Longtime Hy-Vee executive Jay Marshall has been elevated to the position of vice chairman for the grocery chain, the latest step in his 38-year career with Hy-Vee. In this role, Marshall with serve as vice chairman of Hy-Vee, while also continuing to oversee the operations of Hy-Vee’s supply chain and subsidiaries. Marshall will assist Hy-Vee […]
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Beer Institute Appoints Senior Director Of Health Policy, Regulatory Affairs
The Beer Institute—a national trade association representing brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers—named Bill Young as senior director of health policy and regulatory affairs, bringing more than 25 years of experience working in the beer industry to the Beer Institute team. “I’m blessed to have this opportunity to continue my career with the Beer Institute. […]
Ben & Jerry’s Stops Calling Cows ‘Happy’ On Packaging After Lawsuit
On Jan. 16, Organic Consumers Association (OCA) issued the following statement upon learning that Ben & Jerry’s will no longer claim on product packaging that its ice cream comes from “happy cows:” “The removal of misleading ‘happy cow’ claims is a victory for consumers and an indication that Ben & Jerry’s can’t back up those […]
People To Watch: Tiffany Crandell, Mars Wrigley Territory Sales Manager
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series entitled People to Watch to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Tiffany Crandell, territory sales manager, Mars Wrigley Confectionery. Tell me a little bit about you […]
Joffer Beverage Co. Rolls Out Jelly Belly Sparkling Water
In a new licensing agreement, Joffer Beverage Co. is bringing the flavors of Jelly Belly jelly bean candies to flavored sparkling water. The launch will include eight varieties: French Vanilla, Lemon Lime, Orange Sherbet, Piña Colada, Pink Grapefruit, Tangerine, Very Cherry and Watermelon. Each flavor has two ingredients: carbonated water and natural flavors with no […]
Mata’s Fruit Store To Offer Customers Online Shopping With Local Express
Mata’s Fruit Store in El Paso, Texas, plans to open its first digital store in early 2020, deploying online shopping technology from Local Express. Owned and operated by the Mata family since 1955, Mata’s Fruit Store has expanded several times over the years and offers a large selection of fruits and vegetables, a full-service meat […]
Kroger Promotes New Leaders In Central And Dillons Divisions
The Kroger Co. has promoted two members of its leadership team in the wake of the upcoming retirement of Pam Matthews, president of the Central division. Colleen Juergensen, currently president of the Dillons division, has been promoted to president of the Central division, and Steve Dreher, currently VP of the Dillons division, has been promoted […]
FMI Rebrands Itself As The Food Industry Association
FMI has launched a renewed brand identity as FMI – The Food Industry Association, reflecting its strategy to more broadly represent the food marketplace and embrace a more interconnected supply chain. FMI, which was formerly the Food Marketing Institute, recently expanded its membership. “FMI provides the most productive forum for connecting and holding constructive dialogue […]
