Los Angeles, CA — Industry pioneer Ron Udell, founder of Softgel Technologies, Inc., where he spent 25 years, was remembered warmly after news of his passing spread. He was just two weeks shy of his 70th birthday. “Ron was a good loyal friend,” said Heather Wainer, WholeFoods Magazine publisher. “Our...
Chattanooga, TN — Longtime industry salesperson Thomas “Duke” Field, age 62, passed away at his home on Feb. 15. He was born on Aug. 30, 1955 in Orange, CA, and spent most of his formative years in Southern California — camping and skiing in Mammoth, CA, restoring cars and bodysurfing...
The last of the original founding members of Life Line Foods, Shirley A. Burks, passed on Feb. 10. Gary and Shirley Burks founded Life Line Foods, LLC in 1969. Gary’s vision and ideas would not have come to fruition without the dedicated support and hard work of his wife Shirley.
Christina Minardi was promoted to EVP of operations at Whole Foods Market, where she will co-lead the retailer’s integration with Amazon, reimagining the customer experience and driving ecommerce initiatives. She will also expand her responsibility for store and regional programs to four regions. Previously, Minardi oversaw 40 stores in three...
North Miami Beach, FL — Stanley Jacobson, owner of Country Health Store for 21 years and two-time president of the National Nutritional Foods Association [now NPA], passed on Aug. 7 at age 81. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Debra and his two children Margie and Andrew,...
Following the acquisition of Merical Inc., Linden Capital Partners LLC has named Operating Partner Brian Smith as the interim CEO. EAS Consulting Group, LLC has hired Domenic Veneziano as advisor for import operations. He is a veteran FDA specialist with over 24 years of experience. Krista McCay has been appointed...
