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AWG names new CFO
Associated Wholesale Grocers announces that Kelly Kauffman will join as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring.
Moonlight Companies adds to sales team
Moonlight Companies hires Courtney Hernandez for its sales team to support the company’s stone fruit and winter citrus programs.
CPMA names Ag Minister as its 2026 Produce Champion
CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is presented to a Member of Parliament or Senator who has shown exceptional support for...
Green Giant Fresh-Potandon Produce names new CEO
Green Giant Fresh-Potandon Produce LLC appoints Des Hague as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding David Lawrence.
Kroger names EVP and Chief People Officer
Kroger announces Emilee De Martino will serve as its next Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, succeeding retiring Tim...
Starfish names Chief Operating Officer
Starfish, the network behind modern supply chain intelligence for the food industry, announces Natalie Hunter has joined as COO.
UNFI announces executive updates
Matteo Tarditi will become President and COO; Louis Martin will serve as Chief Commercial Officer; and Alfredo Luchini will join...
Pacific Trellis Fruit adds two sales executives
Pacific Trellis Fruit hires two for its Fruit Division sales team: Adam Erceg, based in Philadelphia, PA, and Ty Bamford,...
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet completes leadership transition
Effective July 1, Andrea Montagna will become CEO of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet, and Mayda Sotomayor will continue as a board...
FullTilt Marketing expands with three hires
FullTilt Marketing adds Anna Martinez, Billie Lentz, and Lizzy Voth as the agency continues to expand its team to meet...
The Wendy’s Company names CFO
The Wendy's Company appoints Steve Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23, 2026.
NGA hires leaders in government affairs and finance
The National Grocers Association appoints Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance...
FMI announces staff promotions
FMI's promotion of five staff members to leadership roles spanning SQFI technology and customer service, government relations, and marketing.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits CEO buys back company
Orchardist Neal Carter has regained ownership of Okanagan Specialty Fruits as the company he cofounded marks its 30th anniversary.
Ocean Spray names President and CEO
Ocean Spray Cranberries, the agricultural cooperative owned by roughly 700 family farmers, appoints Abigail Buckwalter as President and CEO.
Associated Wholesale Grocers adds to Board of Directors
AWG announces the election of Joe Polizzi, President and CEO of Town and Country Supermarket, to AWG's Board of Directors.
1939 Group, Inc. names CFO
1939 Group, Inc. promotes Todd Schnuck Jr. to CFO for 1939 Group and its banners Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers, and...
Ahold Delhaize USA names new CEO
Claire Peters will join Ahold Delhaize on September 8 as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, pending shareholder approval later this...
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