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12.31.2012	Both William Stein and Chistropher Hobson have been with Core-Mark for well over a decade.
12.20.2012	Peter D. Holt takes on the role of President and CEO after serving as the company's Chief Operating Officer.
12.20.2012	Schieffelin's extensive fundraising experience made her the perfect candidate for the foundation.
12.20.2012	The addition of Friedman and Ellish completes Buffets, Inc. board following its emergence from bankruptcy.
12.20.2012	Abt joins Huddle House from Arby's Restaurant Group.
12.18.2012	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters board of directors announced it was deepening its bench by changing the board's chairman and welcoming the former CEO of Kellogg Company to its ranks.
12.17.2012	Canals joins Ciao Bella following his tenure as president of Boston-based UNREAL Brands.
12.14.2012	Gust started his career with Fred Meyer as a parcel clerk in 1970 and before his promotion was Senior Vice President of Operations.
12.13.2012	Naming Mike Adams to its new oversight board is just one step Barista's has taken to secure the assets of Tully's.
12.11.2012	As VP of National Accounts, Donde will be representing the company's Icelandic Seafood, FPI and Viking foodservice brands.
12.11.2012	Based out of Heineken USA's Chicago offices, Garcia will be responsible for setting objectives for the company's Central Region.
12.10.2012	Iverson will be replacing Richard Bermingham as Chair of the Audit Committee.
12.10.2012	Judge will be replacing John Cooper who is retiring after 23 years with Bloomin' Brands.
12.7.2012	CHS has a 17 member board which meets annually to reorganize and bring in new leadership.
12.6.2012	Ferrier joins the Bunge board with deep experience in agricultural exports.
12.6.2012	Dunkin' Brands names Maryanne Knott, Susan Scherer, Weldon Spangler and Jesse Schlueter to key positions.
12.4.2012	Chiquita says Brian W. Kocher's background makes him uniquely qualified for the new Chief Operating Officer position.
12.4.2012	Ohio, Virginia, and Florida are the focus for Cooper's Hawk Winery planned growth.
12.3.2012	The retirement of Sanjay Khosla from Mondelez was stimulus to reorganize the structure of the company that recently spun-off its Kraft grocery business.
12.3.2012	DeBoer's promotion to Senior Vice President of Food was earned by a proven track record in the food industry.
12.3.2012	In his role with Diamond Foods, Colo is being tasked with identifying cost savings in procurement, operations and logistics.
11.29.2012	Wahba has been with Farmer Bros. since 2010.
11.29.2012	Elliott has over a decade of experience in retail and distribution including nearly ten years at 7-Eleven.
11.28.2012	Wesolowski joins Crumbs Bake Shop with a long history in retail operations.
11.28.2012	Lisa Klinger announced her resignation as EVP and CFO for The Fresh Market.
11.28.2012	Dixon will join Ignite Restaurant Group with a dozen years on food service related accounting.
11.27.2012	Working with employees to engage in strategic hospitality will be part of Roy Arnold's role with Centerplate.
11.27.2012	Matt Munn is selected to lead the New York division of Southern Wine & Spirits while Ian Staller replaces Munn in Nevada.
11.27.2012	Aiken joins Feeding America with a deep background in the food industry.
11.27.2012	Esposito joins HoneyBaked from The Home Depot.
11.26.2012	Lucio joins Blaze Pizza with over twenty years of corporate real estate experience.
11.26.2012	Hurley heads to California to expand the west coast market for the Company's specialty confections and fine foods.
11.21.2012	Nestle management changes, which start to take affect on March 1 include a new Deputy Executive VP for Human Resources.
11.21.2012	Golden was named CEO after UFood Grill founder George Naddaff resigned and Charlie Cocotas, COO for the Company resigned.
11.20.2012	Brian Kelly joins GMCR as President & CEO replacing Lawrence J. Blanford.
11.19.2012	James "JJ" Buettgen will assume the position of President and CEO of Ruby Tuesday on December 1, 2012.
11.19.2012	Oyler has been with Papa John's for more than thirteen years and has held a number of positions including leading the Human Resources department.
11.19.2012	Brown-Forman promotes Jane Morreau to Chief Production Officer naming Brian Fitzgerald as her replacement.
11.19.2012	Fletcher has been with Zaxby's Franchising since 2003.
11.16.2012	Lang was nominated by coworkers and peers within the legal community but outside of Whole Foods Market for the award.
11.16.2012	Looney joined Buffets, Inc. in October with over a decade in marketing research and analysis experience.
11.16.2012	This is Vernon's second promotion since joining Wingstop in October, 2010.
11.16.2012	Cavanagh is the co-CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Company's Corporate and Investment Bank.
11.15.2012	Publix announces six promotions across their human resources, information technology and retail operations departments.
11.15.2012	Brown is currently serving as President and CEO of Nestle Canada.
11.15.2012	Stratton has been with McDonald's for over forty years starting as a crew member in Detroit.
11.14.2012	Moison has been with Colgate-Palmolive since 1978.
11.14.2012	Steve Cole, who has been selected to lead the Missouri and Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association was the owner of Kansas City's Cafe Allegro.
11.14.2012	Mr. Tos joins the Company's Board as a long-time Diamond walnut grower and former member of the Board of Diamond Walnut Growers, Inc.
11.14.2012	Before joining PepsiCo, Hoffman served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States Joe Biden and Deputy Assistant to the President.
11.13.2012	Corley joins Eat Here Brands other restaurateurs including Mike Stack, Bill Latham, Ned Lidvall and Al Roberts.
11.13.2012	Gamble has spent her career at Zaxby's starting in 1996 as a cashier and holding a number of positions of increasing responsibility.
11.13.2012	Carcara joins Del Frisco's from Season's 52, one of the restaurant concepts within Darden's Specialty Restaurant Group.
11.12.2012	Burwick joins Peet's Coffee & Tea with twenty years of beverage and retail experience.
11.9.2012	Alexander joins the board of American Restaurant Concepts after influencing an investment from Blue Victory Holdings.
11.8.2012	Roberts has been with the Brinker International organization in various roles since 2005.
11.5.2012	Carolyne Candady will lead the growth of Blaze Pizza franchise business which plans to develop over 15 locations in Southern California by the end of 2013.
11.5.2012	P.J. Evans moves to Bar Louie with franchise development experience at Panera Bread, Noodles & Company and most recently, Go Roma.
11.5.2012	In addition to her new role as President of the NJRA, Marilou Halvorsen is currently a board member of the NJ Travel Industry Association and Jersey Shore Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
11.2.2012	Rial, who is stepping down from his CFO position, has been with Cargill since 2004.
11.2.2012	In addition to announcing the 2013 leadership change, the company has created a new family council position to represent th Sheetz family shareholders in company related issues.
11.1.2012	Before joining Global Fresh Foods, Dr. Baker founded his own food science consulting firm which served clients across the global food industry.
11.1.2012	Smith joins Red Hawk Casino with over 25 years of experience at casino restaurants.
11.1.2012	Kevin Miles, who joined Zoës Kitchen in 2009, has been promoted to CEO for the Mediterranean-inspired fast casual restaurant.
10.31.2012	Michael Senackerib returns to Campbell Soup Company to lead its marketing efforts.
10.31.2012	New Chiquita Brands board member has held senior finance positions at Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company and The Gillette Company.
10.29.2012	Scott Colwell joins Carvel having served as chief marketing officer of Bruegger's Enterprises.
10.26.2012	Merle Lindsey, who began with the OLCC in 1983 in an accounting role, has held multiple leadership positions with the commission.
10.24.2012	Wesley Eubanks has been with The Pictsweet Company since 1993.
10.24.2012	Siewert brings a strong background in consumer expertise (including The Coca-Cola Company) to Mondelez International.
10.18.2012	SUPERVALU names 35 year veteran to lead their division which serves the needs of the grocer's 2,000 independent retailers.
10.17.2012	Quiznos adds a CFO and COO, both with deep franchise experience, to their C-Suite.
10.15.2012	Jocelyn Wong joins Family Dollar after a career in marketing that includes Proctor and Gamble and Safeway.
10.9.2012	Qdoba Mexican Grill announced their CEO was retiring and Jeffrey Wood was joining the company as VP and Chief Development Officer.
10.8.2012	Famous Dave's names a new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer to its C-Suite.
10.8.2012	Jim Walsh has served Sugar Foods in a variety of roles over more than two decades.
10.3.2012	Vicky Timmer has been with Pollo Tropical since 2006, serving most recently as Region Director.
10.3.2012	Shurts joins Sysco with a strong technology background having previously worked for SUPERVALU and Cadbury PLC.
10.3.2012	Gary Price joins Corner Bakery Cafe during a time of tremendous expansion for the group.
10.3.2012	Edward Lonergan will succeed Fernando Aguirre effective October 8, 2012.
10.1.2012	Todd Coerver has been with Taco Cabana since 2009, working as Chief Brand Officer for the restaurant group.
10.1.2012	Danny Meisenheimer joined Pollo Tropical in early 2012 as its Chief Brand Officer.
9.28.2012	Oleksiuk joins Hillshire Brands with a tremendous background in human resource management.
9.27.2012	Drew Facer, who has been selected to lead Idahoan Foods once the current President and CEO retires, has been with the company since 1998.
9.26.2012	McGuire joins The Briad Group with twenty years at Palm Restaurant Group.
9.26.2012	The retirements of two key executives at Hormel Foods create opportunity for two other company leaders.
9.25.2012	Bruce Rubin has tremendous experience in mediterranean foods having spent time at both Tribe Mediterranean Foods and Cedars Mediterranean Foods.
9.25.2012	Matt Lane joins Peter Lehmann as Vice President working specifically to raise awareness of the Peter Lehmann wines portfolio.
9.25.2012	Christopher J. Policinski joins Hormel Foods' board of directors with over thirty years of food industry experience.
9.25.2012	The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) named sixteen new members to the United Soybean Board.
9.25.2012	Andrew Block joins Rodney Strong Wine with experience in estate wines and telecomm.
9.25.2012	Kristen Temple, Deanna Parr and Jim Doak were all named to vice president positions with Ignite Restaurant Group.
9.24.2012	The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) named its 2012-2013 executive board.
9.21.2012	Michael Jacobs and Michael Cunningham will both report to Green Mountain CEO, Larry Blanford.
9.21.2012	In his new role for Flowers Foods, Parr will focus on commodity hedging and purchasing strategies.
9.20.2012	Fiesta Restaurant Group announces the upcoming retirements of their chief operating officers for both Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical.
9.20.2012	Persian will report directly to Wayne Sales on the SUPERVALU executive team.
9.18.2012	Nick Booras and Gregg Koffler expand the franchise sales team at Corner Bakery Cafe.
9.14.2012	The educational arm of the American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF) appointed three chefs to leadership roles within the organization.
9.14.2012	Rick Peterson joins Shadow Beverages with over 32 years of consumer packaged goods experience.
9.14.2012	Amended by-laws and back end negotiations will pave the way for Russian Standard founder, Roustam Tariko to become Interim President of CEDC.
9.13.2012	Dunkin' Brands International President, Giorgio Minardi says, "adding proven international leaders in key regions throughout the world is a key part of our plan to accelerate the growth of our business worldwide."
9.12.2012	Coca-Cola announces further plans for its operational realignment which will be effective on January 1, 2013.
9.12.2012	Macus Spurrel joins Delhaize with a strong background in e-commerce and digital marketing.
9.11.2012	Cugine has over 25 years of experience in food distribution.
9.11.2012	In his exit address, John Compton said "I love PepsiCo, and I will always be part of the PepsiCo family."
9.11.2012	Church's Chicken bi-annual convention had record level attendance in Las Vegas.
9.10.2012	Bill Parker, who will become interim president at the end of this week, has been with FARM FRESH for 14 years.
9.6.2012	Rieck joins Blackheath Beverage having extensive sales and marketing experience with brands like DeLeon Tequila and Bacardi USA.
9.5.2012	As VP of Franchise Development, Cheek will be looking for franchise development partnes with significant resources.
8.31.2012	Dave Gleason and Eric Taylor land key franchise development roles with Sbarro.
8.31.2012	Save Mart creates fills their new Chief HR and Legal Officer role with Eric Nadworny and their CFO role with Greg Hill.
8.30.2012	Chef's Warehouse is bringin new talent on board from leading food companies like Hostess and PepsiCo.
8.29.2012	Executive changes at SUPERVALU includes a newly created EVP, Business Optimization position.
8.29.2012	Roland Smith replaces Ronald Hodge who spent 33 years with Delhaize Group.
8.28.2012	Slaton Smith and Amy LaFrank have been selected to help Buffets, Inc. fulfill their goal of making their restaurants a first choice for family dining.
8.23.2012	Current Sprouts Farmers Markets CEO, Shon Boney moves to the Chairman of the Board position as Doug Sanders steps up to CEO.
8.23.2012	Packaging and handling expert, Edward "Ted" Eppel hopes to assist New Leaf in reducing beverage packaging expenses.
8.23.2012	The nation's largest wine and spirits distributor, Southern Wine & Spirits, selects Marty Durkin to lead marketing and sales in their Florida division.
8.21.2012	Hornsby joins Sbarro after serving as VP of Organizational Development at DineEquity.
8.21.2012	Jon Banner joins PepsiCo after two decades with ABC News where he earned 15 Emmy Awards.
8.20.2012	Bly joins SUPERVALU with specific experience in turning around underperforming operations. He served most recently as a vice president with K-Mart and Sears.
8.20.2012	David A. Pace brings an extensive background in human resources to Jamba, Inc.
8.20.2012	Reynolds will lead ARAMARK's accomplished legal team that supports the company's corporate, international and business unit legal matters.
8.20.2012	Willis will intially focus on domestic expansion for Smashburger in key U.S. Markets.
8.17.2012	New Lead Independent Director of Harris Teeter Supermarkets is part of the fourth generation of one of the country's original furniture (making) families.
8.16.2012	Pawlik has served in the VP of Marketing for SVEDKA role on an interim basis since March of this year.
8.16.2012	A succession plan making Henry (Hank) Flint President and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated was announced.
8.16.2012	Debra Crew is named to the role as part of a new leadership structure at PepsiCo which will bring new leaders to Gatorade and Western Europe in the coming weeks.
8.14.2012	Bailey joins Salsarita's with over 25 years of sales and franchise development experience.
8.13.2012	Prusher joins Church's Chicken after working for many years at Burger King.
8.13.2012	Ruby Tuesday's new board members, Cardwell and O'Neill, bring over sixty years of combined restaurant experience to the restaurant group.
8.10.2012	Josephson joins McAlister's after serving as regional marketing director for The Wendy's Company.
8.7.2012	As Thomas L. Gregory retires from The Cheesecake Factory's Board of Directors, Douglas Schmick is selected as a replacement.
8.7.2012	Reid will be joining Hillshire Brands from Schwan Food Company.
8.6.2012	Michael Woodhouse will be resigning as the Executive Chairman of Cracker Barrel in November, once again changing the boards make up and leadership.
8.3.2012	Currently CEO of Nestlé UK & Ireland, Grimwood has been with Nestle since 2001.
8.2.2012	Belcourt will join Kraft Foods in September as Executive Vice President, Strategy.
8.2.2012	Moving ever closer to their company spin-off, Kraft Foods announced the names of the separate board of directors.
8.1.2012	Britt joined Campbell in 2005 after spending eight years with Kraft Foods.
7.31.2012	Coca-Cola appoints leaders around their planned organization around International, Americas and Bottling groups.
7.31.2012	Dunkin' Brands promotes Cicely Simpson after four years with the company.
7.31.2012	Papa John's names Tony Thompson, Lance Tucker and Tim O'Hern to Key Leadership positions.
7.30.2012	Having been Chairman of the Board for SUPERVALU, Sales has put together an aggressive agenda for the grocery chain.
7.30.2012	Clare joins Dunkin' Brands with tremendous IT experience particularly with Yum! Restaurants International.
7.27.2012	As U.S. awareness of agricultural issues is growing, President Obama names three deserving scientists as winners of the PECASE award.
7.27.2012	Cal-Maine founder, Fred Adams, Jr. resigns from the egg production company he created due to health issues.
7.26.2012	As Douglas Reetz and Dennis Goettsch set their retirement plans in motion, Hormel names Patrick Schwab and Jeffrey Baker as successors.
7.25.2012	Greg Kryder is named CFO of North America effective September 1 and Claudia Schubert is appointed to the role of President, Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines.
7.23.2012	Erba joined California Dairies, Inc. in 2006 having previously worked for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
7.23.2012	Chris Silva leaves Dean Foods executive team for a spin-off company, Bay Valley Foods.
7.23.2012	Gretchen Price joins the Beam Inc. board with over thirty years of strong financial experience.
7.20.2012	Buckley will join the PepsiCo Board of Directors in September.
7.19.2012	Quiznos announced two appointments including Stuart Mathis to President and CEO. Mathis is replacing Greg MacDonald who is stepping down.
7.19.2012	As General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Rucker will report to North American President and future CEO Tony Vernon.
7.19.2012	Family owned wine company, Rodney Strong Wine Estates announced the recent hires of Mark Mathewson and Paul Lorenzen.
7.18.2012	Prior to joining Sysco, Karna served in various financial leadership positions at PepsiCo.
7.18.2012	Hannah Coan selected to replace retiring VP of Corporate and Brand Affairs, Laurie MacDonald.
7.18.2012	Jakaitis most recently served as CFO for Petrus Brands which includes working closely with Planet Smoothie and Shane's Rib Shack franchisees.
7.17.2012	Thompson has had many accomplishments since joining The Coca-Cola Company over 25 years ago.
7.17.2012	David Harris joined Stater Bros. in 2009 as Vice President Finance.
7.17.2012	Dwight Evans II is a noted chef, television personality and was named in 2009 one of America's top African-American chefs by Ebony magazine.
7.12.2012	Anderson brings over 30 years' experience in consumer goods to Bacardi Limited.
7.12.2012	Both Scott Nietschmann and Matt DeBusk have joined the company's fast casual restaurant, Shula Burger.
7.12.2012	Dean Stearman to help lead an association representing food processors in the Northwest that export over six billion dollars of food products.
7.12.2012	Vanzura brings tremendous experience to Wahlburgers having served as EVP and co-COO for Panera, LLC.
7.12.2012	Daphnes announced staffing changes for five senior managers as part of a corporate overhall.
7.11.2012	Belcastro comes to The Hillshire Brands Company with over 35 years of food related experience.
7.10.2012	Chairman and CEO, David Fuselier looks forward to Kinder's strategic guidance.
7.10.2012	Snider joins Caribou from YUM! Brands, where she was the first woman promoted to chief operating officer-level within the YUM! system.
7.10.2012	Skinner is being promoted from Chief Operating Officer to CEO for DBI Beverage.
7.9.2012	In his new role, Bill Spae will lead Cici's Pizza full service distribution company.
7.6.2012	Perego joins Bacardi Liminted after spending twenty-two years with the Campari Group.
7.3.2012	Wilkinson was an "integral member of the Ralcorp leadership tem for the past 16 years."
6.29.2012	In addition to Toroyan's experience at Tossed, his background includes work with Outback Steakhouse, Red Robin Fine Burgers and other leading restaurant chains.
6.29.2012	Nipa Parek will be joining HEINEKEN from Kraft Foods while Paul Smailes has been promoted.
6.28.2012	Jones Soda announced the changes at the top of their leadership acknowledging a need to "rekindle the Jones consumer fan base."
6.27.2012	Comma seat on Big Brothers Big Sisters' board signals his company's ongoing commitment to the organization .
6.26.2012	Woodward has been selected to lead Heinz North American business based on his success in leading UK, Ireland and the company's "rest of the world" segment.
6.26.2012	Barry joined The Green Turtle in 2007 as Chief Operating Officer.
6.25.2012	According to Bunge Chairman and CEO, Hyle's "deep operational experience, financial acumen and perspective ... make her a valuable addition to our Board."
6.21.2012	Turner joins Hershey with 25 years of legal experience.
6.21.2012	Mark Bailey joins the California Grapes International board and will provide CFO functions for the organization.
6.19.2012	Prior to joining PepsiCo, Thompson was a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
6.19.2012	Hutton has specific responsibility for developing strategies that align with the company’s ambition to double its international business.
6.18.2012	Former Morton's Restaurant Group President Artinian to lead Smokey Bones.
6.18.2012	Mr. Gannon will play a pivotal role in all aspects of R&D, procurement, culinary development, creative oversight, and franchise development of The Original SoupMan.
6.15.2012	Before joining Sara Lee's soon to spin-off Hillshire Brands, Grimes worked for Newell Rubbermaid and Kraft Foods.
6.13.2012	Ms. Saia will serve on two committees for the board.
6.13.2012	Before joining Sbarro, Wooten was Senior Vice President, Casual Dining for M.H. Alshaya, the largest retail company in the Middle East.
6.8.2012	Mauro Porcini joins PepsiCo and will report to PepsiCo Global Beverage Group President.
6.8.2012	Nigel Travis, Dunkin' Brands CEO announced the promotions of "highly motivated, talented executives."
6.7.2012	Van de Camp will take on the Chairman role for a restaurant company which was founded in part by his uncle, Theodore Van de Kamp.
6.7.2012	Following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, Matt Saurage becomes the fourth generation to lead Community Coffee.
6.7.2012	DeLonge has over 50 years of experience and invented "HOT" (Heat Optimized Technology) for carbon towers.
6.6.2012	Carl Howard, President and CEO of Fazoli's sais that "Craig brings a wealth of experience and proven track record with a wide variety of well-known QSR and fast casual brands."
6.6.2012	Mr. Coleman is a Managing Director of Newcastle Capital Management, L.P., an investment firm that is Pizza Inn's largest shareholder.
6.6.2012	Ruby Tuesday will employ an executive search firm to hellp replace the company's leader and founder.
6.6.2012	Shirazi started out at Sigmans Meat Company as a project engineer, after graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
6.6.2012	Brett Wing brings 35 years of grocery store and management experience to FoodMaxx.
6.4.2012	David Kowal, newly named President of Champion Foods, was most recently CEO and President of Distant Lands Coffee Company in Seattle.
6.4.2012	Simon Seaton will help to develop Sodexo's remote sites services.
6.4.2012	Eaton and Vachon join the Molson Coors Board of Directors as independent directors, replacing retiring directors.
6.4.2012	Robert Crews joins Church’s from The Wendy’s Company.
6.1.2012	Kent Magill has spent time in private practice and has served as general counsel for companies including Hostess.
5.31.2012	Cracker Barrel's board elections brings the number of members to thirteen.
5.31.2012	Civic Leader Blair Taylor joins Starbucks with the role of leading the companies community, diversity and global responsibility efforts.
5.31.2012	As Sara Lee completes its final steps in spinning off into two distinct businesses, the company announces its planned boards of directors.
5.30.2012	eegee's is a 23 unit Arizona-based restaurant chain.
5.30.2012	As John D. Austin moves to an executive position, Dominick C. Cerbone takes his board of director seat.
5.28.2012	Bloom joins Hurricane Grill & Wings with experience at some of the world’s largest franchise brands.
5.24.2012	Scott Allshouse, Omar Gaye and Rob Twyman named new regional presidents for the Whole Foods Market.
5.24.2012	With his election Thursday as Chairman and CEO, Edeker becomes only the fourth company officer to hold those titles since Hy-Vee's founding in 1930.
5.23.2012	As part of his new role, Frazer will oversee the development and implementation of a centralized database system to manage all of the growing company's operations, from procurement to sales.
5.21.2012	Sizzler prepared for franchise growth, particularly in California, by announcing a roster of leadership changes.
5.21.2012	Cole works with Objective Equity, a New York boutique Investment Bank.
5.21.2012	Dan Collins has over thirty years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality business.
5.17.2012	Kmiec's role will be to lead digital marketing and social media efforts in order to enhance consumer demand and build equity for the company and its brand.
5.17.2012	Starbucks announces changes to strengthen the company's three-region operating model.
5.16.2012	Raul Alvarez has extensive QSR experience with McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King.
5.16.2012	Gino DiGrazia promoted to VP after two decades of increasing responsibility within the business analysis and reporting department of Publix.
5.15.2012	Tim Lowe is moving from his current position as President of SHOPPERS to join parent company SUPERVALU as Senior Vice President.
5.14.2012	Leonard Comma joined Jack in the Box in 2001 and has "demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in various roles," according to Linda Lang, the chain's Chairman and CEO.
5.14.2012	John Todd to be responsible for all facets of Fiesta Restaurant Group's real estate and real estate development.
5.14.2012	Michael Smith joined McCormick in 1991 and has played a growing role in various accounting and finance related departments for the company.
5.14.2012	Zina Hyman joins Togo's as Real Estate Manager responsible for identifying restaurant sites for new and existing franchises.
5.11.2012	In addition to his role as Executive Chef and VP of Product Innovation for Dunkin Brands, Frankenthaler is an Executive in Residence at the Cornell Restaurant School.
5.10.2012	Nicholas Fink joined Beam in 2006, serving in various roles for the premium spirits company.
5.8.2012	Foss has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry having spent 30 years in various roles with Pepsi.
5.8.2012	Molson Coors announced its leadership roles and executive planning which are contingent upon the closing its transaction to acquire StarBev.
5.8.2012	Fennig will be VP of member services while Richards was named Director of Industry and Public Affairs.
5.8.2012	Before joining the coffee and tea retailer, Watkins lead operations for Rubio's Restaurants.
5.7.2012	Brian Driscoll, who recently left Hostess Brands, joins Diamond Foods as CEO.
5.7.2012	Sysco announced four leadership changes that will become effective in July.
5.7.2012	As Chief Supply Chain Officer for Darden, Jim Lawrence will report to Darden's President and COO.
5.7.2012	As Chairman, Koenig replaces current President and CEO John Longstreet. Longstreet remains as Quaker Steak & Lube’s® chief executive.
5.4.2012	Brinker International announces the departure of David Deno from its board of directors as he heads over to OSI Restaurant Partners.
5.4.2012	Steve Weis is promoted to Presidnt after less than a year as VP of Operations.
5.3.2012	Former Meijer executive Kevin Holt has been named to replace the exiting Pete Van Helden.
5.2.2012	Starbucks invites former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to their Board of Directors.
5.2.2012	Anthony Lavely joins Friendly's with extensive food and restaurant marketing experience.
5.2.2012	John Theuer joins The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf chain after 16 years with the Panda Restaurant Group.
5.1.2012	Yum! Brands, Inc. with more than 37,000 restaurants operating in 125 countries named a new President and CFO.
5.1.2012	NSF International promotes Tom Chestnut to VP of Global Food Safety.
5.1.2012	Seamless, the web and mobile application for takeout food ordering, named Brian McAndrews to a board position and Sanjay Tiwary and Lizzy Klein to leadership positions.
5.1.2012	Nature's Best appoints Tom Echolds and Tim Groff to key executive positions.
4.30.2012	When not working on behalf of the NFSI, David Collette is the Director of Foodservice Marketing and Strategy for Cintas.
4.27.2012	Moore will join Ruby Tuesdsay as CFO.
4.27.2012	The Pantry announced a search is beginning for a new CFO to replace Mark Bierley who is resigning effective May 25.
4.26.2012	Dr. Rhona Applebaum, who has been with The Coca-Cola Company since 2004, was named Vice President and Chief Scientific/Regulatory Officer.
4.26.2012	Pulse named Tim Brown to a newly created position to help service the growing needs of distributors and customers in specific states.
4.25.2012	Seanna Stephenson joins AbiJack Management with fourteen years of beverage and restaurant experience.
4.24.2012	Marie Perry, who was appointed to the board of directors of the Women's Foodservice Forum, said she was "honored to be selected as a key member of this organization and welcome the opportunity to take on a strategic role to further the efforts of the WFF."
4.20.2012	David Lemmon has been named VP and Managing Director, Canada for The J.M. Smucker Company.
4.20.2012	BrightFarms hires Weijters to help build out their business model of building greenhouses at supermarkets and distribution centers.
4.20.2012	Christopher Wade's promotion will be effective May 1, 2012. He will report to Scott Blazek.
4.19.2012	PepsiCo's new EVP of Communications, Jim Wilkinson, will report to Chairman and CEO, Indra Nooyi.
4.18.2012	Charles Chapman III was named to Panera Bread's Board of Directors in January 2008, and joined the company full time at the end of 2011.
4.18.2012	John Maguire, the new CEO for Friendly's Ice Cream, leaves Panera Bread, where he held positions of increasing responsibility over 19 years.
4.18.2012	As Director of Operations, Bill Watson will be responsible for the management and supervision of all operations personnel, forecasting, training and other departmental roles.
4.17.2012	Manny Fernandez has been named Executive Chairman of Sysco Corporation, effective immediately.
4.16.2012	Jad Buckman will be using his former agency development experience to help the franchise company meet their growth projections.
4.16.2012	Tim Fenton has spent 39 years with McDonald's starting as a crew member in Utica, New York.
4.16.2012	Dan Sanders, Keith Wyche and Brian Audette given new leadership roles at various SUPERVALU grocery chains.
4.16.2012	David Weber will assume the role of President of Burke Marketing as Bill Burke, Jr. retires from the company that was founded by his father, and purchased by Hormel.
4.16.2012	Jean Arnold joined Don Sebastiani & Sons in 2006 after a distinguished career at Gallo wines.
4.11.2012	As Panera Bread searches for a permanent CFO, Thomas Kelly will manage the company's finance and accounting departments.
4.11.2012	As the new President and CEO of Campero USA, Tim Pulido will be responsible for the CMI restaurant division in the United States.
4.10.2012	Kenneth May resigns from his role as President and COO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
4.9.2012	Rene Esteban joins VuQo Holdings as President and CEO.
4.9.2012	Jennifer Cue, former CFO of Jones Soda, returns to the premium soda company as a member of the board of directors.
4.5.2012	Hall of Fame Beverages names Alexander Johnson CFO and Eric Thrasher Vice President of Marketing.
4.4.2012	Doug Pendergast, Al Ryan and Partha Mukherjee were named CEO, CIO and VP Operations for Krystal burger chain.
4.3.2012	Greg Thrasher comes to Hall of Fame Beverages from PepsiCo.
4.1.2012	David Woodward, David Moran and Bob Ostryniec, all current Heinz executives, have been chosen to assume various responsibilities at the time of Mike Milone's retirement.
3.30.2012	Chris Appel and Eric Zadina have earned the new positions of Vice President Sales for West and East respectively.
3.29.2012	Midwest grocer Roundy's selected Josefowicz, who has extensive grocery and retail experience, to its Board of Directors.
3.29.2012	Sardo began her 14 year tenure with LodgeWorks; a Wichita based Hotel Company operating several concepts nation-wide in the Director of Operational Programs and Procurement position.
3.28.2012	Bahner is an Ohio native who has spent the last two decades with consumer package goods giant, Procter & Gamble.
3.27.2012	Irene Chang Britt will succeed Pat Callaghan as President. Callaghan has served in the lead role at Pepperidge Farm since 2006.
3.26.2012	Gregory joins the Dunkin' Brands executive leadership reporting directly to the company's CEO, Nigel Travis.
3.23.2012	Shaket joins HEINEKEN USA from PepsiCo Inc.
3.22.2012	Saw joins Campbell from Lee Kum Kee, a 124-year-old Chinese company that manufactures Asian condiments, including chili, oyster and soy sauces.
3.22.2012	The announcement today include changes for Smucker employees Chris Resweber, Julia Sabin and Tamara Fynan.
3.21.2012	Don Thompson is a 22 year veteran of McDonald's and has held a variety of leadership positions.
3.20.2012	Sasser is curretly President and CEO of Dollar Tree Stores.
3.20.2012	Dr. Cardellina's experience includes positions at the National Cancer Institute, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, McNeil Pharmaceuticals and the U.S. Navy.
3.20.2012	Lane Tanner gets her "dream job" as Winemaker for Sierra Madre Vineyard.
3.19.2012	Prior to his promotion, Tim Brown had been Vice President of Operations based in Roanoke, Virginia.
3.15.2012	Before joining Brown-Forman, Koval headed investor relations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
3.15.2012	Kraft Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld annouced that "Terry and Jorge are outstanding candidates for our Board."
3.15.2012	The formal title changes formalize a relationship that has evolved over the last year.
3.14.2012	In today's announcements Eugenio Minvielle will be named COO of Sara Lee's Intlernational Coffee and Tea Development Markets, primarily focused on Western Europe while Harm-Jan van Pelt will be COO of the Rest of World.
3.13.2012	Sam Martin, A&P's President and CEO said “I am delighted that Ray Silcock has agreed to assume the role of CFO, as we mark A&P’s emergence with a strong foundation for future performance.”
3.13.2012	Michae Keown will join Farmer Brothers on March 23.
3.12.2012	Bittorf will join Boston Market Corporation as Chief Brand Officer on April 9.
3.12.2012	Indra Nooyi Announces key leadership changes as part of PepsiCo's steps for becoming a fully integrated, global food and beverage company.
3.12.2012	“In addition to his extensive restaurant experience, Brian brings a high level of energy and commitment to our Company culture that is apparent to all of us. He is a passionate leader and we look forward to his continued contributions.”
3.12.2012	Crystal Rock announces promotions in their human resources, sales & marketing, finance and procurement departments.
3.9.2012	Importantly, the appointments allow Kona Grill to regain compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605 that the board of directors and the audit committee be comprised of a majority of independent directors and at least three independent directors, respectively.
3.9.2012	Edward D. Shirley takes on the role that is being vacated by the retirement of current President and CEO Seamus McBride.
3.9.2012	Starbucks' managagement changes in their digital and technology departments are a recognition of the "seismic shift" in consumer behavior related to social and digital media.
3.9.2012	Brian Driscoll, who had been a focus of frustration by Hostess union members resigned today. Gregory Rayburn who was recently hired to help with the restructuring replaces Driscoll as President and CEO.
3.8.2012	Corner Bakery Cafe will open 22 locations this year and plans to double its system size in the next three-and-a -half years. Key markets available for expansion include metropolitan New York, Northern California and St. Louis.
3.8.2012	Volatier will be in charge of procurement, supply chain and manufacturing operations starting April 1 and will continue in that role when the company's coffee and tea business is spun-off early next year.
3.6.2012	Jim Hyatt, CEO of Church's Chicken says "Mike and Barry bring a wealth of experience to our team and will help guide the company’s strategy, commitment to quality, and in having strong alliances with our vendor partners.”
3.5.2012	In his new role, Bower will lead the day-to-day United States operations for Popeyes restaurants.
3.1.2012	Christi Hing served most recently as Kona Grill's Vice President and Controller and previously as the company's Director of Financial Reporting.
2.29.2012	Landry was previously Senior Vice President, General Manager with Diageo North America.
2.29.2012	Promotions within the IT department at Flowers Foods included Laquan Brunner, Ginette Hall and Dave Hubbard.
2.29.2012	Julie S. Washington takes the role of SVP and Chief Brand Officer while Susan Shields takes on the role of SVP Chief Innovation Officer.
2.27.2012	Rayburn is a director of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. and holds an M.A. in accounting and a B.S. in business and marketing from the University of Alabama.
2.27.2012	Abou his new position, Stapleton commented, "I'm very enthusiastic about the opportunity to join the Jones Soda organization. The brand, product line and team are all moving in the right direction, and I hope to play a role in the continued momentum of this exciting story."
2.27.2012	Mr. Fortanet’s career with IFF began in 1995 as Plant Manager in Mexico and he has served in roles of increasing scope and responsibility over the years.
2.27.2012	Doug Tough joins the Molson Coors Board of Directors as the company's ninth independent director.
2.27.2012	J. Patrick Doyle, President and CEO of Domino’s, said: “Kevin will be a terrific addition to Domino’s global leadership team..."
2.22.2012	Over twenty officers and directors were elected to help guide the National Restaurant Association and NRAEF.
2.22.2012	Of Marconi's promotion, James Splinter, Group VP of Grocery Products said “We look forward to Luis’ contributions to our continued Grocery Products success.”
2.22.2012	Among the announcements was the hiring of David Pear away from Taco Bell. Pear will have operational responsibility for both company and franchise operations.
2.22.2012	Quiznos announced a new board of managers this week, lead by Harsha Agadi, who recently vacated his Friendly's CEO position.
2.17.2012	Ryback brings over twenty years of restaurant operations experience to P.F. Chang's.
2.16.2012	According to Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola, Kotick "brings and entrepreneurial mindset and high level of financial literacy and digital knowledge" to the board.
2.16.2012	Gerd Pleuhs, who started with Kraft in Germany in 1993, steps up to the role of Executive Vice President as Marc Firestone plans to rejoin his former employer.
2.15.2012	In her new role with Elara Foodservice Disposables, Rittenmeyer will be delivering food safety education to Elara's customers.
2.15.2012	As reported, The Pantry began its search for a new President and CEO after Terrance Marks resigned in October of last year.
2.13.2012	Will Conniff, EVP, General Manager of Southern's Illinois and Kentucky operations has been assigned responsibilities overseeing the company's Minnesota division.
2.10.2012	Bough is an author, Forbes contributor and former PepsiCo executive.
2.10.2012	Whole Foods Market's twelve regional presidents will now report to David Lannon and Ken Meyer/
2.10.2012	Although it exited from bancruptcy in January, Friendly's must now spend time searching for new executive leadership.
2.9.2012	Brad Blum takes takes his friendship with John Vincent of London based LEON restaurants to a board position and forges a new bond with Cosi CEO Carin Stutz.
2.9.2012	After 17 years of serving consumers as part of the Whole Foods executive team, Bensancon announces his retirement.
2.8.2012	Jason Chodash, President of Tossed says under Toroyan's "leadership, we're confident A.T. will ignite the Tossed brand and accelerate our successful growth path."
2.7.2012	Dunkin' Brands' new President of International will be keeping busy with the roughly 480 new global locations that opened in 2011.
2.7.2012	Michael R. Smith has held various roles on McCormick's management team since joining the company in 1991.
2.6.2012	Soon to retire SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Nancy Reardon "has championed Campbell's talent acquisition, learning and development and diversity and inclusion programs."
2.3.2012	James O'Reilly, who announced his departure from Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, is heading to Sonic to serve as their CMO.
2.3.2012	As O'Reilly announces his exit, effective mid-February, the company begins to search for a replacement.
2.2.2012	Hormel's Daniel Hartzog and Bruce Schweitzer announce their April retirements, setting off a string of planned promotions.
1.31.2012	Sbarro named a new Presidet and CEO, as well as new Chairman of the Board with two new directors in their management announcement.
1.30.2012	After serving as Kona Grill's president for less than a year, Mike Nuhkunst to leave company for personal reasons.
1.25.2012	Robert C. Bruning will replace Tracy E. Quinn when she steps down from her CFO post at the end of February.
1.24.2012	Edna Morris has a long history in the food business including serving as President of Red Lobster.
1.24.2012	Craig Herkert, SUPERVALU's CEO & President, says Michael Moore "has a terrific understanding of the food industry and the challenges we face as a grocery retailer in today’s environment.”
1.23.2012	Luiz Edmond assumes the role of President for Anheuser-Busch as Dave Peacock steps down.
1.20.2012	Wilhite succeeds Alan Vituli who retired earlier this month.
1.20.2012	Walker has served as VP and Chief Legal Officer since the merger of Molson and Coors in 2005.
1.19.2012	Of the promotion Fenley said, "I'm excited to be leading the team at TapDynamics and helping the company position itself as the leader in offering beverage and data management solutions."
1.19.2012	Fass has broad food experience working in various positions for a range of companies including Ciao Imports, Vela Di Natura and At Chefs Theater.
1.18.2012	CaptiveBrands focuses on private labelling for groceries and other retailers. Mr. Montes' experience includes working directly with top mass merchandise retail chains.
1.18.2012	Hain names sports marketing heavy weight, Scott M. O'Neil to its board of directors.
1.17.2012	Executive appointments at Zoes Kitchen were for design and construction, development and marketing positions.
1.17.2012	Duffy's resignation will be effective June 5, 2012. Ruby Tuesday has begun a search for her successor.
1.17.2012	Wendy's President and CEO, Emil Brolick calls Toop a "five-star performer."
1.16.2012	Ryan Lawrence joins Southern Wine & Spirits from the Campbell Soup Company.
1.13.2012	PBV, the largest privately held bottler and distributor of Pepsi-Cola products in North America hires Finney to steer the company's strategic direction.
1.13.2012	HMSHost names Tom Fricke to replace Ellie Maalouf as CEO.
1.12.2012	According to Patrick Daul, SVP-Sales & Marketing for SWS-CA, "Steven brings deep pricing, supplier relations and business savvy to the table. Isaac brings a combined richness of understanding about the people, goals and ways of working for suppliers and Southern alike. Both have clear visions for superior future performance as well as fine-tuned knowledge of the California wine and spirits marketplace.”
1.12.2012	As CE-Yo of Stonyfield, Walt Freese, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's will be overseeing America's top selling organic yogurt company.
1.11.2012	Sysco created the role of SVP-Marketing to help differentiate Sysco in the marketplace.
1.11.2012	Russ Klein has been named "Top 100 Marketer" by Advertising Age and twice named "Marketer of the Year" by Brand Week.
1.10.2012	UFood CEO, George Naddaff selects an experienced UFood Grill manager to ensure success of the first units to be opened within the company's military channel.
1.9.2012	Jon Davis named President and CEO, succeeding his father, Mark Davis as the head of the family's cheese business.
1.6.2012	Sean Connolly, currently President of Campbell North America, will lead Sara Lee's "MeatCo" as it begins the final stages of separating from the Sara Lee Coffee and Tea business.
1.6.2012	As Sean Connolly exits Campbell Soup Company to head "MeatCo" (one of the companies that Sara Lee is creating as it splits itself in two), Mark Alexander steps into his role as President of Campbell North America.
1.6.2012	After 28 years, Robert Towers resigns from Ark Restaurants.
1.5.2012	As the new Chief Operating Officer for Arby's, George Condos will need to call upon his considerable experience in the food and beverage industry.
1.4.2012	Before joining Pizza Inn Holdings, Trojan served as CFO for CLST Holdings.
1.3.2012	AB hires Blaise D'Sylva to direct the company's category-leading investments in growing its brands through media, sports an entertainment marketing.

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