Global snacks and confections maker PIM Brands Inc. has appointed Norman Ross as VP of government affairs. Based in Washington, D.C., Ross will lead legislative and public affairs efforts at the local, state and federal levels and areas of corporate communications. He also will work closely with a variety of trade associations with which PIM Brands is connected, […]
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Croff Promoted To Chief HR Officer Of The Raley’s Companies
In anticipation of the acquisition of Bashas’ Family of Stores later this month, West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to chief human resources officer of The Raley’s Companies, a newly formed enterprise that will oversee the organization’s independent operating divisions. Croff has served in various leadership capacities at Raley’s over the past 20 […]
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Tattooed Chef Names Guarrasi As Chief Operating Officer
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc. has appointed Gaspare “Gasper” Guarrasi as its new chief operating officer, effective Nov. 29. As COO, Guarrasi is responsible for the plant-based food company’s global operations and production. He will report to Sam Galletti, president and CEO. The company’s current COO, Stephanie Dieckmann, will remain with the company as CFO. […]
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Jones Soda COO Chastain Named President Of New Beverage Division
Seattle, Washington-based Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, has promoted longtime executive team member Eric Chastain to serve as president of the new Jones Soda Beverage Division. The position was created as part of a leadership expansion related to the upcoming launch of a new […]
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Meati Appoints Tassani As President
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati, an animal-free meat company, has named Scott Tassani as its president, effective Dec. 6. The addition of Tassani to Meati’s leadership team comes as the company prepares to launch in early 2022 with a new source of nutrient-dense, universal protein made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Tassani previously served for […]
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Former Grocers Association Executive Joyce Shaul Dies At 82
Joyce Barlow Shaul of St. Louis, Missouri, died Nov. 27, at 82. She was an executive director of the Mid America Grocers Association. Her son, Dan Shaul, is executive director of the Missouri Grocers Association. Mrs. Shaul was a frequent volunteer at Stages St. Louis in Kirkwood, Missouri, and a huge St. Louis Cardinals and […]
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Bridgford Foods Corp. Makes Changes To Principal Officers
The Bridgford Foods Corp. Board of Directors has announced changes to the principal officers of the company. The board elected Michael W. Bridgford as its chairman. He succeeds William L. Bridgford, who was elected VP. Michael Bridgford has most recently served as VP, with responsibility for the Anaheim, California-based company’s sales and marketing operations in the […]
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Campbell Names Lindsay VP Of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Stewart Lindsay as VP of corporate responsibility and sustainability, effective Dec. 6. He joins Campbell from The Nature Conservancy. Lindsay will be responsible for the company’s corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy and programs. He will lead teams responsible for environmental sustainability and sustainable agriculture and work closely […]