep and talented executive team,” Gamgort said. “I look […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Phillips To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed Hollie Harris Phillips, Appalachian Regional Healthcare president and CEO, as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Phillips has served as president and CEO of the 14-hospital healthcare system, which includes physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
NGA Strengthens Advocacy Team With New Hires
The National Grocers Association has hired John Richard as its senior manager of government relations and policy analysis, and Ryan Cagney as its manager of political affairs and fundraising. Richard joins NGA from the Aluminum Association, where he served as a policy analytics employee and worked on policy issues including trade, recycling, workforce, energy and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods
Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inDollar General, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Adds Incoming CEO Owen To Board
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Co. has announced Jeff Owen will be added to its board of directors, upon his promotion to CEO on Nov. 1. With Owen’s appointment, Dollar General’s board consists of 10 members with expertise and experience across several industries. In July, Dollar General announced Owen would succeed Todd Vasos as CEO. Vasos will […]
Posted inSustainability News, Executive News, Southwest
Upcycled Food Association Names Crone As Interim CEO
The Denver, Colorado-based Upcycled Food Association and its foundation have announced that Angie Crone, head of programs and member services, will become CEO of both organizations. Turner Wyatt, co-founder and current CEO, will transition to strategic advisor. Crone, who joined the UFA leadership team in February, brings food industry experience and knowledge of third-party certification […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
JOH Adds Several New Executives To Company’s Team
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has added several new executives to its company. Dennis Shannon has joined its produce division in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland market as an account executive/account manager. Shannon is a respected sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience. With a strong background in growing brands across all channels, he understands the […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Balian As Chief Brands Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has named Angie Balian as chief brands officer. She will oversee the company’s private-label and owned brands division, a component of UNFI’s work to provide independent grocery retailers with choice and value that help them differentiate within their communities. Balian joined UNFI in July as chief of staff to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, Executive News, West
Associated Food Stores Names New Executive Vice Presidents
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores has named two new EVPs, following the recent appointment of David Rice as president and CEO of the 82-year-old company. Justin Atwater, who also serves as general counsel, and Travis Boman, who serves as CFO, have added EVP to their titles. “Justin and Travis are incredibly important parts of […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Martin To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed controlled environment agriculture executive Tony Martin as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Martin served as CFO for about 12 years at Windset Farms, one of the largest CEA producers and marketers of indoor-grown crops in North America, with more than […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Northeast
Giorgio Fresh Co. Names Shelton As VP Of Sales, Marketing
Blandon, Pennsylvania-based Giorgio Fresh Company has named Bryan Shelton as VP of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for sales team leadership, marketing and business strategy. Shelton is a CPG industry leader that brings more than 20 years of experience, leading sales teams at Kellogg, Pinnacle Foods and Del Monte Foods. Most recently, Shelton held […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Names New EVP, Chief Strategy, Information Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Masiar Tayebi to EVP, chief strategy and information officer. Tayebi was hired in April 2021 as EVP, chief strategy officer. “SpartanNash is more focused than ever on being the most customer-focused, innovative food solutions company,” said Tony Sarsam, CEO. “Our innovation through technology goes hand-in-hand with the overall strategy of the company, making Masiar […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Horvath As Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has named Erin Horvath as chief supply chain transformation officer, a new role that will help build its transformation agenda and future capabilities, drive value creation for shareholders and create an improving experience for customers and suppliers. Horvath assumes the role on Oct. 17 and will report to Sandy Douglas, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Bashas', Corporate Store News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Mayer To Chief Operations Officer
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores has promoted Steve Mayer to COO for its more than 110 grocery stores across Arizona and in New Mexico. A member of the the company’s executive committee, Mayer will also represent Bashas’ on The Raley’s Companies executive leadership team. He will continue to report to Edward “Trey” Basha, president of Bashas’, […]