CATHERINE MAGISTRELLI VICE PRESIDENT OF DAIRY-DELI & FROZEN, WAKEFERN FOOD CORP. Magistrelli has held several roles in Wakefern’s dairy/deli/frozen division for half of her 21 years
JUNEA ROCHA CO-FOUNDER AND CMO, BRAZI BITES As co-founder of Brazi Bites, one of the most successful food brands ever to emerge from Shark Tank,
TAMMY DEBOER PRESIDENT, HARRIS TEETER When asked about the importance of having women in leadership positions, DeBoer says that she doesn’t consider herself as a
SEASON CHAVEZ PRESIDENT, WISECHOICE FOODS Although she’s been president of Wise- Choice Foods for more than four years, Chavez has encountered plenty of obstacles on
ANGELA ROSENQUIST CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER & DIRECTOR AT INNOVASIAN CUISINE After 20 years in the frozen/refrigerated foods industry, Rosenquist reports “having more fun than
Since 2020, retailers have had their hands full keeping shelves stocked, stores fully staffed and groceries affordable for consumers hit hard by inflation, leaving little
Trader Joe’s combines the value of a limited assortment store with the quality and customer service of a specialty grocer. And shoppers can’t get enough.
Finding your niche in the hyper-competitive supermarket business can be a challenge. Just ask the folks at Winn-Dixie. Owned by Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeastern Grocers,
Nearly 80 million U.S. households buy plant-based products, and the vast majority aren’t vegan, vegetarian — or even flexitarian. But knowing who are they and
Runaway inflation is driving more consumers to the dollar channel for groceries. But an expanded assortment of frozen and refrigerated products — including some surprisingly
The department wasn’t a focus pre-pandemic, but double-digit gains have made it a priority for the Hispanic-centered chain. Although more acculturated Hispanic consumers use
For more than two years, COVID-19 has been a nightmare from which retailers and manufacturers thought they might never awaken. But just as the industry
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