Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has appointed Scott Aakre as SVP of brand fuel. Aakre’s appointment follows the company’s announcement of an operating model evolution that includes a new retail segment, powered by a brand fuel center of excellence. Brand Fuel will be the hub for innovation, consumer and shopper insights, brand diagnostics and supporting technology […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Horvath As Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has named Erin Horvath as chief supply chain transformation officer, a new role that will help build its transformation agenda and future capabilities, drive value creation for shareholders and create an improving experience for customers and suppliers. Horvath assumes the role on Oct. 17 and will report to Sandy Douglas, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Hormel Foods Names Larson As SVP, Human Resources
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Co. has promoted Katie Larson as SVP of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods employs more than 20,000 employees around the globe and has been recognized as a […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Concludes 2022 Events With Natural Winter Show
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has completed its 2022 schedule of events wrapping up its Natural Winter show Oct. 5 in Las Vegas. Throughout the two-day event more than 2,000 UNFI customer attendees connected with suppliers offering an assortment across grocery, fresh, organic and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services offerings, which […]
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KeHE Distributors Opens Largest Warehouse In Dallas, TX
KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center Oct. 5 in Dallas. The facility is the company’s largest to date, totaling nearly one million square feet. City officials and KeHE executives gathered at the new location for the celebration. The event kicked off with a ribbon cutting and included a photo booth, local cuisine, speeches […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Expands Northeast Distribution Center Network
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has opened a 125,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution center in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The facility will expand the company’s overall capacity and ability to deliver a selection of products to support customer growth across the northeast. The addition of the Londonderry facility will help UNFI expand its refrigerated capacity, relieving pressure at […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Goya Foods Distributes Food To Hurricane Victims In Florida
Goya Foods is helping first responders and volunteers to deliver much needed aid to the victims of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. “Giving back to the communities we serve has always been a top priority for La Gran Familia Goya,” said Bob Unanue, CEO. The company has sent more than 80,000 pounds of non-perishable food to be […]