Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has launched a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, the company will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international. “Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with […]
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WAFC Names Posey As Chief Operating Officer
The Western Association of Food Chains has named Patrick “Pat” Posey to succeed Carole Christianson as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1. While retiring from the day-to-day operations of the WAFC, Christianson will be retained in an advisory role to ensure a smooth and transparent transition. Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, heralded the news. “Pat […]
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AWG Partners With DoorDash To Offer On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Kansas City, Kansas-based AWG has entered into a partnership agreement with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent grocers through the DoorDash marketplace app and website. Grocers can use the DoorDash platform to build an e-commerce offering that meets the needs of their local community base, extending to areas where they may not have […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Three Team Members
At the annual member meeting of Allegiance Retail Services held in June at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey, John T. Derderian, president and COO, announced three leadership team promotions. Samer Rahman, VP of perishables, was promoted to VP of center store. In this role, he will provide stores with support in […]
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Kimberly Clark Appoints Hicks As Chief Digital, Technology Officer
Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Zack Hicks as chief digital and technology officer. He is a member of the company’s executive leadership team. This role reflects Kimberly-Clark’s focus on digital technology in building brands and creating differentiated capability for the company. Hicks joins the company after 26 years of leadership at Toyota Motors North America and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Hosts Expo For Independent Grocery Customers
SpartanNash hosted more than 1,500 food and grocery suppliers and independent retail customers July 25-28 for the 2022 Fall Expo at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The “Delivering Seasonal Values” themed event created a platform for independent grocery customers, CPG-brand representatives and SpartanNash leaders to share upcoming trends; discuss critical industry topics […]
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Goya Foods Expands Facility To Combat Global Food Crisis
Goya Foods celebrated the expansion of its facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois, where it has been operating for more than half a century. The facility, Goya Chicago, has become the company’s latest expansion project during a time of high inflation rates where supply chain concerns have impacted the way consumers acquire everyday goods and food. This […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Home Chef Opens Production Center In Douglasville, GA
Home Chef is expanding its southeast footprint with a 181,000-square-foot facility in Douglasville, Georgia, allowing for more capacity and increased efficiencies. The production operation will provide more space and opportunities to better serve the company’s growing customer base. The new production center is Home Chef’s first single-tenant facility and will be equipped with features, such as upgraded […]