Articles Tagged with ''Kroger''

Foster Farms' president and CEO Ron Foster announced plans to step down from his current position, but will continue his role as owner and director of the private, family-owned company.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, announced plans to open a $175 million state-of-the-art distribution center on the nearly 1,000-acre Fort Gillem property, a former U.S. Army base, in Jonesboro, Ga.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, is said to be the first in Oregon to deploy a fleet of heavy-duty trucks that run on liquid natural gas.

Cary Frye, vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs of the International Dairy Foods Association, was elected chairman of the U.S. National Committee of the International Dairy Federation.

Nathaniel Morris was appointed International Poultry Expo (IPE) sales director for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, Tucker, Ga.

The American Frozen Food Institute elected new members to its board.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc., Matthews, N.C., announced that the merger transaction between the two companies was completed on Jan. 28.

David Bankson will assume the role of chief executive officer of Label Technology, Inc., succeeding his father John Bankson, who will remain as chairman of the company’s board of directors.

Avure Technologies named Jeff Williams as chief executive officer of the HPP equipment and services division.

Tyson Foods created several new leadership positions.