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.

Costco Aims to Provide Responsibly Sourced Farmed Seafood

January 23, 2025 Sheri Flies, Costco

The global demand for seafood continues to increase, and to prevent overfishing of wild caught fish, aquaculture (farmed seafood) needs to increase to meet this demand. In order to help aquaculture grow responsibly, Costco is expanding its relationship with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).

Sweetmore Bakeries Announces Acquisition of Mexican Pastry Manufacturer Azteca Bakeries

January 23, 2025 Sweetmore Bakeries

Sweetmore Bakeries is pleased to announce that it has completed an acquisition of Azteca Bakeries, a wholesale manufacturer of authentic Mexican pastries and baked goods. The acquisition of Azteca will add to the already expansive set of premium products offered by Sweetmore Bakeries across retail and foodservice channels.

Mr. Greens Acquires Parishables Food Service to Expand into Atlanta Market, Strengthening Southeast Presence

January 22, 2025 Mr. Greens

The acquisition aims to strengthen existing and cultivate new long-term relationships within the Atlanta market and surrounding areas by delivering Mr. Greens’ differentiated offering, which provides high-quality, diverse products, under a best-in-class service model, including deliveries 365 days a year, 7 days per week, multiple runs per day with flexible order cutoffs.