The Snack Food Association (SFA) has named Tom Dempsey, former president of UTZ Quality Foods, as its CEO, effective July 1. Jim McCarthy, SFA’s president and CEO since 1999, will continue as president with a focus of enhancing SFA’s presence in federal, state and international arenas. Dempsey’s focus will be to help increase SFA’s value […]
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Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
ROFDA Adopts Food Safety Solution From ReposiTrak
The Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA), the largest cooperative of independent food wholesalers, is adopting the use of track and trace technology from ReposiTrak, a solution provider backed by international food safety consultants Leavitt Partners and retail technology experts Park City Group. The ReposiTrak system, which includes Document Management and Track & Trace, […]
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New CEO Named At Kettle Cuisine As Founder Transitions To Board Chair
Kettle Cuisine, a market leader in premium quality, all-natural soups for foodservice and grocery operators, says that Joe Rainert will take on the role of CEO of the Chelsea, Mass.-based company. Jerry Shafir, who founded Kettle Cuisine 27 years ago, will transition from CEO to chairman of the board of directors and continue to help […]
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GMA’s Lynch Joins NGA As VP Of Industry Relations
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Brian P. Lynch as VP of industry relations, effective June 3. Lynch will be responsible for NGA’s efforts related to collaboration with associate members, coalitions, third-party partnerships and trading partners. He also will have primary responsibility for managing the NGA Trading Partner Advisory Council. His hire underscores the […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Osco Pharmacists Negotiations Enter Federal Mediation
After seven bargaining sessions over several weeks, contract negotiations for 500 Osco pharmacists have entered federal mediation. The last meeting between Teamsters Local 727 and Osco management Monday went long into the night before the decision to bring in a federal mediator was made. The Teamsters Union has represented Chicago-area Osco pharmacists for more than […]
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Rose Appointed New President Of Marketing Services At Crossmark
Crossmark, a leading sales and marketing services company, has appointed Jim Rose as president of marketing services. Crossmark CEO Joe Crafton previously led this growth area. As the largest in-store marketing services company in North America, the addition of Rose to the leadership team at Crossmark is a significant move that bolsters the company’s strong […]
Posted in, National, West
WAFC Names 2013-14 Board Leadership
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has named its 2013-2014 officers and board of directors, elected during last month’s 92nd Annual WAFC Convention in Palm Desert, Calif. The 2013-14 officers are: • President and chairman: Steve Junqueiro, Save Mart Supermarkets; • VP: Sue Klug, Unified Grocers; • Secretary: Rick Rayford, Brookshire Grocery Co.; • […]
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Ready Pac’s President/CEO Retiring, Successor Named
Michael Solomon, president and CEO of Ready Pac Foods Inc., has announced his retirement from Ready Pac. Solomon has been with Ready Pac since 2006 and has been president and CEO since 2008. He has led the company through several years of record performance. “I have decided that now since I have a strong senior […]
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Kroger Tops FMI Future Connect Attendance With 200 Associates
The Kroger Co. dominated the Food Marketing Institute’s Future Connect conference when it came to attendance. The Cincinnati-based grocery giant had 230 associates attend the event, held earlier this week in Orlando. Rodney McMullen, Kroger president and COO, told The Shelby Report at the conference that Future Connect allows associates to “get exposure to the […]
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PepsiCo’s Carey Ignites The Front Line To Drive Results
Though he’s trained in micromanagement, Al Carey, CEO of PepsiCo, says that isn’t how he gets great results from employees. He shared his philosophy with the attendees of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) 92nd Annual Convention, held last month in Palm Desert, Calif. “I believe the most important person in the entire organization […]
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Simmons Elected CEO Of McIlhenny Co.
Anthony “Tony” Simmons has been elected CEO of McIlhenny Co., maker of Tabasco brand products. He also will serve as interim chairman of the board until an independent chairman is selected. A great-great-grandson of Edmund McIlhenny, the creator of Tabasco sauce, Simmons is a member of the fifth generation of the McIlhenny family involved in […]
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FMI Appoints 2013 Board Officers
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) this week recommended its 2013-2014 slate of officers at its board of directors meeting, concurrent with its professional development conference, Future Connect. The officers represent a path forward in light of FMI’s strategic planning efforts, which set the course for FMI over the next three to five years, the organization […]
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SoupMan Names Johnny Rockets Exec As New CEO, Plans To Expand Brand
Soupman Inc., the parent company of soup brand Original SoupMan, has appointed Lloyd Sugarman to the position of CEO. Sugarman, who brings a wealth of retail merchandising, restaurant operations and franchising experience, will focus on the expansion of the company’s award-winning soups into the $6 billion annual retail soup category following the recent launch of […]
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StarKist Board Appoints Lee As President, CEO
StarKist Co., a subsidiary of Dongwon Industries, has named Sam Hwi Lee as president and CEO of StarKist. Lee, a StarKist board of directors member since 2008, became the interim president of StarKist on Nov. 1, 2012, following the resignation of In-Soo Cho. He officially was appointed president and CEO last week during a StarKist […]
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Lund Joins NEW As National Development Manager
Reagan Lund has joined the Network of Executive Women (NEW) in the new role of national development manager. NEW is the consumer products and retail industry’s largest women’s leadership community, with more than 7,000 members in 19 regions across the U.S. and Canada. Lund will be key to supporting the organization’s growing roster of sponsors, […]
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Lipari Foods Hosts Biggest Show In Its 50-Year History
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Lipari Foods hosted a bigger-than-ever show on April 24 in Novi, Mich. Jim Lipari started the business in 1963 selling barbecue sauce out of the back of his station wagon. Today, Lipari Foods is a $500 million company. “This is a milestone,” Thom Lipari, president and CEO, told The […]
Posted in, Southeast, Suppliers
Perrone & Sons’ Randy Perrone Dies At Age 30
Randall (Randy) Willliam Perrone of Louisiana’s Perrone & Sons Inc. died Feb. 27 at age 30. According to his brother, Russell, Perrone passed away following complications from surgery for a pineal brain tumor. Perrone was diagnosed with the tumor Jan. 13. “The prognosis was a great one, with confidence from the doctors that he would […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southeast
Publix Adds Knopik To Board Of Directors
During its annual stockholders’ meeting this week, Publix Super Markets elected Steve Knopik to its board of directors. “We are pleased to have Steve join the Publix board,” said Publix Board Chair Charlie Jenkins Jr. “His strong retail and financial background and commitment to the community will make him a strong addition to our board.” […]
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City Of Hope’s ‘Angels’ Host Another Successful Fashion Show
The City of Hope’s Angels of the Southern California Food Industries Circle hosted its annual fashion show earlier this month, raising $250,000 from key industry sponsors alone. Those title sponsors for the “100 Years of Hope” fashion show and luncheon included PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, QTG-Quaker Tropicana Gatorade, Nestle Purina PetCare and Unilever. Actor and entertainer Florence […]
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Gorny To Join PMA’s Science And Technology Team
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has named Dr. Jim Gorny to the newly created position of VP of food safety and technology, starting May 1. In his role, Gorny will strengthen PMA’s initiatives to build member value in the areas of science and technology, including food safety research, biotechnology, agricultural innovations, process and packaging technology and […]