FiveStar Gourmet Foods adds to leadership

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (July 24, 2025) – FiveStar Gourmet Foods BB #:287188, home of Simply Fresh, the leader in fresh, innovative meal solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Johnny Hughes as President of SF-360, the company’s groundbreaking omnichannel platform focused on delivering fresh food solutions across retail, foodservice, sports and entertainment, transportation, hospitality, and quick-service restaurant (QSR) channels.

In addition to his executive role, Hughes will also serve on the FiveStar Board of Directors, helping shape the company’s long-term strategic vision.

Hughes brings 30 years of experience from his executive tenure at Tyson Foods, where he held leadership roles across various divisions. He successfully led Tyson’s Government business and managed the company’s global partnership with McDonald’s, one of the world’s largest and most complex foodservice accounts. Hughes was later promoted to oversee Tyson’s entire Foodservice division, leading national strategy, innovation, and growth across commercial, non-commercial, and institutional sectors.

“Johnny’s experience at Tyson, building and leading some of the most strategically important business units, makes him especially suited to advance our vision for SF-360,” said Tal Shoshan, CEO of FiveStar Gourmet Foods. “His talent for expanding high-impact food platforms across multiple channels aligns with our goal to position and reinforce Simply Fresh as the most trusted and accessible fresh food brand in America.”

Hughes’ addition coincides with the recent opening of FiveStar’s state-of-the-art facility in Southern California. The flagship location is a new hub for innovation, production, and nationwide distribution of SF-360’s fresh food solutions.

As President of SF-360, Hughes will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s rapidly growing vertical, including branded fresh kiosks, smart vending, foodservice distribution, institutional partnerships, and Simply Fresh Kitchen—a new concept for health-focused quick-service restaurants. He will also oversee licensing and partnership initiatives to ensure cohesive execution across FiveStar’s nationwide footprint.

“FiveStar and Simply Fresh have earned their reputation by putting quality and convenience first,” said Johnny Hughes. “What’s next is reimagining how and where people access fresh food, whether through technology, partnerships, or entirely new formats. SF-360 is uniquely positioned to lead that shift, and I’m here to help accelerate what’s working and push what’s possible.”

To learn more about FiveStar Gourmet Foods and Simply Fresh, visit https://www.fivestargourmetfoods.com/.

About FiveStar Gourmet Foods
FiveStar Gourmet Foods, home of the Simply Fresh brand, is the leader in fresh, innovative meal solutions. With culinary creativity and uncompromising food safety standards, FiveStar delivers premium salads, meals, snacks, and fresh food experiences through its Simply Fresh branded and private label offerings. With facilities on both coasts and a relentless focus on quality, FiveStar continues to redefine freshness in retail, foodservice, and beyond.