Monterey, California-based Growers Express, the innovator and processor of frozen vegetable products and primary licensed partner of the Green Giant Fresh brand, has promoted Kirk Wagner to chief operating officer (COO). Wagner serves as a member of the executive team, reporting to the board of directors and working closely with President Tom Byrne and CEO […]
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The Shelby Report Celebrates The Life Of Publisher Bill Dooley
Shelby Publishing’s Bill Dooley lost a courageous battle with cancer on Sept. 4. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family. Dooley, who had been named publisher of the company in April, was long known within the grocery industry for his “incessant sense of humor and untouchable strength.” For a celebration of his life, […]
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Kroger Names Arreaga New SVP Of Supply Chain To Succeed Clark
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has named Gabriel Arreaga to succeed of Robert Clark, SVP of supply chain, manufacturing and enterprise sourcing, who is retiring Feb. 1, 2021, after more than 35 years of service. Arreaga is joining The Kroger Co. as SVP of supply chain starting Oct. 1. “We thank Robert for his 35 […]
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UNFI CEO Spinner Announces Retirement, Succession Plan Unveiled
United Natural Foods Inc. CEO Steven L. Spinner has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire after the conclusion of the term of his employment agreement on July 31, 2021, or earlier upon the appointment of a successor. Spinner has agreed to remain on the board to serve as executive chairman following […]
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JBT Corp. Announces Return Of President/CEO Tom Giacomini
Tom Giacomini returned to JBT Corp. as its president and CEO on Sept. 21, following a personal leave for medical reasons. Brian Deck, who has been serving as interim CEO at the Chicago-based company, will continue to serve as EVP and CFO, and Alan Feldman will continue in his role as interim non-executive chairman through the end of […]
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PepsiCo Names Kanioura EVP, Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
PepsiCo has appointed Athina Kanioura as EVP and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. In this new role, Kanioura will lead PepsiCo’s end-to-end strategy to win both as a total company and in key markets, including the company’s digitalization and data strategy. She also will lead company-wide transformation […]
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URM Stores Names Ohlhauser New VP Of Operations
URM Stores from Spokane, Washington, has named Roger Ohlhauser as the VP of operations, replacing Kirk Rollings who is retiring. In this role, Ohlhauser will be responsible for the warehouse, facilities and transportation departments. Ohlhauser brings more than 30 years of experience and accomplishments as a manager and leader in the wholesale distribution business. His […]
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Georgia Trend Honors Parker’s Founder/CEO As 2020 Legacy Leader
Georgia Trend magazine has honored Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker as a “Legacy Leader” in the September 2020 issue. To celebrate the magazine’s 35th anniversary, Georgia Trend spotlighted 15 business leaders across the state who have made a long-term impact on their communities and on the state as a whole. “The [Parker’s] brand is synonymous with clean, friendly, profitable and philanthropic,” the […]
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PepsiCo Appoints Azevêdo, Andrew To Senior Leadership Roles
PepsiCo has appointed Roberto Azevêdo and Jim Andrew to senior leadership positions. Azevêdo, currently director-general of the World Trade Organization, was named EVP and chief corporate affairs officer, effective Sept. 1. In this newly created role that brings PepsiCo’s public policy, government affairs and communications activities under one umbrella, Azevêdo will focus on solidifying PepsiCo’s external […]
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Schraad & Associates Founder ‘Bill’ Schraad Dies At Age 87
William Theodore “Bill” Schraad Sr., 87, of Edmond, Oklahoma, died Aug. 5, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his immediate family held a private service. Born Dec. 31, 1932, at his parents’ home in Merrill, Iowa, he was the son of the Bernard “Ben” Schraad and Margaret Langel Schraad. As a young child, his family […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
WEST: Cameron Relaunches Plus 3 Alliance, Rejoins As President
Francis Cameron has announced the relaunch of Plus 3 Alliance and has rejoined the organization as president. Plus 3 Alliance is a consulting service company founded by Cameron and his wife Teri in 2007 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Plus 3 provides services to retail, wholesale and the consumer package goods industries. Cameron is […]
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Sauer Brands Names David Starr New EVP And CFO
David Starr has joined Sauer Brands as EVP and CFO. Starr joins the company from Chicago Custom Foods, a recent acquisition of Sauer Brands, based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Starr has more than 17 years’ experience as a CFO in the food ingredient and medical services industries, as well as extensive prior experience in public accounting. He […]
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Countertop Productions Recently Appointed Cliff Caldwell To EVP
Alexandria, Virginia-based Countertop Productions recently announced the appointment of Cliff Caldwell to EVP, effective June 29, 2020, in an effort to intensify its goal to grow a presence in grocery retail, wholesale and food service, says the company. Caldwell is based out of the company’s national sales office in Atlanta, Georgia. As EVP, Caldwell will […]
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Tyson Names Worpel Director Of Fresh Meats Marketing
Tyson Fresh Meats has appointed Ozlem Worpel the new director of Fresh Meats marketing, a promotion from her previous position of senior brand manager. Worpel will be responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction across the Fresh Meats brand portfolio, developing new product lines and brand identities. She will also provide direction on a comprehensive sales […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes With Grieshaber’s Retirement
The Kroger Co. recently announced the retirement of Joe Grieshaber, SVP and chief merchant, after more than 37 years of distinguished service. Grieshaber will be succeeded by Stuart W. Aitken, current SVP of alternative business and CEO of 84.51˚, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary. Yael Cosset, SVP and CIO, will assume responsibility for alternative business and […]
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Post Holdings Appoints Dorothy M. Burwell To Board Of Directors
Post Holdings, Inc., a CPG holding company, recently announced Dorothy M. Burwell, partner at The Finsbury Group Limited, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. With the addition of Burwell, the board now consists of 10 members. Burwell is an accomplished strategic communications advisor to publicly traded and private global […]
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GCCA Leadership Changes To Enhance Services To Cold Chain Industry
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has made three key staff changes – Brian P. Lynch is joining the company and Megan Costello and Lowell Randel are receiving promotions. Lynch is joining the GCCA team as SVP of business development and member programs on July 6. He brings a 20-year track record of developing partnerships, […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Names New VP Of Operations
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has named Paul Stefaniuk as VP of Operations, effective July 6. He will report directly to Buehler’s President and CEO Dan Shanahan and oversee store operations and related functions. Stefaniuk brings more than 15 years of experience including store operations, mergers and acquisitions and store development. For the past five-plus years he […]
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Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly Names Barnes As New President
Wisconsin-based Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly has named Patrick Barnes as its new president after Patrick Fox, former president, moved to a part-time position as chairman of the board. The move was effective on Sunday, June 28. Lori Fox also left her position as VP on June 28. Barnes joined Fox Bros. as a store director […]
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Omaha Steaks Promotes Rempe, Others To Leadership Roles
In an appointment that marks a significant change for the business, Omaha, Nebraska-based Omaha Steaks promotes Nate Rempe to president and COO, announced June 29. Owners Bruce Simon, Todd Simon and Alan Simon will continue to be involved in the business, which has been run by their family for more than 103 years. “Nate’s reach and […]