Month: July 2014

Just Desserts Expands Executive Leadership Team, Targets New Opportunities

July 29, 2014 Just Desserts

Just Desserts, a pioneer in hand-crafted desserts and sweet snacks, today announced the appointment of two Vice Presidents who have joined. Michael Mendes’ leadership team and bring a combined forty years-experience to Just Desserts.  Leighton Mue, Controller and VP of Finance will oversee accounts payable and receivables for Just Desserts and is focused on the company’s financial growth. John Wohlgemuth, VP of Operations, is responsible for the overall manufacturing efficiency of Just Desserts, from supply chain management to supplier negotiations. …

Fresno Food Expo Marked By Exponential Growth & Influx Of Fresh Food Producers

July 29, 2014 The Fresno Food Expo

The 2014 Fresno Food Expo, presented by Union Bank, was held on Thursday, July 24 featuring 126 food and beverage companies ranging from producers and growers to manufacturers and processors from the 8-county San Joaquin Valley who had the opportunity to meet with 700 pre-qualified regional, national and international foodservice and retail buyers, restaurant chefs and institutions, as well as more than 1,000 members of the public looking to support local business. …

The United Family Breaks Ground On New Supermarket, Convenience Locations

July 29, 2014 The United Family®

Members of The United Family® leadership team joined Brownwood community leaders to break ground here at the site of the company’s next United Supermarkets and United Express locations, 300 W. Commerce. …

Weis Supermarket Opens Second PA Beer Cafe

July 29, 2014 Francis Hilario, Philadelphia Business Journal

Weis Markets opened an in-store beer café in its East Norriton, Pa. location this week as part of its continued growth to meet customer expectations and growing trends. …

Huge Crowds Welcome Fairway Market To Suffolk County

July 29, 2014 Fairway Market

Throngs of people lined up today for the opening of Fairway Market FWM +6.02% at DSW Plaza, 3200 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, Long Island, New York. The 50,000 square foot store is the first Fairway Market location in Suffolk County on Long Island and the company's 15th food store in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state region. …