Bob Jaskolski, a 40-plus year veteran of the grocery industry and president and CEO of T.A. Solberg Inc., has been named the first recipient of the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor, which Jaskolski accepted at the WGA Innovation Expo on Sept. 30, celebrates a career of excellence, innovation and service, recognizing […]
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Kies Receives NGA’s Industry Service Award
The National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized Bill Kies with NGA’s Industry Service Award at the Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit Oct. 21 in Washington, D.C. The honor recognizes a person or company whose years of service in the food industry have contributed to better working relations and understanding between retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Kies, […]
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Parker’s Kitchen Promotes Rudolfs, Rhine To Elevated Executive Roles
Parker’s Kitchen, a convenience store and foodservice company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, has promoted John Rudolfs to co-CEO and John Rhine to CFO in an effort to leverage the strengths of the company’s top leadership. Rudolfs will share CEO duties with Brandon Hofmann as they work together to optimize operations and support strategic growth. “As we […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Names Riepenhoff Group VP Of Fresh Divisions
Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed Travis Riepenhoff as group VP of fresh divisions, succeeding Mark Van Buskirk, who has become group VP of center store. In his new role, Riepenhoff will oversee Wakefern’s fresh food divisions, including foodservice, bakery, meat, seafood, produce and floral. He will lead efforts to maintain Wakefern’s standards for quality, innovation […]
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Wiscovitch, Garcia Honored With FIA 2025 Award, Philanthropic Achievement
The Food Industry Alliance of New York (FIA) will honor Zulema Wiscovitch and Joe Garcia, co-CEOs of Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), with the Award for Philanthropic Achievement on Oct. 21 during the FIA Annual Gala. Since 2021, FIA has recognized the involvement of the retail food industry across New York and the surrounding tri-state area. […]
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Orsak To Take Helm As H-E-B President
H-E-B has promoted COO Roxanne Orsak to president, effective in January, succeeding Craig Boyan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026 after 20 years at the helm. Orsak will be the first woman to serve as president of H-E-B, which was founded 120 years ago by Florence Butt, a pioneering female entrepreneur. She […]
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J. Skinner Baking Appoints New CEO, Chief Commercial Officer
J. Skinner Baking, a U.S. bakery manufacturer, has appointed David Kowal as CEO and David Meltzer as chief commercial officer. The appointments mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth, reflecting its commitment to service, innovation and distribution expansion. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, J. Skinner Baking is a manufacturer of artisanal pastries and ready-to-eat baked […]
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Flowers Foods Begins Planned CFO Transition
Flowers Foods Inc. has shared that after 36 years of service, including the last 18 as CFO, Steve Kinsey plans to retire at the end of 2025. The company has begun a search for Kinsey’s successor with a leading executive search firm. Following his retirement, Kinsey is expected to continue to serve in an advisory […]