J&J Snack Foods Corp. says that Robert M. Radano, SVP and chief operating officer, will be retiring effective March 31. Radano will remain with the company for the remainder of the 2021 fiscal year. The company has begun a search for a new COO. “The company is thoroughly indebted and grateful to Bob for his […]
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Organic Valley Appoints Female Leaders To New VP Roles
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has promoted three senior leaders: Kate Campbell, VP of business insights and data science; Jaclyn Cardin, VP of integrated brand marketing; and Jennifer Lilla, VP of accounting and financial reporting. Organic Valley is the nation’s largest organic, farmer-owned cooperative and one of the world’s largest organic consumer brands. “These individuals have proven themselves as exceptional leaders who are deeply committed to our […]
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ePac Flexible Packaging Continues Explosive Growth
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging saw its growth explode in 2020 over the prior year, doubling in both sales volume and employees. The company expanded its digital printing capacity by 35 percent, along with additional laminating and pouch making assets. The added capacity was spread across existing and new U.S. locations, as well as international […]
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Cardenas Markets Foundation Accepting Applications For Scholarship
The Cardenas Markets Foundation continues its commitment to supporting the communities it serves by providing $120,000 in scholarship funds to students in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates. In sum, 60 scholarships totaling $2,000 each will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year. Recipients will be selected based on their academic qualifications, financial need, leadership […]
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FMI Looks Forward To Working With New Congress
FMI – The Food Industry Association is pleased that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are finalizing their Congressional Committees and will soon begin work as the country’s 117th Congress. Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, offered the following statement on working with the New Congress, the Biden administration and executive branch leadership teams: “Whether it’s during a natural […]
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The Superior Foundation Focuses On Art Education For Children
Also supports various causes in community, offers scholarship opportunities to employees Interviews with members of the company’s leadership team were conducted by Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves and compiled by Shelby’s Mary Margaret Stewart. Something near and dear to the hearts of Mimi and Marie Song is the Superior Foundation, which was founded 20 years ago as the […]
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After Four Decades, Superior Shines As Example Of The American Dream
Immigrant-led company ‘ready to go forward faster’ Interviews with members of the company’s leadership team were conducted by Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves and compiled by Shelby’s Mary Margaret Stewart. With 47 stores and plans for many more, Superior Grocers is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021. And what’s kept the company successful is its core values – integrity, […]
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Superior Grocers’ Management Amazed By Leader’s Work Attitude, Energy
Admire humble approach, persistence and emphasis on teamwork throughout business Mimi Song, a Korean immigrant, founded Hispanic specialty grocery store Superior Grocers with her sister, Marie, in the early 1980s. Strong-willed and determined to achieve the American Dream, Song found great success. This year, the company is celebrating 40 years in the business – with no plans to slow […]