Boulder, Colorado-based cannabinoid company Boulder Botanical & Bioscience Laboratory (BBB Labs) has hired David Gumner as chief marketing officer (CMO), a new executive position for the company. As CMO, Gumner is responsible for building foundational marketing capabilities throughout the company and its growing array of hemp-derived products for the health-and-wellness sector. As a specialist in marketing consumer […]
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Kings Food Markets & Balducci’s Promote Slate Of Executives
Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market have made a number of executive promotions. Joseph Parisi has been named COO; Allen Merken has been named VP, engineering, real estate and construction; Kathe Benjamin has been named VP, human resources and labor relations; and Sharon Bastianelli has been named VP, information technology. “At Kings and Balducci’s, […]
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California Grocers Association Names Kelly Ash VP, Government Relations
The Sacramento-based California Grocers Association (CGA) has named Kelly Ash as VP of government relations, effective Jan. 3. In this position, Ash will serve as the association’s chief lobbyist and be responsible for managing all aspects of CGA’s advocacy efforts. She will represent CGA member companies on strategic advocacy efforts before the State Legislature, regulatory […]
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Pre Brands Hires Chief Sales Officer, Partners With FDM
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based, grass-fed beef company, is making some changes to its sales and marketing strategy ahead of the new year. The company has hired Ryan Youngman as its chief sales officer and has partnered with FDM Sales Management, which helps develop emerging brands’ sales and marketing strategies. Youngman will lead Pre’s sales strategy, partnerships, organization, […]
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Appoints Eric Lindberg CEO, MacGregor Read Vice Chair
The board of directors of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has appointed Eric Lindberg to CEO and MacGregor Read to vice chairman. Lindberg and Read previously held the position of co-CEOs. Lindberg joined Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in 1996 and began his tenure in operations before advancing through positions in retail marketing and procurement. “I am […]
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PepsiCo North America’s CEO Is Retiring Next Year
PepsiCo North America’s CEO Albert P. Carey will retire at the end of March 2019 after nearly four decades with the company. Vivek Sankaran, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer of Frito-Lay North America, will become its CEO, and Kirk Tanner, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer of North America Beverages, will become its CEO. […]
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Kroger Delta Division President Retiring, Ralphs Exec To Succeed Him
Kroger’s Delta Division President Scot Hendricks will retire from the company, effective Feb. 2, 2019. Victor Smith, currently VP of merchandising for the Ralphs division, will succeed him. Hendricks to retire after 38 years of service Hendricks spent the last three years of his career leading Kroger’s Delta division, which has 15,800 associates serving customers in 101 stores […]
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Dollar Tree Appoints Dickson To Its Board of Directors
Virginia-based Dollar Tree Inc. has appointed Thomas W. “Tad” Dickson a new independent director to the company’s board, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Dickson’s appointment is to fill the vacancy created by the previously announced retirement of Mary Anne Citrino as a director, effective Dec. 31, 2018. Dickson, 63, is an executive leader with significant experience […]
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Clorox Executive Leadership Changes Include Slate Of Promotions
The Clorox Co. is shaking up its executive team effective Jan. 7, 2019. Linda Rendle, 40, currently EVP–cleaning and strategy, will advance to the role of EVP–strategy and operations. In this role, Rendle will retain responsibility for corporate business strategy and will take on responsibility for the company’s five core global functions—marketing, sales, product supply, research […]
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Unilever Named One Of The ‘Best Companies For Dads’
Unilever has been named one of the 35 companies on the first-ever Working Mother list of “Best Companies for Dads.” The list celebrates organizations that lead in the areas of paternity leave, phase-back programs, telecommuting opportunities, flexible schedules and more. “We are so proud to make the list of Best Companies for Dads,” said Amanda Sourry, president of […]
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Key Impact Sales & Systems Acquires Innovative Food Sales
Key Impact Sales & Systems Inc. has acquired Innovative Food Sales (IFS). This deal adds to a 13-year history of successful acquisitions and integrations for KeyImpact, including 48 local market and regional, sales and marketing agencies. Since 2006, IFS has operated as a foodservice brokerage firm focused on commercial national and regional chains. IFS currently […]
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Sprouts CEO Maredia Will Step Down In December
Amin Maredia, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.’s CEO and a member of its board of directors, will “transition away from the company” on Dec. 30 to pursue other interests, says Sprouts. Jim Nielsen, Sprouts’ president and chief operating officer, and Brad Lukow, the company’s CFO, will serve as co-interim CEOs until a permanent successor is named. […]
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Atlantic Capes Fisheries Names Samuel Martin COO
Atlantic Capes Fisheries Inc. has named Samuel Martin, current VP of vessel operations, COO for the company. As COO, Martin will have direct oversight of the operations of the vertically integrated company. He will report directly to CEO Jeff Bolton. “Sam has played an integral role in coordinating the company’s operational structure. I am confident […]
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C-Store Chain Parker’s Promotes COO Bush To President
Parker’s, a Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain with a focus on foodservice, has promoted Jeff Bush to president, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Bush will assume the position from longtime President and CEO Greg Parker, who will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of the Parker Cos. “Now is the perfect time for Jeff to […]
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WAFC Elects C&S Wholesale’s Winn To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected Eric Winn, SVP and GM, West Coast and Hawaii, of C&S Wholesale Grocers to its board of directors during its annual meeting in November in San Francisco, California. “I am so excited and pleased to welcome Eric to the board. He brings a lot of passion and […]
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Pez Candy Appoints Jordan Greenstein Marketing Director
Pez Candy Inc. appointed Jordan Greenstein director of marketing, effective Nov. 12. Greenstein is responsible for continuing to strengthen and evolve brand affinity, drive innovation and accelerate revenue growth overseeing marketing, licensing and product development functions. “We are pleased to welcome Jordan to the Pez Candy organization,” Christian Jegen, president and CEO, said. “Jordan brings […]
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Actress Haddish Teams With Lawry’s On Limited-Edition Seasoned Salt
Longtime Lawry’s fan Tiffany Haddish, an actor and comedian, has teamed up with the seasoning company to launch a limited-edition Lawry’s Seasoned Salt bottle. This is the first time in the company’s history that a celebrity will appear on the bottle, which also features Haddish’s family recipe for Joyful Greens. The partnership quickly formed after […]
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GMA Honors PFMA’s Baloga With Excellence In Government Affairs Award
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) presented Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), with the 2018 GMA Excellence in Government Affairs Award at the Food Industry Association Executives Annual Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Alex’s leadership and unwavering dedication are the embodiment of a true advocate,” said Greg Costa, […]
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Washington Food Industry Association Names 2018-19 Board Leaders
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) has selected Dave Willis, co-president of Willis Marketing Inc. in Gig Harbor, to serve as the association’s chairman of the board in 2018-19. Willis succeeds Paul Kapioski, owner of West Seattle Thriftway in Seattle, who has served in that role this past year. The association’s new first vice chair, PND Mercato’s […]
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NJFC Honors Four At Loss Prevention Conference
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), in partnership with the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association (NJRMA), recently hosted the 2018 Loss Prevention Conference and Exhibition at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. The event tackled all aspects of loss prevention to help security professionals understand all the latest trends in asset protection to […]