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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.

2 months ago 4 minute read

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...

2 months ago 2 minute read

FMI announces staff promotions

FMI's promotion of five staff members to leadership roles spanning SQFI technology and customer service, government relations, and marketing.

2 months ago 4 minute read

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.

2 months ago 6 minute read

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.

2 months ago 3 minute read

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.

2 months ago 3 minute read

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...

2 months ago 5 minute read

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...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Bridges Produce adds to sales team

Bridges Produce welcomes produce veteran Nathan Johnson to its sales team, as he brings over 24 years of organic produce...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers Farms names VP of Harvesting with promotion

Church Brothers Farms promotes Chuck Clunn to Vice President of Harvesting, recognizing his decades of leadership in harvesting operations.

2 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA names Vice President, Food Safety & Quality

IFPA announces that Christina Ferreira, Ph.D., will join the organization as Vice President, Food Safety & Quality on June 15,...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Creekside Organics names new Sales Director

Creekside Organics announces that Marissa Dake has joined the company as Sales Director, bringing more than a decade of produce...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Grocery Outlet appoints two officers

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. appoints Paul Miller as EVP, Chief Purchasing and Merchandising Officer, and Ian Ferry as EVP and...

2 months ago 6 minute read

Oppy names new director of marketing as longtime leader to retire

Vice President of Marketing Karin Gardner is retiring June 30, passing the torch to newly appointed Director of Marketing Kelsey...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Westfalia Fruit appoints president, North America

Westfalia Fruit appoints Tommy Padilla as President, North America. Padilla joined the business on June 1.

2 months ago 5 minute read

California Giant Berry Farms expands sales staff, names VP of Sales and Marketing

California Giant Berry Farms announced a major investment in its commercial leadership with the return of industry veteran Tom Smith.

3 months ago 3 minute read

FMI names VP of Fresh Foods

FMI appoints David Haaf as vice president of Fresh Foods, bringing more than 30 years of experience in retail, foodservice,...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Hub Group announces leadership changes

Todd Heeter has been appointed CFO and Treasurer on an interim basis, bringing over 30 years of experience in finance...

3 months ago 5 minute read
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