United Fresh Produce Association members are invited to log in for a new, complimentary webinar series hosted by United’s Market Segment Boards and Expert Councils. Each month, United’s volunteer leader groups will tackle a new topic on key issues impacting the industry. The first in the webinar series, hosted by the United Fresh Grower-Shipper Board, […]
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NGA Enhances Advocacy Efforts Through New Online Political Action Center
To strengthen and unify the voice of the independent grocer on Capitol Hill, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has officially launched a new Political Action Center. Heading into the 2014 mid-term elections, the NGA Political Action Center will enable independent grocers to connect directly with their federal legislators on a number of platforms, while also […]
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Woodley Promoted To EVP Role At Sheetz
Sheetz VP of Sales and Marketing David Woodley has moved into the EVP spot vacated by Louie Sheetz. Woodley has led the Sheetz sales and marketing department since 2005. The transition became effective Jan. 1 as another part of the company’s planned leadership changes. Louie Sheetz announced his retirement shortly after it was made public […]
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Target’s Investigation Into Breach Continues, Encrypted PIN Data Confirmed Stolen
Target says it continues its investigation into a data breach that compromised approximately 40 million customers’ debit and credit card information. “While we are still in the early stages of this criminal and forensic investigation, we continue to be committed to sharing the facts as they are confirmed,” Target says in a statement posted on […]
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Lykins Oil Donates Nearly $13K To Nature Center Through BP Grant Program
Lykins Oil Cos., through the BP Fueling Communities Program, has donated $12,500 to the Cincinnati Nature Center, a nonprofit nature education organization founded in 1965. It is the largest member-supported nature center in the country, with more than 100,000 visitors each year. Fueling Communities provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP branded […]
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Kroger Names Tuffin SVP Of Retail Divisions
The Kroger Co. has promoted Mark Tuffin to SVP of retail divisions. He succeeds Michael Ellis, who will become Kroger’s president and COO on Jan. 1. Tuffin, 53, has been president of the company’s Smith’s Food and Drug Stores division in Salt Lake City since 2011. He brings more than 32 years of grocery industry […]
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Oregon Cherry Growers Promotes Weeden To EVP, GM And CFO
Grower-owned cooperative Oregon Cherry Growers has promoted Danny Weeden, who has been with the company for nearly 10 years in the role of VP and CFO, to EVP, GM and CFO. In his new position, Weeden will manage operations in addition to finance, IT and supply chain functions for the cooperative, which supplies fresh, maraschino, […]
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Chobani’s Twin Falls Facility Reaches Full Capability Milestone
Chobani’s Twin Falls, Idaho, facility has reached optimal production capability, a significant milestone achieved in less than a year, according to the New York-based yogurt brand. This will serve to support the continued growth and demand for the company’s Greek yogurt, as its sales have increased 32 percent year-to-date and are projected to grow even […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Two Promoted At Ralphs
Kenny Kimball, VP of merchandising for The Kroger Co.’s Ralphs division in Southern California, has been named VP of operations for Ralphs. He replaces Steve McKinney, who recently was promoted to president of Kroger’s Fry’s division in Phoenix, Ariz. With Kimball’s move to operations, Valerie Jabbar, VP of merchandising for Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division, will move […]
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NGA Sells Out Increased Expo Floor
The National Grocers Association (NGA) says the 2014 NGA Show Expo floor, which was increased by 45 percent, has sold out. The 2014 NGA Show will be held Feb. 9-12 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. “Interest shown by our trading partners for the 2014 Expo floor has been tremendous, as evidenced by the […]
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Hershey-Sponsored CocoaLink Program Hits 40K Mark For Registered Farmers In Ghana
The Hershey Co. says that more than 40,000 Ghana cocoa farmers across 1,700 villages have now registered for CocoaLink, a digital exchange network that links farmers to modern farming information that benefits families and the entire farming community. An innovative public and private partnership between the cocoa sector and the Ghana Cocoa Board, CocoaLink is […]
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Chobani Names Golechha To CFO Post
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt brand, has named Dipak Golechha as its CFO. Golechha joins Chobani after 18 years at Procter & Gamble where he held a variety of finance, operational and management positions, including CFO of the global snacks division. He will report directly to Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani’s founder and […]
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Tops Friendly Markets Returns To Local Ownership
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, said today that the previously announced acquisition of Tops Holding II by a group of senior managers of the company led by Tops President and CEO Frank Curci closed on Dec. 1. During the past six years under […]
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PMA’s Former President Dies
Mr. Bob Carey, former president of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), died Friday in Delaware. He was 82. Mr. Carey led PMA from 1958 to 1996, taking it from a near-bankrupt organization with fewer than 100 members focused on produce packaging to a vertically integrated association of thousands focused on marketing. His vision of bringing […]
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Foulkes Appointed President Of CVS/Pharmacy
CVS Caremark has named Helena B. Foulkes as president of CVS/pharmacy, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Foulkes, 49, most recently served as the company’s chief health care strategy and marketing officer responsible for corporate strategy and enterprise marketing, government relations and communications. Throughout her more than 20-year tenure with the company, Foulkes has held numerous leadership […]
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New Walmart CEO Takes The Helm In February
Walmart Stores Inc.’s board of directors has elected company veteran Doug McMillon, 47, to succeed Mike Duke, 63, as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. McMillon also was elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. McMillon currently serves as president and CEO of Walmart International—a segment of Walmart’s overall operations with more than […]
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WAFC Elects Two New Board Members
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected two new members to its board of directors: Ann Reed and Mike Servold. Reed is VP of merchandising for The Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Stores Division, based in Portland. She is responsible for merchandising for 132 stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington that employ more […]
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Pilot Flying J Celebrates 55th Year In Business
Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America, marked a big anniversary this week. The Knoxville, Tenn.-based company recognized its 55th year in business on Wednesday. The Pilot journey began in 1958 when James A. “Jim” Haslam II opened the first Pilot in Gate City, Va.—Pilot Store No. […]
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FPFC To Auction Off Retailers For Charity
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) will be auctioning opportunities during its Dec. 4 holiday luncheon to meet retailers for lunch, dinner or golf. Caterina’s Club, an Orange County-based organization that provides meals for homeless children, will be the beneficiary of the auction. Confirmed are Miguel Garcia and Brian Balladares of Ralphs Grocery Co.; […]