Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast

PLMA Sets Keynote, Speaker Lineup For Upcoming Conference

Brandon Brown, SVP of Own Brands at Albertsons Cos., will be the keynote speaker at the PLMA 2024 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, set for March 20-22 in San Antonio.  With a focus on trends, the gathering at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk brings together manufacturers, retailers and others to gain insights, knowledge and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National

Instacart, Pack Health Seeking To Boost Healthy Habits

Instacart and Pack Health, a Quest Diagnostics company specializing in patient engagement, are working to improve food access and healthy eating habits in underserved communities. By integrating Instacart into Pack Health’s programs, the companies will deliver a complementary suite of services aimed at increasing access to the food, nutrition education and coaching support people need […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

SpartanNash Introduces ‘Finest Reserve’ Private Label Brand

SpartanNash has introduced its new private label brand, Finest Reserve by Our Family. The Finest Reserve line uses fresh and authentic ingredients to create gourmet flavors. The new private label is an extension of Our Family, SpartanNash’s flagship brand, that has captured the attention of the company’s customer base. The collection is a curated offering of […]

Posted inProduce News, Southwest

TIPA Taps Lugavere As Keynote Speaker For Viva Fresh

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) has announced Max Lugavere will be the keynote speaker at its upcoming 2024 Viva Fresh Produce Expo in Houston.  A health and science journalist, filmmaker and author, Lugavere will share insights about nutrition, brain health and well-being. Lugavere gained recognition in 2018 for his New York Times bestseller, “Genius […]

Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast

Southern Glazer’s President Of West Region To Retire

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has shared that Patrick Daul, president of West Region, will retire from the company in July, with an announcement of his replacement forthcoming. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Patrick for many years, whose journey at Southern Glazer’s reflects not only his deep industry expertise, but also his unwavering […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Chicken of the Sea Announces Appointments, Promotion

Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods (COSFF) has announced the appointment of three new leaders and a promotion within its commercial organization.  The company welcomes the industry veterans, who bring customer-centric expertise to ensure COSFF remains at the forefront of the seafood industry. Tiffany Hicks Tiffany Hicks has been hired as SVP of foodservice and […]

Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Midwest

General Mills Senior Executive O’Grady To Retire

General Mills announced that Shawn O’Grady, group president of North America Foodservice, plans to retire and Jon Nudi, currently group president of pet and international, has added NAF to his oversight, effective Feb. 16. O’Grady will move into a senior advisor role until his retirement early this summer. Pankaj Sharma, president of U.S. meals and […]

Posted inGelson's, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, West

Gelson’s Introduces Winemaker Series With Barrett

Gelson’s has introduced a new Winemaker Series in partnership with Heidi Barrett. Known as the “First Lady of Wine,” Barrett played a role in the 1992 creation of Screaming Eagle wine, which earned two 100-point scores from wine critics.  In partnership with Gelson’s, she has created a rich, ripe red blend that is a combination […]