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. […]
Category: Executive News
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
