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Tony Sarsam Named CEO at SpartanNash

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 14, 2020

The former CEO of Borden Dairy and longtime Pepsi and Nestle executive will succeed interim CEO Dennis Eidson, completing a yearlong search for the Michigan-based retailer and distributor.

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UNFI Names Guillaume Bagal as VP, Diversity and Inclusion

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 09, 2020

In a newly created role, the insurance industry veteran will work to promote equality and fight systemic racism in the workplace, the wholesaler and distributor said.

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SpartanNash CEO Assesses the Post-COVID World

By Jon Springer on Aug. 13, 2020

Dennis Eidson eyes rebuilding sales in deli and a long-term food-at-home shift while assessing quarterly sales gains weighed down by military unit.

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UNFI Settles Fort Wayne Teamsters Strike

By Jennifer Strailey on Aug. 03, 2020

Agreement with the leadership of Teamsters Local 414 in Fort Wayne, Ind., ends the recent strike and nearly a year of new contract negotiations.

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UNFI Condemns Sudden Teamsters Strike in Fort Wayne

By Jon Springer on Jul. 23, 2020

The walkout, which the distributor calls "counterproductive" and "illegal," was sparked by the dismissal of a longtime employee, the union says, and comes amid an impasse in talks on a new contract.

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AWG’s Stephanie Becker Honored With NGA’s Spirit of America Award

By WGB Staff on Jul. 15, 2020

The award recognizes her commitment to the independent grocery industry.

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UNFI, National Co+Op Announce Expanded Supply Agreement

By WGB Staff on Jun. 29, 2020

The deal continues natural food distribution, and adds private brands and new services for 200 U.S. food co-ops.

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Karen Hung Joins KeHE Board of Directors

By WGB Staff on Jun. 18, 2020

The CEO of Silver Rock Consulting has “extensive knowledge in business development and transformational leadership,” KeHE President and CEO Brandon Barnholt says.

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UNFI Pulls Cub Off the Block

By Jon Springer on Jun. 11, 2020

Growing sales and a slower dealmaking prompts the distrubutor to hold onto retail—for now.

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Health Is Top Priority for Independent Farmers and Ranchers Keeping Food on Shelves

Sponsored content from our partner Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. on Jun. 05, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains across markets, few more visibly than the food industry.

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