Month: May 2012

HEB Stores Adding Watermelon Cutting & Serving Board By Dexas International Ltd.

May 30, 2012 Dexas International Ltd.

Dexas International Ltd. is excited to share news that HEB stores are adding these new translucent watermelon shaped cutting boards to their melon displays in produce. Dexas creates the watermelon experience with the new Watermelon Cutting & Serving Board and the new Melon Slicer.  Dexas was the first to market with fruit and vegetable-shaped, translucent cutting boards, adding a creative touch to healthier eating at home. …

Whole Foods Market Names New Regional Presidents

May 29, 2012 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market, the world's leading organic and natural foods supermarket, has named Scott Allshouse, Omar Gaye and Rob Twyman as regional presidents following the promotion of David Lannon and Kenneth Meyer to executive vice presidents of operations. Allshouse fills Meyer’s former role as president of the company’s Mid-Atlantic Region. He moves from his position as president of the South Region. …

Randy Edeker Elected New Chairman & CEO Of Hy-Vee

May 29, 2012 Hy-Vee

For only the fourth time in the company’s 82-year history, Hy-Vee, Inc. has a new Chairman and CEO. On Thursday, Hy-Vee’s Board of Directors elected Randy Edeker, 49, to succeed Ric Jurgens, whose retirement on June 1 caps a 43-year career with the Iowa-based supermarket chain. Edeker most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer, and will now hold the offices of Chairman, CEO and President of Hy-Vee, Inc. …

Wakefern Breaks Ground On New Elizabeth Distribution Center

May 29, 2012 Ryan Hutchins, The Star-Ledger

The Wakefern Food Corp., which Union County leaders at one point said were considering the closure of a major warehouse in Elizabeth, instead broke ground today on a new distribution center in the city, officials said. …

Los Angeles To Become Largest U.S. City To Ban Plastic Bags

May 29, 2012 Mary Slosson, Reuters

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to ban the use of plastic bags in grocery stores, setting the stage to become the largest American city to date to implement such a measure. …