Merit Logistics, a San Juan Capistrano, California-based national third-party warehouse services provider, has appointed Vern Malpass to chief operations officer (COO). Effective immediately, Malpass will oversee Merit Logistics’ operations, safety and business development divisions. As Merit Logistics’ new COO, Malpass will apply expertise gained from over 20 years of hands-on warehouse and logistics experience. “I […]
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Texas Grocery Executive Lewis Leaves Legacy Of Generosity, Caring
Lewis among founders of Food Town in Houston area From staff reports Grocery industry representatives from across Texas and far beyond are mourning the loss of Ross Lewis, one of the founders of Food Town, who died Dec. 7 at age 82. According to his obituary in The Houston Chronicle, Mr. Lewis “loved his family […]
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Associated Food Stores CEO Berube Retiring Dec. 30
Neal Berube, CEO of Associated Food Stores, has announced his retirement, officially taking place Dec. 30, 2020. Upon his departure, Robert Obray, who currently serves as the company’s EVP and CFO, will assume the role of CEO. Berube served for 30 years at AFS, beginning in 1990. He has held the title of CEO for nine years. Prior […]
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Chobani Names Macedonio New CFO And Business Development Leader
Norwich, New York-based Chobani has named veteran finance executive Jody Macedonio as CFO, effective Dec. 28. Macedonio, who will report to Chobani President and COO Peter McGuinness, is joining Chobani as it enters and grows in four categories: plant-based oat milks, dairy and plant-based oat creamers, functional wellness beverages and a new probiotic yogurt portfolio. This comes as Chobani continues to grow by double digits in total dollar sales […]
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The Fresh Market Appoints Two Executives To Board Of Directors
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has named Heather Berger and Sue Gove to the board of directors. The appointments were a result of one open position and a decision to increase the size of the board from six to seven directors. The open position resulted from the Dec. 14 resignation of Itai Wallach, who has served as director of the […]
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Lawson Retiring After Decorated Career With AWG
Stinebaugh named new division manager in Oklahoma City After more than 25 years with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, Linda Lawson has announced her retirement effective this month. In a statement, the company described Lawson as a valued team member, leader and mentor to many throughout her time with AWG, adding that “her leadership will be […]
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NFRA Appoints Rumachik As President And CEO Of Assoc.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has appointed Jeff Rumachik as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Rumachik will take over the position following the retirement of H.V. “Skip” Shaw Jr. after his 36 years of service to the association. Rumachik joined the organization in 2009 as SVP. He was promoted to EVP and […]
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Simply Good Foods Co. Nominates Schena To Board Of Directors
The Denver, Colorado-based Simply Good Foods Co., a developer, marketer and seller of branded nutritional foods and snacking products, has nominated Joseph Schena as an independent director for election at the company’s Jan. 21, 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As previously planned pursuant to the board’s mandatory retirement policy, Arvin Kash will not stand for […]