Chicago, Illinois-based Conagra Brands Inc. has appointed Scott Ostfeld, 42, to its board of directors, effective Feb. 16. He will also join the Human Resources Committee of the board. Ostfeld is a partner of JANA Partners LLC, which has been a long-term investor in Conagra Brands. “We are pleased to welcome Scott to the Conagra Brands board […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Retail Grocers Association Of Greater Kansas City Honors NGA’s Ferrara
Each year at their annual holiday event, current and past board members of the Retail Grocers Association of Greater Kansas City (RGA) and Kansas City Food Dealers Association (KFDA) honor someone who has provided service to RGA’s members. This year, RGA President and CEO Jon McCormick presented National Grocers Association (NGA) EVP Greg Ferrara the […]
Posted inGrocery News, Executive News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Suppliers
Stacy Leaving Dr. Bronner’s To Join Indigo Wild
Mike Stacy, VP of global sales at Vista, California-based Dr. Bronner’s, a family-owned maker of the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America, is resigning to become chief sales officer at Indigo Wild, a plant-based company and creator of Zum products. His last day at Dr. Bronner’s is Feb. 1. The Dr. Bronner’s executive […]
Posted inGrocery News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers
Braxton Brewing And Graeter’s Relaunch Ice Cream-Inspired Stout
Covington, Kentucky-based Braxton Brewing Co., with some help from Graeter’s Ice Cream, is relaunching Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout, inspired by one of Graeter’s oldest traditional flavors, Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. With Graeter’s exclusive black raspberry puree, Braxton Brewing Co. offers beer drinkers a dark brew with notes of roasted barley and a creamy […]
Posted inDairy News, Bonus Content, Executive News, Grocery News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Shelby Signature Content
An Interview With Topco’s Liebich About Leadership
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group this month introduce a new column series called “Emerging Leaders” that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this first installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Jamie Liebich, dairy category director for Topco. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Jamie, congratulations […]
Posted inGrocery News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Chris Ross Named VP Of Operations At Chicago Meat Authority
Chicago Meat Authority has named Chris Ross VP of operations at the privately held boning and portion control operations located in the historic Chicago stockyards. “I am excited to be at CMA and responsible for everything within the four walls of our two plants. That includes the physical plant, warehouse, full production process, technical assurance […]
Posted inDeli News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers
Weight Watchers Debuts Quick-Prep Meals At Hy-Vee
WW (Weight Watchers reimagined) this week introduced new WW Fresh quick-prep meals currently rolling out at more than 200 Hy-Vee grocery store locations across the Midwest. The new line of meals are nutritionist-approved and ready to eat in 10 minutes or less. “People are looking for nutritious meals that they can put together quickly at home, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Industry, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Merchandising News, Midwest
Gladson Acquires ItemMaster To Expand Its Product Database And Retailer Reach
Gladson, a Chicago-based portfolio company of The Jordan Co. and Wicks Capital Partners, has acquired ItemMaster, a product content management company also based in Chicago. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The addition of ItemMaster further expands Gladson’s ability to provide accurate product data to an expanded network of market participants through its […]