Whole Foods Selects MediaCom As Its New Media Agency

January 27, 2017 Steve McClellan, Media Post

Upscale grocery store chain Whole Foods Market has selected MediaCom, part of WPP’s GroupM, as its new media agency after a review that began last fall.

Albertsons Companies Hires Narayan Iyengar As SVP, Digital Marketing & E-commerce

January 27, 2017 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies today announced Narayan Iyengar has been selected as Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing and e-commerce. In this role, Iyengar will be responsible for leading all aspects of digital marketing including loyalty programs, shopper marketing and the overall digital presence, as well as the e-commerce business, including home delivery.

NAPAR Elects New Chairman And Board Members

The Board of Directors of NAPAR (the National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers), the only fresh produce association that exclusively represents the interests of produce wholesalers and receivers, has elected a new Chairman and 1st Vice Chairman of its Board.

Potato Industry Commits $5M To Support UW-Madison Potato & Vegetable Research Program

Wisconsin’s potato industry has had a strong, decades-long partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s potato researchers, one that has helped place Wisconsin among the top three potato-producing states in the nation. Now, in order to ensure the ongoing strength of this relationship, the industry has made a commitment to raise $5M over the next 10 years to support the university’s program.

Uesugi Farms Promotes Crystal Melton To Pumpkin Park Manager

January 27, 2017 Uesugi Farms

Uesugi Farms, leading year-round pepper grower and owner of the Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park in San Martin, California, promoted Crystal Melton to Pumpkin Park Manager last Friday.