Heather Griffin Promoted to Director of Produce Retail at JOH

January 16, 2025 JOH

Throughout her career at JOH, Heather has embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, benefiting from the mentorship of senior leaders such as Paul Bassett and Tom Casey, as well as collaborating with other team members who bring a wealth of industry knowledge.

Nancy Lebold Steps Down as CEO of New Seasons

January 16, 2025 Kyra Buckley, OPB

Nancy Lebold has stepped down as CEO of the grocery store chain. Dave Kauder will take over daily leadership duties as the senior vice president of retail, a newly created position.

Hodo Expands U.S. Retail Distribution Adding Meijer, Harris Teeter, and Giant Martin’s To Meet Growing Demand for Sustainable, Clean Protein Options

January 16, 2025 Hodo

This expansion is driven by a surge in consumer demand for nutritious, minimally processed, plant-based proteins like tofu. Families are also looking for economical meal ideas incorporating great-tasting, plant-based proteins that are easy to make and/or ready-to-eat. 

AeroFarms CEO Molly Montgomery to Attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland as Part of the Select Innovators Community

January 16, 2025 AeroFarms, Inc.

Montgomery will attend the event from January 20-24 with a view to discussing the urgency of providing nutritious food sources to populations around the globe while preserving natural resources.

Sustainable Nanofiber Coating Can Extend Fruit Shelf Life

January 16, 2025 Science X/Phys.org

The coating is not only completely edible; it can also extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables, while minimizing environmental impacts.