New CEO Takes Helm Of Utah-Based Associated Food Stores Co-Op

Neal Berube jokes that his term will be short as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores grocery cooperative, which last year rang up sales approaching $2 billion.

Glidewell Distributing Links With National Grocery Co-Op

January 30, 2012 Glidewell Distributing

Glidewell Distributing of Fort Smith has received final approval for membership with national grocery supplier AWG.

Globe Announces New Gas Charbroiler Models

January 27, 2012 Globe Food Equipment

Globe Food Equipment announced new cast options for their Gas Charbroiler line. Charbroilers are available with Stainless Steel Radiant (-SR models), Cast Iron Radiant (-CR models) for durability and even heat retention, and with Cast Iron Char Rock Racks (-RK models) to hold the char rocks in place. Available in 15”, 24”, 36” and 48” widths, Globe Gas Charbroilers are made of stainless steel with double wall construction.

Vollrath Adds Five New District Sales Managers Throughout United States, Canada & Europe

January 27, 2012 The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

Vollrath Vice-President of Foodservice Sales Dennis Park announced the recent addition of five new District Sales Managers to the Vollrath team, expanding the company’s national and international presence. Van Bennett is the new DSM for the mid-Atlantic Region, Jason Mercil will be the DSM for Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Mathieu Hivon will be managing Quebec, Canada. Taco Wijbenga will take on the role as the new Area Sales Manager for Europe, assisted by Nicolas Rouas as the DSM for France, Belgium, Luxembourg and part of Switzerland.

WWMB To Host Foodservice Teachers At Cheese-Education Symposium In May

The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) seeks 10 postsecondary foodservice instructors to participate in an expenses-paid, three-day tour of cheesemaking in Wisconsin as well as participate in a developmental symposium for cheese educational resources, May 20-23, 2012. Deadline for application is March 16, 2012.