Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers Mark Jansen, president and CEO, has announced his intention to step down from the role he has held since September 2010. Jansen has decided to step away after a 12-year tenure as CEO because he believes the organization is well-positioned for future growth and the timing is right for him to […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Hormel Foods Names Larson As SVP, Human Resources
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Co. has promoted Katie Larson as SVP of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods employs more than 20,000 employees around the globe and has been recognized as a […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
RJW Logistics Hires Shorkey As EVP, Strategic Partnerships
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has hired Jennifer Shorkey as EVP of strategic partnerships, effective immediately. Shorkey will hold responsibility for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with top retailers as part of the company’s expanding retail logistics operation. Shorkey has 23 years of retail and logistics experience from her career, overseeing various supply chain roles for Walmart. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Arryved Names Younge As Chief Technology Officer
Boulder, Colorado-based Arryved has named Stephen Younge as chief technology officer. “I’m thrilled to be joining the world class team at Arryved as CTO,” Younge said. “Working with highly technical cloud-based software that enables small businesses to provide exceptional guest experiences is right up my alley. We raised over $21 million of funding last year and we […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Appoints Flocco As CEO
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organics, a producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, has announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO. Flocco previously served as president and COO of Utz Brands, where he held day-to-day responsibility for the company’s commercial, financial and supply chain operations. He also served […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Smith Retires As Stater Bros. Chairman, Names Successor
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced that Phil Smith will retire as board chairman for Stater Bros. Holdings, effective immediately. CEO Pete Van Helden has been appointed chairman, and Sean Varner, managing partner of Varner & Brandt, has been appointed vice chairman. Smith will remain on the board. Smith’s career at Stater Bros. has spanned more than three […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', Executive News, West
Bashas’ Enhances Leadership Team With Three Promotions
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores is bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of its brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. Each of these shifts play a key role in plans for future growth and reaffirms the commitment of The Raley’s Companies to maintain and support the integrity each store brand. After nearly 30 years […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Utz Brands Announces CEO Succession Plan
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced some upcoming leadership changes. After 27 years with the company, CEO Dylan Lissette will be appointed executive chairman of the board, effective Dec. 15. At that time, Howard Friedman, currently COO of Post Holdings, will join the company as CEO and serve as […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Executive News, West
Outgoing Fred Meyer President Reflects On Career Of Constant Change
Dennis Gibson, president of the Fred Meyer Division of Kroger, has announced his plans to retire Oct. 1. In an exclusive interview with The Shelby Report of the West, Gibson reflected on his 38 years of leadership and service in the industry, as well as his plans for retirement. Gibson’s professional career began in 1976, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Funeral Services For ‘Rich’ Niemann Sr. Planned Oct. 6
Niemann Foods Chairman Emeritus Richard Henry “Rich” Niemann Sr., 91, of Quincy, Illinois, died on Sept. 25, 2022, at his home. There will be a Catholic funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Church of St. Peter, 2600 Maine St. in Quincy, followed by private graveside services at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Names Miller As President, CEO
Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods has named Sherman L. Miller as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will succeed Dolph Baker as CEO. Baker will retain his role as chairman of the board and as an executive officer of the company, and will remain involved in managing the company, with a focus on strategy, capital allocation, advising […]
Posted inExecutive News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Golden State Foods Promotes Blanchette To Group VP
Irvine, California-based Golden State Foods has promoted Shane Blanchette to group VP, continuous improvement, quality custom distribution. Blanchette will now oversee QCD’s strategic continuous improvement initiatives, including warehouse and transportation operations, new facility builds, optimization projects and quality standards to support strategic customer initiatives and overall growth. “Shane brings a fresh, energetic approach to continuous improvement with his […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
Ahold Delhaize Proposes To Reappoint CEO Muller
Ahold Delhaize has announced that its supervisory board intends to propose the reappointment of Frans Muller as president and CEO and member of the management board at its annual general meeting of shareholders on April 12. “We are delighted that Frans will continue as president and CEO of Ahold Delhaize, subject to shareholder approval,” said […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Associated Food Stores Names Rice As President, CEO
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores has named David Rice as president and CEO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the passing of Robert Obray, who served as president and CEO when he passed away from a rare, fast-moving neurological disease in August. “Bob was an incredible leader and worked closely with the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Northeast
NECSEMA Names Brennan As Executive Director
Stoughton, Massachusetts-based NECASEMA has named Peter Brennan, a former attorney for the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association, as its new executive director. Brennan, who formerly worked for Massachusetts Sens. Michael Morrissey and Robert Hedlund, succeeds longtime NECSEMA director Jon Shaer, who recently accepted a position with ChargePoint. Brennan takes the reins of the trade organization, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Hires Zube As SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced Nicole Zube as its new SVP, chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Zube joins SpartanNash from Kellogg Company, where she most recently served as head of human resources – U.S. commercial. “Nicole is an accomplished people leader with invaluable experience managing a large-scale, global workforce within the food industry,” said Tony Sarsam, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Announces New Leaders In Operations
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company announced that Evguenia “Jeny” Stoichkova has been named president of global ventures, a unit of the company that focuses on globally scaling acquisitions and brands, including Costa Coffee and Coca-Cola’s investment in Monster Beverage Corp. Stoichkova currently serves as president of the company’s Eurasia & Middle East operating unit. Prior to […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, West
Talking Rain Appoints Fisher As Chief Financial Officer
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company has appointed Luke Fisher as CFO, effective immediately. In this role, Fisher will lead the company’s sustainability initiatives and finance, technology and risk management teams, while fulfilling Talking Rain’s mission of “Creating Connections with Every Sip.” “Luke has played a prominent role in our organization for years,” said Ken Sylvia, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Announces Company Promotions
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has announced two key promotions for team members at its corporate office. Effective immediately, the following people are serving in their new roles: Peter Mayes has been promoted to group VP of merchandising. Mayes previously served as meat and seafood director. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the […]