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Wholesalers & Distributors

Strategies and insights on supply chain, logistics, workforce, and more.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI Names New Supply Chain Chief

Jim Gehr comes on board as chief supply chain officer, succeeding Paul Green who has moved on to president of fresh.

Wholesalers & Distributors

USDA to Buy $100M Per Month in Fresh Produce

The government agency’s new Buy Fresh program will purchase fresh products from regional and local distributors.

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UNFI Names Jack Clare New Chief Information Officer

By WGB Staff on Mar. 24, 2020

The longtime food technology executive and U.S. Air Force veteran fills role of Eric Dorne, who was promoted chief operating officer.

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Foodservice Industry Partnering With Grocers

By Kat Martin on Mar. 23, 2020

Foodservice distributors such as Sysco and US Foods are turning to supplying grocery stores, and app-based delivery service Waitr has shifted to grocery delivery.

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Services Planned for Longtime Butterball, National Turkey Federation Leader Kerry Doughty

By WGB Staff on Mar. 19, 2020

The former Butterball CEO is remembered as a hardworking, open-minded and compassionate food executive.

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UNFI Says Coronavirus Sparking Double-Digit Volumes

By Jon Springer on Mar. 11, 2020

The distributor is working hard to meet demand, but suppliers are still catching up, CEO says in second-quarter financial update.

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SpartanNash Promotes Retail 'Visionary' Thomas Swanson to EVP

By WGB Staff on Mar. 11, 2020

The Midwest distributor lauds executive's energy and passion in Martin's integration and strengthening retail comps.

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Q4 Results Signal 'Comprehensive' Turn for SpartanNash

By Kat Martin on Feb. 21, 2020

Despite a difficult year, the wholesaler marked its 15th consecutive quarter of growth, and its interim CEO believes the momentum, including stronger retail sales, is here to stay.

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Northwest Grocers Selects KeHE as Its Natural-Organic Distributor

By WGB Staff on Feb. 18, 2020

The four-year deal encompasses the more than 90 independent grocers who are members of the organization.

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Emile Breaux to Head Realigned AWG Real Estate Team

By WGB Staff on Feb. 11, 2020

The veteran cooperative executive will lead development and market research strategies in addition to his supply chain operations role.

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