Getir Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments For Us Expansion

February 1, 2024 Getir

Getir, the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, has selected new leadership to head the company’s US Group and FreshDirect teams, appointing Hatice Evren as US Group Chief Executive Officer, Getir & FreshDirect, and Sloan Eddleston as Chief Executive Officer of FreshDirect. The announcement was made by Nazim Salur, Founder and CEO, Getir and is effective immediately.

Shelf Engine and Dollar General Embark on National Expansion to Implement Fully Automated AI Powered Ordering for Produce

February 1, 2024 Shelf Engine

In a significant move to provide convenient access to fresh affordable foods, Dollar General is joining forces with Shelf Engine for a national rollout of its automated AI ordering technology for produce. By the end of fiscal year 2023, this collaboration will see Shelf Engine’s cutting-edge AI technology implemented in approximately 3,000 stores, reaffirming Dollar General’s commitment to addressing food insecurity across the country.

FirstFruits Farms Announces the Opal Apple Youth Make a Difference Grant Program for Another Empowering Year

February 1, 2024 FirstFruits Farms

FirstFruits Farms is thrilled to announce another year of the Opal® Apple Youth Make A Difference Grant Program. This initiative aims to empower young changemakers to transform their dreams into impactful projects that contribute to positive change in their communities.

Baldor Specialty Foods Continues to Build Its Senior Leadership Team With Appointments of Chief Revenue Officer and Chief People Officer

February 1, 2024 Baldor Specialty Foods

Baldor Specialty Foods, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic’s largest premium foods distributor, announced today two strategic executive additions to CEO TJ Murphy’s leadership team. The new positions represent a continued investment in the company’s growth trajectory, with a particular focus on the happiness and success of employees and customers.

USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council

February 1, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the Mushroom Council. Three of the appointees will serve three-year terms beginning immediately through Dec. 31, 2026. One of the appointees for Region 1 will serve a two-year term beginning immediately and expiring on Dec. 31, 2025 and one of the appointees for Region 2 will serve a one-year term beginning immediately and expiring on Dec. 31, 2024.