Chef Coats and Cowboy Hats: Connecting the Culinarian and Rancher Event

Certified Angus Beef’s Connecting the Culinarian and Rancher event united culinary students and ranchers to explore the entire journey of beef production. Through hands-on experiences, storytelling and collaboration, participants gained a deeper appreciation for each other’s craft, leaving this event with lasting connections and a shared vision for the future of beef.

It’s the Competition — Not the Regulation — Forcing Retailers to Take on Traceability

January 23, 2025 ReposiTrak

Major retailers including Kroger, Albertsons’ and Walmart have announced food traceability programs with more robust requirements than the FDA. While FSMA 204 requires traceability for certain foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL), retailers have publicly communicated traceability requirements.

Weis Markets Announces Promotion of Bob Gleeson to Chief Operating Officer

January 23, 2025 Weis Markets, Inc.

As COO, Mr. Bob Gleeson will oversee the Company’s merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection, and pharmacy departments. He will also have oversight of the supply chain departments including distribution, transportation and manufacturing. He will continue to report to Jonathan H. Weis, Chairman, President and CEO of Weis Markets, Inc. 

The Fresh Market Announces New President and CEO, Brian Johnson, to Head Specialty Grocery Chain

January 23, 2025 The Fresh Market, Inc.

Brian Johnson has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The Fresh Market since 2020 and brings more than 30 years of experience to the role. In the last five years, Johnson has helped oversee the expansion of TFM stores into new markets across the East Coast and Midwestern United States. Previously, Johnson served as Division Vice President at Brookshire Grocery Company in Texas.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

January 23, 2025 Grocery Outlet

Mr. Jason Potter is a seasoned CEO, bringing more than 30 years of grocery retail experience and a track record of driving earnings growth and shareholder value. He joins Grocery Outlet from The Fresh Market, a specialty grocery retailer of fresh, gourmet food and prepared meals, where he has served as CEO and a board member since March 2020.