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Acosta.indd 1 12/15/16 12:54 PM Calendar OFFICIAL PUBLICATION January DDBC of Southern California 7 – DDBC Dinner/Dance & Instal- www.ddbcsocal.org lation of Officers, Summit House Restaurant, Fullerton. Information: 562-947-7016. In This Issue: 17 – Martin Luther King Day. 21-24 – Winter Fancy Food Show, San Francisco. Information: February Awards Night www.specialtyfoods.com. The DDBC kicks off 2017 right by honoring its Award winners from 2016 at the February February meeting, traditionally one of the best-attended membership meetings of 5 – Super Bowl LI, Houston. the year. This year features the induction of Sue Bargsten (DPI Specialty Foods) 8 – WAFC/Illuminators Rally into the Hall of Fame; and also honors Damian Valdez (Super King Markets) as Luncheon, Old Ranch CC, Seal the 2016 Retailer of the Year and Vic Chiono (Coca-Cola Minuted Maid) and Jim Beach. Hardy (GlenOaks Farms) as the 2016 Suppliers of the Year. Individual stories 12-15 – National Grocers Associa- and photos of the honorees begin on Page 8. tion Show, Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas. Information: A look at V&V Supremo Foods www.nationalgrocers.org/events. For more than 50 years, V&V Supremo Foods has been manufacturing Hispanic 20 – President’s Day. cheese products from its humble beginnings on the South side of Chicago. The 21 – DDBC Awards Night, Em- company’s success now stretches across the country. Read more about the history bassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. In- of this pioneering company on Page 5. formation: 562-947-7016. March Also in this issue 1-2 – Unified Grocers Sell- abration, Ontario Convention Center. The incoming President’s Message from Dave MacDonald (HP Hood); news Information: from several segments of the perishable foods industry; and an expanded Calen- www.unifiedgrocers.com. dar of Events. 10-12 – Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim. Information: www.expowest.com. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day. Advertiser index 21 – DDBC Membership meeting, Acosta 2 GlenOaks 17 Embassy Suites Hotel, Garden Advantage Sales 19 Horizon Sales 4 Grove. Information: 562-947-7016. Cacique, Inc. 20 Marin Cheese 26 25-29 – American Bakers Associa- Coca-Cola Minute Maid 15 Super King Markets 13 tion Convention, Boca Raton, Fla. In- DPI Specialty Foods 9 V&V Supremo Cover More calendar Page 26
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LIV NO. 1 2017 • ISSN 00117862 §Eddie Goldstein, 1977; §Pete Uraine, 1978; §Art Jelin, 1979; §A.A. “Bud” Moorman, 1980; Ken Hanshaw, 1981; Eleanor Bennett, 1982; Gary Illingworth, Executive Director: Susan Steele 1983; §Harold Davis, 1984; John Vitale, 1985; Eddie Hoggatt, 1986; Don Fisher, OFFICERS: President: Dave MacDonald (Hood Foods); First Vice Presi- 1987; §Fred Brandt, 1988; Diane Beecher, 1989; Les Taylor, 1990; Bob Johnson, dent: Jaime Prager (Albertsons/Vons/Pavilion); Second Vice President: Damian 1991; §Jerry Lewis, 1992; Dave Wolff, 1993; Dave Fernandez, 1994; Kathie Valdez (Super King Markets); Third Vice President: Nancy Tyler (Acosta); Porter, 1995; John Brass, 1996; Jim Veregge, 1997; §Bernie Brener; §Jean Secretary: Emily Aguilar (Daisy Brand); Treasurer: Donna Harkema (Farmer Dreshner, 1998; Cindy Mulvaney, 1999; Mark Miale, 2000; Mickey Gold, 2001; John); Advisor: Silvia Quiroz (Cardenas Markets) Andre Mesropian, 2002; Joe Rodriquez, 2003; Pete Hejny, 2004; Manny Marin, DIRECTORS: Robert Burke (Emkay Food Brokers); Mary Crocker (Alta 2005, Jim Roesler, 2006; Sue Bargsten, 2007; Steve Nguyen, 2008; Matt Reeve, Dena Dairy); Della Frorenza (Red Apple Cheese; Matt Hebert (Insight Food Sales); 2009; Robin Bell, 2010; Gayle DeCaro, 2011; Dennis McIntyre, 2012, Silvia Debbie Jones (Albertsons/Vons/Pavilion); Dave Sibell (Unified Grocers); Annette Quiroz, 2013; Laura Taketomo, 2014; Miriam Welch, 2015; Melissa Griffin, 2016. Uehara (Nasser Co., Inc.); Lulu Vargas (Magnolia Foods), Jim Veregge (Unified PRESIDENTS AWARD: §Don Lee, 1992; §Louis Vitale, 1995; §A.A. Grocers). “Bud” Moorman, 1997; Diane Beecher, 1998; Eleanor Bennett, 1999; Mark Dixon, PAST PRESIDENTS: §Sydney Fisher, 1960; §Loyd Knutson, 1961; §Sam 2007; Debra Zimmerman, 2012. Freed, 1962; §Harry Schneider, 1963; §Earl Anderson, 1964; §Leo Cohen, 1965; LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: §Walt Scheck, 1999; §Ken Tisdell, §Art Jelin, 1966; §George Hobbs, 1967; §Eli Coleite, 1968; Bill Trapani, 1969; 2001; Larry English, 2001; Charlice Makowski, 2005; Mark Roth, 2006; Tom §Pete Uraine, 1970; §Otto Schirmer, 1971; §John Andikian, 1972; Ted Hopkins, Ilharreguy 2006; John Vitale, 2010; Terry Fyffe, 2011; Mickey Gold, 2012; §Bill 1973; §Stan Coop, 1974; §Ray Ferry, 1975; §A.A. “Bud” Moorman, 1976; Bill MacAloney, 2012; Gilbert de Cardenas, 2013; Eleanor Bennett, 2014; Kevin Schwartz, 1977; Eleanor Bennett, 1978; §Bob Garcia, 1979; §Harold Davis, 1980; Davis, 2014; Tom Keyes, 2015; Ralph Levy, Mark Levey, Alan Levey & Normark Randall Chew, 1981; Gary Illingworth, 1982; §Ken Tisdell, 1983; John Vitale, & Associates, 2016; Gary Illingworth, 2017. 1984; Gary Provenzano, 1985; Joe Jimenez, 1986; Dick Schwebe, 1987; Diane SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR: §George Hobbs, 1975; §Lou Agrati, 1976; Beecher, 1988; Joe Matyasik, 1989; Don Fisher, 1990; Mark Stringer, 1991; §Jerry §Chico Santillan, 1977; Mark Levey, 1978; §Morrie Rosenfeld, 1979; §Ken Lewis, 1992; Mark Dixon, 1993; Kathie Porter, 1994; Jim Allumbaugh, 1995; Jim Tisdell, 1980; §Walt Scheck, 1981; Larry English, 1982; §Bob Garcia, 1983; Ted Veregge, 1996; Rona Reeves, 1997; Joy Sawhill, 1998; Debra Zimmerman, 1999; Hopkins, 1984; Bob Fetzner, 1985; Joe Wilson, 1986; §Claus Simon, 1987; §Joe Peter Hejny, 2000; Jeff Merrill, 2001; Bill Hankes, 2002, Manny Marin 2003-04; Malin, 1988; Tom Keyes, 1989; §Creighton Wiggins, 1990; Gary Illingworth, Bob Dressler, 2005; Jon Amidei, 2006; Sue Bargsten, 2007; §Rigo Landeros, 1991; Paul Yates, 1992; Rob Willardson, 1993; Mark Dixon, 1994; Dick Schwebe, 2008; Rey Garza, 2009; Lisa Juarez, 2010; Stacy Gilbert, 2011; Neil Swanson, 1995; Jim Allumbaugh, 1996; Paul Christianson, 1997; Rona Reeves, 1998; Bill 2012; Bill Mackie, 2013; Connie Thatcher, 2014; Cheryl Van Den Hende, 2015; Schwartz, 1999; Jim DeKeyser, 2000; Burhan Nasser, 2001; Jeff Merrill, 2002; Silvia Quiroz, 2016. Bill Hankes, 2003; John Brass, 2004; Debra Zimmerman, 2005, Jack Taylor, 2006; HALL OF FAME: §Harry Schneider, 1983; §Sam Freed and §Ralph Levey, Jon Amidei and Bob Dressler, 2007; Paul Miller, 2008; Monica Stone, 2009; Judy 1984; §Pete Uraine, 1985; §Al Berger, 1986; §Eddie Goldstein and §George Norton, 2010; Ann Dressler and Rey Garza, 2011; Lisa Juarez, 2012; Fred Rowen, Hobbs, 1987; §A.A. “Bud” Moorman, 1988; §Morrie Rosenfeld and §Claus 2013; Craig Covell and John Nielsen, 2014; Barbara Dolbee, 2015; Vic Chiono and Simon, 1989; §Otto Schirmer and §Andy Stylianou, 1990; §Ray Ferry, 1991; §Bob Jim Hardy. Garcia and §Art Jelin, 1992; §Lou Agrati, 1993; §Bernie Brener, 1994; Mark § — Deceased. 4 DDBC News, January-February 2017 Cover Story Rich traditions carry on at V&V Supremo Based in Chicago, but with the taste of Michoc á n, Mexico (Editor’s note: The following story was provided by V&V Supremo.) V&V Supremo celebrated its 50 year an- niversary in 2014. Founders Gilberto Villaseñor and Ignacio Villaseñor hailed from the dairy- centric state of Michoacán, Mexico and re- sponded to a longing in their Chicago com- munity for fresh cheese that evoked the countryside of Mexico. The quintessential queso fresco was born V&V Supremo offers a full line of Mexican cheeses in colorful packaging. in 1964, and a full product line developed over the years with the deepest commitment to quality and authenticity. Little did cheese suitable for stringing or melting. A Gilberto and Ignacio realize that the logo This American Dream came unique, yet familiar flavor and texture make they would eventually use on their packag- this a supremely user-friendly item, and the ing would attain icon status throughout the true due to an unwavering hero of the plate. This dynamic duo of pre- greater Chicago area, and that the V&V dedication to excellence; more mium Mexican-style melting cheese is Supremo® brand was destined to be ac- than a half-century later, the crafted in Wisconsin, the State that is every claimed across the United States. bit as synonymous with top-quality dairy This American Dream came true due to company maintains this focus. products as is Michoacán, Mexico. an unwavering dedication to excellence; V&V Crema is a versatile item inspired more than a half-century later, the company wholesome, and consistent product. The from the Mexican countryside to be used maintains this focus. Sons of the founders, concept here is not just to be the best, but as a silky garnish, or in cooking wherever and first cousins Gilberto Villaseñor II and to always, and unequivocally be the best. sour cream, buttermilk, or yogurt are called Philip Villaseñor sustain original values This is whole food, natural food, not any- for. This crema is rich, pourable, and full- while introducing a steady stream of inno- where close to processed, and free of addi- flavored with a slight tang from natural cul- vations through state-of-the-art technology tives. Artisanal in style, Old World in tradi- tures. Clean and pure dairy flavor sums up and progressive business practices. tion. This is cheese made by folks dedicated the distinct profile of this crema. The V&V level of excellence is initially to the proposition that passion must be the V&V Chorizo is, first and foremost, achieved by starting with a pristine foun- main ingredient. made from whole-muscle, which means dation-the milk. V&V knows its farmers, At this point, V&V Chihuahua® brand genuine meat, with no mystery involved. It the farmers know their cows, and the cows cheese is legendary, and having it simply is 80% lean, with no added filler or water – are treated well and with respect. Grade A, melted on a tortilla has proven to be a match a true Mexican-style full-flavored, robust whole milk is sourced from small farms in made in heaven. The rich, buttery flavor of sausage that is true to tradition – the real the Midwest, from family farmers who care this product is unsurpassed, and to experi- deal. Necessary for traditional applications enough to pledge that the milk has no added ence a simple Chihuahua® brand quesadilla such as eggs, beans and potatoes, but magi- artificial growth hormones ... no rBGH, no melting cheese is to become a Chihuahua® cal when added to ground meat dishes such rBST, no mega-farms. convert. American staples such as pizzas, as meatballs, hamburgers and chili. The V&V level of excellence continues mac & cheese, grilled sandwiches, and cas- All of these items have the V&V fami- with superlative quality control which ex- seroles can only benefit from Chihuahua® lies’ stamp of approval, and are crafted with ceeds industry standards. This cheese is pro- brand cheese. V&V Oaxaca String Cheese a quaint, more than a half-century of the duced and handled meticulously at every is crafted like the original item from old notion that the customer deserves only critical control point, resulting in a pure, Mexico. It is a fine, rich, deeply milky the best.
DDBC News, January-February 2017 5 President’s Message Innovation, along with Tradition been a great part of the DDBC’s positive These are the keys to momentum. continued success for I am honored to introduce to you the 2017 Board and their committee the Council & DDBC assignments: • Nancy Tyler, Acosta – Membership By DAVE MACDONALD Election and 3rd V.P. HP Hood • Dave Sibell, Unified Grocers – Spring 2017 DDBC President Golf and Housing • Della Frorenza, Red Apple Cheese – 2017 will be another exciting year for Welcoming and Big Cheese the DDBC. My main goal will be to offer • Emily Aguilar, Daisy Brand – Secretary up new ideas as well as staying true to the • Annette Uehara, Nasser – Election and traditions of the DDBC. It is my privilege Dinner Dance to serve as President and I look forward to • Mary Crocker, Alta Dena – Dinner the challenge. Dance I was introduced to the DDBC 10 years • Donna Harkema, Farmer John – ago by participating in a few of the Tuesday Treasurer night dinner meetings and also attending the • Jim Veregge, Unified Grocers – annual Seminar with my wife and Dave MacDonald, HP Hood Program colleagues. I truly enjoyed the annual events 2017 DDBC President • Jaime Prager, Albertsons/Vons/Pavilion and having the ability to interact with so – Big Cheese and 1st V.P. many vendors as well as customers in such during our meetings. We are always looking • Matt Hebert, Insight Sales – Spring a well-planned and organized social setting. for new members and volunteers to help our Golf and Website I want to continue the momentum of our board throughout the year. I encourage and • Damian Valdez, Super King Markets – past that focuses on networking, educating welcome anyone interested to get involved. Golf, Membership and 2nd V.P. and giving back to our industry. We will This will be my third year as a DDBC • Lulu Vargas, Magnolia Foods – Spring continue to offer Scholarships to deserving Board Member and I have been very Golf students and donate as much as we can to fortunate to have been surrounded by many • Robert Burke, Emkay Food Brokers – those in need. enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers. DDBC News This year, another goal will be to grow 2017 will be no different as our DDBC • Debbie Jones, Albertson/Vons/Pavilion our membership base and increase board is once again ready to make this a – Housing and Membership attendance through innovative social great year. • Silvia Quiroz, Cardenas Markets – meetings. This will include table top I want to thank the 2016 board members Advisor and Scholarship & Seminar Liaison sampling events, which will enable vendors who have completed their terms. They have to sample and share their ideas to customers
DDBC Mission Statement To strengthen and promote the Dairy-Deli- Bakery Council by providing a forum where members can learn, build relationships and share ideas.
6 DDBC News, January-February 2017 49th DDBC National Seminar
The entrance to the Rancho Bernardo Inn, site of the 49th DDBC National Seminar, is both beautiful and welcoming. 2017 Seminar plans well underway Plans for sthe 49th DDBC National Seminar already are well underway, accord- ing to Gayle DeCaro (Gelsons Markets) and Silvia Quiroz (Cardenas Markets), who are serving as General Co-Chairmen. “The Seminar will be conducted at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego,” said Quiroz. “We looked at other locations but based on the very high satisfaction ratings of previous years and the length of time since we have held the Seminar at this prop- erty, we opted to return this year. “We are in the process of completing a great new Committee of volunteers, com- plete with many veterans, but also many newcomers, who already are offering some great insights,” she said. It’s very exciting to have so many willing to volunteer and so The veranda overlooking the golf course at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. many working on the Seminar for the first time.” The Seminar will be conducted Sept. 8- “We will have the theme soon, along with placed the Council’s most prestigious event 10, kicking off Friday morning with the Registration forms and other materials,” she there twice in the 1990s and the Seminar Tisdell Cup National Deli Scramble at the said. was a rousing success each time. resort course. “Also, we will be announcing our line- “The location is great, the food is out- One of the events remaining on the table up of speakers soon to give everyone the standing, and all the amenities of a world is the gift boxes of personal items for the opportunity to make plans to attend. class resort are on hand to make this year’s troops overseas. The response each of the “It has been nearly 20 years since the Seminar one to look forward to now ... and past years was overwhelming popular as last time the Seminar was conducted at to look back upon afterward,” Quiroz con- nearly every attendee took part. Rancho Bernardo. Previous committees cluded. DDBC News, January-February 2017 7 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee Sue Bargsten, DPI Specialty Foods By DAVE DANIEL the Retailer of the Year Award. She just fin- Editor, DDBC News ished a three-year term from 2014-2016. “I held just about every position on the It didn’t take long for Sue Bargsten of Board except Treasurer at one time or an- DPI Specialty Foods to learn of her honor other,” she said. “The most difficult one was of being selected to the Dairy Deli Bakery in 2003 when I was Chairman of the Holi- Council Hall of Fame by the past presidents day Dinner-Dance and Installation of Of- on Oct. 26. ficers. It was the year of the long strike and She was at the meeting trying to dodge it was difficult to get anyone to attend that the honor. year.” “I was wowed,” she admitted. “I was She also Co-Chaired the 2010 National thinking I still have a lot of time to go and Seminar and will Co-Chair the 2018 – the things to do before this comes around. I was 50th – Seminar with Irene Graves (Quest just not ready for this. I was humbled and Sales and Marketing). honored to be selected by so many great in- One can see she already is planning dividuals that have contributed to the Coun- ahead for the Council. cil.” Her start in the food industry was as in- She will be inducted into the DDBC’s auspicious as many … she was a “box girl” most prestigious group of honorees at the at the Montebello Market Basket in 1978, Feb. 21 meeting in Garden Grove. She be- the year she graduated from Fashion Insti- Sue Bargsten, DPI Specialty Foods comes the 51st member. tute of Design & Merchandising. 2016 DDBC Hall of Fame A quick glance at her DDBC resume . Previously, she had held part-time posts at shows she was ready years ago. K-mart and Fed-Mart before landing the gig She has served on the Board of Direc- was from 2002-2008. She served as Presi- at Market Basket. tors for extended terms twice. The first time dent in 2007, the same year she was awarded “I was with Market Basket until 1982 and worked my way up from box girl to Checker, Night Crew, and Price Change DDBC of Southern California Clerk. I remember pushing carts in the park- ing lot in high heels,” she recalled. Hall of Fame She moved to Hughes Family Markets 1983 — Harry Schneider. 2000 — Tom Keyes. in 1982 as a Checker at the Pasadena 1984 — Sam Freed, Ralph Levey. 2001 –– John Vitale. Hastings Ranch store and then became the 1985 — Pete Uraine. 2002 –– Bill Schwartz. Price Change Clerk there. 1986 — Al Berger. 2003 –– Ted Hopkins, Dick Schwebe. She was tapped to join the headquarters 1987 — Eddie Goldstein, George 2004 –– Diane Beecher, Stan Coop, staff, then located on San Fernando Road Hobbs. Jerry Lewis. down the street from Lawry’s California 1988 — A.A. “Bud” Moorman. 2005 –– Don Fisher, Rona Reeves. Center, a landmark culinary development 1989 — Morrie Rosenfeld, Claus 2006 –– Bill MacAloney, Rob which closed in 1991 after 30 years. Her Simon. Willardson. post at the main office was Scan System 1990 — Otto Schirmer, Andy 2007 –– Jim Veregge. Coordinator. “That consisted of price veri- Stylianou. 2008 –– Mark Dixon. fication, price audit at store level, ad pric- 1991 — Ray Ferry. 2009 –– Kathie Porter. ing for all stores, and training store audi- 1992 — Bob Garcia, Art Jelin. 2010 –– John Brass. tors,” she explained. 1993 — Lou Agrati. 2011 –– Jim DeKeyser, Burhan Another big break occurred in 1996 1994 — Bernie Brener. Nasser. when Dave Wolff, who handled all of the 1995 — Mark Levey. 2012 –– Jack Taylor. buying of perishable products, asked her to 1996 — Harold Davis. 2013 –– Jeff Merrill, Judy Norton. join his staff as Deli Buyer. By this time, 1997 — Eleanor Bennett, Joe Malin. 2014 –– Dave Daniel, Cheryl Hughes had moved into a larger facility in 1998 — Gary Illingworth, Ken Kennick. Irwindale and had expanded areas in the re- Tisdell. 2015 –– Jim Allumbaugh, Debra frigerated warehouse. 1999 –– Jo Ann Benci, Ken Zimmerman. Hanshaw. 2016 –– Sue Bargsten. Continued on Page 10 8 DDBC News, January-February 2017 Congratulations! We are so proud to congratulate all of the DDBC award winners, very well deserved honors all around!
Sue Bargsten DPI Specialty Foods Hall of Fame Inductee
Damian Valdez Jim Hardy Vic Chiono Super King Markets GlenOaks Farms Coca-Cola/Minute Maid Retailer of the Year Supplier of the Year Supplier of the Year
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DPISpecialty.indd 1 12/15/16 12:52 PM 2016 Hall of Fame inductee: Sue Bargsten Continued from Page 8
“There was a great group of people there, beginning with Dave,” she said. “Also, there was Jean Dreshner, Joe Rodriquez, Jim Veregge, and Jim McClaskey. We had a great group. “Jean was a great mentor to me … and became my best friend. She not only taught me how to buy products, she taught me how to run department orders, create ads, inven- tory control, category management … she taught me everything.” And it was the late Dreshner who intro- duced Bargsten to the Deli Council, as it was known then. “Jean had the work ethic, like I do, and we developed a great friend- ship. She brought me to my first Deli Coun- cil meeting and through her example and devotion to give to this organization is why I still continue to give time and mentor others so we can keep this organization strong and growing,” she said. “Some of my happiest memories are selling raffle tickets with Jean Sue Bargsten with husband Russ and “Mejia”. at Seminars and meetings. We always had fun together. “I was so excited to see so many new time supporter and donates its warehouse faces at the last Seminar in September. The “I was so excited to see so and refrigerated truck every year for the industry continues to change and new many new faces at the last Seminar to deliver and keep all the donated people are coming into it. The food indus- food items at the correct temperature. They try has always been a people industry and Seminar ... . The industry con- have been doing this for as long as anyone through Board meetings, Seminars and our tinues to change and new can remember. monthly meetings, you develop relation- “There are great people working here ships you use within your company and in people are coming into it. The who have all been involved with the DDBC. your personal life with friendships,” she food industry has always been Everyone in the food industry knows Alan added. a people industry and through Stock, Tom Ilharreguy, Andre Mesropian Hughes was sold to Seattle-based Qual- and Jeff Mejia,” she said. ity Food Centers (QFC) in 1998, which Board meetings, Seminars “Over the years, I have had the privilege quickly was acquired by Fred Meyer Co. and our monthly meetings, to work across the desk with many brokers and then absorbed into Kroger Co., which and vendors and consider all of them my rebranded the Hughes facilities into Ralphs you develop relationships you friends, including Mark Dixon, Irene and Grocery Co. stores. use within your company and Rob Graves, Joe Berg and Bob Firby. There She was one of many Hughes associates in your personal life.” are too many more to mention.” to move into the Ralphs headquarters in She is married to Russ and the couple th Compton. “I continued as a Deli Buyer un- celebrates their 30 anniversary in April. til 2007 and worked with another great Russ also is an industry veteran, starting as group of people in Ken Hanshaw, Les Tay- She closed out her career at Ralphs as a box boy for Gemco back in the day and rd lor, Paul Gianetto, Steve Nguyen, Dave the Service Deli/Bakery Coordinator and this year received his 43 year pin from Beale, Matt Reeves, Andre Mesropian, and Assistant Store Manager at Store No. 626 Albertsons. “I’m lucky to still have my Dad, Jim Roesler,” she said. until 2013, when she joined DPI Specialty who lives with us,” she said, “and we are “In 2007, I moved to the Meat and Fish Foods as the Vendor/Broker Relations Man- the happy parents of our pet Meija.” Department as a Category Manager and ager, where she oversees marketing events They have a vaction home in Dewey, worked with Laura Taketomo and Dean for DPI West and New Vendor Set Up and Ariz., near Prescott. “I love to go shopping Sandello. From 2008-10, I was a Category Marketing for vendors and brokers. and to take our friends and visitors to the Manager for Grocery/Deli and worked with “I love working at DPI, which has been casino there,” she said. Chuck Ackerman, Steve Lewis, Bob Cashen a member of the DDBC since the begin- Please join the DDBC on welcoming her and Nancy Tyler.” ning,” she said. “This company is a long- into the Hall of Fame.
10 DDBC News, January-February 2017 Busy calendar 2017 Board hard at work of events ahead as 2017 unfolds A busy year is planned for the Dairy Deli Bakery Council (DDBC) of Southern California, beginning Jan. 7, with the annual Dinner Dance/Installation of Of- ficers. This year’s inaugural The 2017 DDBC Board of Directors, elected in November, held its first event will be held at the posh official meeting the first week of December. The meeting was a transitional Summit House Restaurant in get-together with outgoing 2016 Board members to transfer Committee as- Fullerton. signment materials and to get a head start on the New Year. This meeting Below is a year-long schedule was held at a Marie Callendar’s restaurant in Rowland Heights. From left of DDBC activities. For other in- are Robert Burke, Sue Bargsten, Laura Taketomo, Dave MacDonald, Silvia Quiroz, Matt Herbert, Emily Aguilar (obscured behind Jim Veregge while dustry related events, see the cal- ordering from a server), Veregge, Della Frorenza, Nancy Tyler, Cynthia endar that starts on Page 3 and Yarak, and Executive Director Susan Steele. The photo was snapped by a continues on Page 26. server using Robert Burke’s cell phone. February 21 – DDBC Awards Night, Embassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. March 21 – DDBC Member- ship Meeting, Embassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. April 27 – DDBC Spring Golf Tournament, location to be an- nounced. May 23 – DDBC’s Fourth Jean Dreshner Memorial Casino Night, Embassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. July 20 – DDBC Membership Meeting, Embassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. September 8-10 – 49th Many Past Presidents of the DDBC met in late October to nominate, discuss and DDBC National Seminar, determine the 2016 Award winners. Some of them are pictured here. From left Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Di- are Rey Garza (2009), Silvia Quiroz (2016), Rona Reeves (1997), Jim Veregge (1996), Jeff Merrill (2001), Bob Dressler (2005), Mark Dixon (1993), Sue ego. Bargsten (2007), Neil Swanson (2012), Connie Thatcher (2014), and Lisa Juarez October 17 – DDBC Mem- (2010). bership Meeting, Embassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. Send your industry news to: November 14 – DDBC Mem- Editor, DDBC News bership Meeting & Election P.O. Box 4533 Night, Embassy Suites Hotel, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Garden Grove. email: [email protected]
DDBC News, January-February 2017 11 2016 Retailer of the Year Damian Valdez, Super King Markets It was a busy, but highly ery to his previous duties as Buyer for Dairy, Deli and Frozen; in October he rooted the productive and memorable Dodgers to the National League West title. year on and off the job In November he and his wife Blanca cel- ebrated their 10-year anniversary with a By DAVE DANIEL cruise to the Mexican Riviera, returning Editor, DDBC News back in time to host Thanksgiving Dinner for their extended family. The past year was a challenging yet re- All in all not a bad year – except for the warding year for Damian Valdez, capping Dodgers losing in the playoffs. it all off by being recognized as the Retailer As he begins his second year of his three- of the Year from Super King Markets by year term on the Board of Directors in 2017, the Dairy Deli Bakery Council (DDBC) of he has volunteered to help out with the Golf Southern CA. Tournament again, and will serve on the Here is a brief recap of 2016 from Membership Committee and Awards Com- Valdez: In January he sat in his first meet- mittee. “I am willing to help the DDBC in ing as a member of the Board of Directors any way that I can,” he said. for the DDBC. In February he suffered the “I have enjoyed my time on the Board,” sudden loss of his father, “May he rest in he said. “I really did not know what to ex- peace,” Valdez said. In April, he helped or- Damian Valdez pect going in, but it felt quite natural and it ganize the annual DDBC Spring golf tour- really wasn’t very time consuming for me. nament; then in July, he helped open Super I felt it was just the right amount of work to King’s seventh – and largest – store in the motion to Senior Buyer for Super King get me involved with the Board and to par- growing chain; in August, he got a big pro- Markets, adding the Service Deli and Bak- ticipate. Maybe my experience will help more people to participate in the future.” The month of August traditionally has been slow for meeting purposes, which worked perfectly for Valdez because of his DDBC of Southern California promotion to Senior Buyer. “This new role offers me new and excit- Retailers of the Year ing challenges which I look forward to tack- 1975 –– Stan Coop. 1996 — John Brass. ling. My goal is to add value to our already 1976 — Bill MacAloney. 1997 — Jim Veregge. thriving departments.The Super King fam- 1977 — Eddie Goldstein. 1998 — Jean Dreshner. ily strongly believes that the key to success 1978 — Pete Uraine. 1999 –– Cindy Mulvaney. in this industry is to have a strong team in 1979 — Art Jelin. 2000 — Mark Miale. place. 1980 — A.A. “Bud” Moorman. 2001 –– Mickey Gold. “I can rely on Javier Rios (Bakery 1981 — Ken Hanshaw. 2002 –– Andre Mesropian. buyer); Gregory Nathanson (DDF 1982 — Eleanor Bennett. 2003 –– Joe Rodriquez. buyer);Varouj Grigorian (Service Deli 1983 — Gary Illingworth. 2004 –– Pete Hejny. buyer); Vicken Arslanian (Deli Merchan- 1984 — Harold Davis. 2005 –– Manny Marin. diser) as my team. 1985 — John Vitale. 2006 –– Jim Roesler. “We bring a lot of years of experience 1986 — Eddie Hoggatt. 2007 –– Sue Bargsten. and knowledge collectively to our respec- 1987 — Don Fisher. 2008 –– Steve Nguyen. tive fields. We are excited to see what 2017 1988 — Fred Brandt. 2009 –– Matt Reeve. holds in store for us.” 1989 — Diane Beecher. 2010 –– Robin Bell. SK currently has 7 Service Delis and 6 1990 — Les Taylor. 2011 –– Gayle DeCaro. Bakery departments as well as DDF offer- 1991 — Bob Johnson. 2012 –– Dennis McIntyre. ings across all 7 locations. “We pride our- 1992 — Jerry Lewis. 2013 –– Silvia Quiroz. selves on the quality, service and prices,” 1993 — Dave Wolff. 2014 –– Laura Taketomo. Valdez continues. “The communities we 1994 — Dave Fernandez. 2015 –– Miriam Welch. service can’t help but brag about how much 1995 — Kathie Porter. 2016 –– Damian Valdez. they love Super King.” Continued on Page 20 12 DDBC News, January-February 2017
2016 Supplier of the Year Vic Chiono, Coca-Cola/Minute Maid of chilled and frozen products that Giving back, helping consumers clamor for during their trips to the grocery store. He is always among the out are key parts of first to volunteer his services and contribute his on-the-job routine products to DDBC events, from Seminars to golf tournaments and everything in By DAVE DANIEL between. Editor, DDBC News “I am honored to receive this award,” he said. “I take my hat off to the Dairy Deli Vic Chiono is one of those guys who Bakery Council, which has done such a loves to give back. His work with various great job since 1960, especially staying charitable organizations is commendable focused on the perishable foods segments. and he credits the company he works for Most importantly, the Council does a and the people he works with as being so phenomenal amount of work for education, good he has the luxury of some time to help from scholarships to the Seminar. others. “There are so many talented and He has been an active supporter of the dedicated people that have served on the Dairy Deli Bakery Council (DDBC) of Board of Directors over the years and the Southern California for years and is DDBC has been so consistent over the years honored to be selected as 2016 Supplier of when so many other things are not. the Year along with Jim Hardy. They will Vic Chiono “I am blessed to be in this industry,” he be presented their awards at the Feb. 21 added. “I have met the greatest people in Awards Night Dinner in Garden Grove. for Coca-Cola North America Minute Maid the world from grocers to manufacturers Chiono is Vice President of Sales, West Division, which encompasses the vast array and so many other people. My company has done a great job in supporting me and the great people working with me have allowed me to do things I otherwise would not have DDBC of Southern California been able to do.” He celebrates his 30th year with Coca- Suppliers of the Year Cola this year, but his involvement in the 1975 — George Hobbs. 1997 — Paul Christianson. food industry goes back much further. 1976 — Lou Agrati. 1998 — Rona Reeves. “When I was 10 years old, I sorted 1977 — Chico Santillan. 1999 –– Bill Schwartz. bottles and swept the parking lot at my 1978 — Mark Levey. 2000 — Jim DeKeyser. Dad’s store in Vallejo. When I was 16, I got 1979 — Morrie Rosenfeld. 2001 –– Burhan Nasser. a job at Safeway as a bag boy,” he said. 1980 — Ken Tisdell. 2002 –– Jeff Merrill. He credits his father, Armando, with 1981 — Walt Scheck. 2003 –– Bill Hankes. instilling his work ethic as a youngster. “My 1982 — Larry English. 2004 –– John Brass. father was the youngest store manager in 1983 — Bob Garcia. 2005 –– Debra Zimmerman. Safeway history,” he recalled. “He was the 1984 — Ted Hopkins. 2006 –– Jack Taylor. manager of the store in Weed, California at 1985 — Bob Fetzner. 2007 –– Jon Amidei and Bob Dressler. age 18. He spent 44 years with Safeway. 1986 — Joe Wilson. 2008 –– Paul Miller. He loved the people and he loved the work. 1987 — Claus Simon. 2009 –– Monica Stone. He taught us all how to work and get the 1988 — Joe Malin. 2010 –– Judy Norton. job done and to do it better than anyone else 1989 — Tom Keyes. 2011 –– Ann Dressler and Rey Garza. … to give it everything you’ve got every 1990 — Creighton Wiggins. 2012 –– Lisa Juarez. day. He was a real mentor to me.” 1991 — Gary Illingworth. 2013 –– Fred Rowen. Obviously, Chiono came by the grocery 1992 — Paul Yates. 2014 –– Craig Covell and John business honestly and still follows the paths 1993 — Rob Willardson. Nielsen. his father, now 87, taught him. 1994 — Mark Dixon. 2015 –– Barbara Dolbee. He remained at Safeway until he was 22. 1995 — Dick Schwebe. 2016 –– Jim Hardy and Vic Chiono. He became a checker and worked on the 1996 — Jim Allumbaugh. Continued on Page 18 14 DDBC News, January-February 2017 Congratulations to these dynamic members of DDBC
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CocaCola.indd 1 12/16/16 7:32 AM 2016 Supplier of the Year Jim Hardy, GlenOaks Farms etables. He left in 1975 to join Bradshaw Popular co-owner of South, Inc. for 7 years, working for Dale popular drinkable Gaffney in the Frozen Division as a Senior Account Executive. yogurt company has a He was there 7 years before resigning to open his own brokerage, the Kay-D Co. few tales to tell with David Freedheim. The year was 1982 By DAVE DANIEL and that is when Hardy joined the Deli Editor, DDBC News Council, as it was known then. He was awarded the Big Cheese in October 1986. Jim Hardy has a wealth of stories cover- Kay-D grew to a major player over the ing his career in the food industry, from a years, representing nearly 50 principals with youngster stirring the tomato sauce while a staff of 47. “It was pretty significant at standing on a stool in his aunt and uncle’s that time,” he said. “At one time we were Italian deli/restaurant to the last 30-plus the largest cheese broker in Southern Cali- years as co-owner of GlenOaks Farms ... fornia. Jack Taylor had the service deli busi- and lots of experiences in-between. ness, Normark had Land O Lakes, but we His companies’ support of the DDBC had lines such as Tillamook, Champignon, over the years has helped him be selected Messana, Kaukauna, President Brie. We as the 2016 Supplier of the Year, along with launched marquee brands Ballpark Franks, Vic Chiono of Coca-Cola Refreshments. He International Delight creamers and Lactaid Jim Hardy will receive the Award at the Feb. 21 Awards Milk into the Southern California market. Night meeting in Garden Grove. We also represented numerous other lines. “I was pretty much raised in the food We purchased Al Resnick’s brokerage and business because of my family,” he said. “I added some other big names as clients. remember my ‘reward’ for stirring the pasta brokerage started by two Air Force veter- The start of Kay-D was not all glorious. sauce was a bowl of it along with a big hunk ans who specialized in sales to military “It took 90 days for us to get our first com- of bread. I was raised with wonderful aro- bases around the world. mission check, $90,” he recalled. “It was mas of Italian cooking and the smell of “I got the job and moved to Germany, for Zippidy Dip, a packaged dip mix that hanging meats and cheeses in the deli.” Ursula’s birthplace. Webco, which was we sold to a couple of retail chains. They While his first “reward” may have been founded in 1957 and still doing business aren’t around anymore.” tasty, he got his first real paycheck at age today, was the greatest experience in learn- Kay-D was sold to Bradshaw in 1997 … 16 as a courtesy clerk (nee: box boy) at a ing the brokerage business,” he said. “I and three months later Bradshaw was ac- Ralphs store in Glendale. “I was promoted worked the Northern Area Command and quired by Crossmark. Hardy had a 5-year to ‘bakery boy’ and started work at 4 a.m. sold to commissaries, special services, and contract and stayed with that company un- to receive the bakery products,” he said. “I other military customers in Italy, Germany til he moved to GlenOaks Farms full-time thought it was great because it allowed me and other areas where there was a military in 2002. He, Neil Donavan and two inves- to play sports in high school.” base.” tors had started that company in 1984. “We He was promoted to apprentice clerk and The family returned to California and all first met at Conkie Johnston’s office in that allowed him to eat lunch at the Bob’s brought with them a cuckoo clock – like ev- Glendale and saw an opportunity for a Big Boy (every day) just down the street eryone else, a VW and most importantly a drinkable yogurt,” he recalled. “When we from the store. That’s where he met a foun- new baby… middle daughter Teresa. Hardy walked outside, we realized we didn’t have tain girl, Ursula, whom he married when went to work for Morton Frozen Foods, a name for the new company. We looked he was 18. They celebrated their 57th Anni- starting as a territory rep and moving up to around and Neil noticed we were standing versary in 2016. District Sales Manager. In 1967, he moved on Glen Oaks Blvd., so that’s how we came He stayed with Ralphs for three more to Scholle Co., the largest producer of bag up with GlenOaks Farms.” years, earning promotions to Fourth Man and box dairy containers as a Regional Sales It took about six months from that meet- before an offer from Market Basket to be- Manager. “I called on dairies all over the ing until the first product was ready. “I re- come Grocery Manager at one of their Pasa- western U.S.,” he said. member our first sale,” Hardy said. “It was dena stores. He stayed there two years be- In 1969 he joined Jones-Kelly Co., to Ken Hanshaw at Ralphs. fore deciding he didn’t want his future to which represented many frozen food lines, be in retail and interviewed with Webco, a including Banquet and Flavor Pak veg- Continued on Page 18
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2016 DDBC Suppliers of the year Vic Chiono Continued from Page 14 other passion is to help develop future leaders of tomorrow through organizations like the Illuminators Education Foundation and the night crew and stocking, working his way through college, first at DDBC, which offers scholarships to help young leaders of Solano JC and then at San Jose State. tomorrow. “It was a great job for me during college,” he said. “I would He and Barbara have been married 26 years. “She was a dental work Friday nights when I came home from school, then pull hygienist and raised our boys, who are both in college now. For Saturday and Sunday shifts. I would work 24 hours in three days the past 6 years, she has worked for a company that finds assisted and the pay was good money, I think $12.50 an hour. It was a great living for families in need and probably works 80 hours a week, way to pay for school and then have some money in my pocket, but she loves helping people.” too.” Oldest son A.J. is a senior at Boise State University and youngest He left the retail side to take a sales position with Lever Bros. son Austin is a sophomore at Saddleback College and works at an in 1978. “I was a sales rep in Northern California and had around Albertsons store. 150 stores to call on. I sold soaps, detergents, margarine, toothpaste “My family has more than 400 years of working in the food and other items to all departments. Grocery items included Imperial industry,” he said. “My brother has over 40 years in the industry, margarine and Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup. my father 40+, and most of my cousins worked at Safeway stores “There was heavy competition against the likes of Procter & at one time for years.” Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive and sometimes selling wasn’t so When not at work or at a charity event, Chiono enjoys fishing, easy. You really learned how to make sure what you were offering traveling, and playing some golf with friends and family. was something that could benefit our customers. And it is even The family is planning a trip to Europe next year. “My wife more so today. worked in Switzerland for a year and we had the opportunity to “It doesn’t matter what you are selling or who you are selling take her parents there. I love heading to places like Mammoth or to, the fact is that it is way more competitive today,” he said. “There Lake Tahoe and just being with the family for a few days. I enjoy are more companies selling grocery products today, including the anything outdoors … 4-wheeling, hiking … anything.” He says likes of Costco, Wal-mart, Amazon, pharmacies and so many he is blessed to work in such a great industry and is thankful for all others.” the great people he has met over the years. He worked for Lever Bros. for 10 years, moving from Northern Please join the DDBC in saluting him as the 2016 Supplier of California, then to Southern California, then to New York City as the Year. a Field Operation Manager. “I traveled around the country training people and analyzing business,” he said. “Then I transferred to Cincinnati, back to Los Angeles, then to Portland, where I was the manager of the Northwest, which included seven states, selling to a large majority of chain and independent stores. There was a great variety of customers.” Jim Hardy He went to work for Coca-Cola in 1987, representing all Minute Maid products, frozen products and the new-to-market then chilled Continued from Page 16 products. “I also sold to Bud Moorman at Vons and I laugh every time I “When I started, the business was about 95 percent frozen think of one meeting with him. We were haggling over the sale product,” he said. “That has changed dramatically. Now, the price for a GlenOaks ad when Bud told me that he would just business is about 90 percent chilled product and the rest shelf stable display the yogurt with a sign saying ‘make an offer’,” he said. and frozen. The two investors were bought out and now the company is “The portfolio has changed over the years. Now, there are more owned by Hardy, Neil Donavan and his two sons, Shane and Kevin. juices and better-for-you drinks, such as fairlife ultra-filtered milk, GlenOaks Farms was the first drinkable yogurt to have an impact which has half the sugar and twice the protein; Suja, a cold-pressed on the marketplace. organic juice; and Zico coconut water … products that are a greater Hardy and his wife have lived in Monarch Beach/Dana Point amount of health benefits like less sugar and more protein. That is for 31 years. They have four grown children: Anthony, Melinda, what today’s consumers want.” Teresa, and Michelle (who is married to longtime DDBC member Besides the DDBC, Chiono is involved with the Illuminators Mike Polini) also, eight grandchildren and a great granddaughter. and this year serves as President of the Illuminators Educational Hardy remains active in the industry and still enjoys calling on Foundation. He also is active with the City of Hope, Olive Crest, the Trade. He believes this is an important part of his life that and the Boy Scouts of America. defines him as a person. His passion offers support to people that are a less fortunate Please join the DDBC in saluting Hardy on his selection as the than we are. He truly admires and tries to support so many charities 2016 Supplier of the Year. like the City of Hope, Olive Crest and Boy Scouts of America. His
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2016 Retailer of the Year Damian Valdez, Super King Markets Continued from Page 12 the owners’ vision,” he said. begins his first day of school, he feels as Like most grocery chains across the In addition to the growth at store level, grown up as his big sister. One thing I know country, SK is always looking to stay rel- SK expanded its current perishable ware- for sure is that he is not a shy boy and will evant during these changing times. “We house by adding an additional 25,000 probably want to help me give my accep- launched our Healthy Directions campaign square feet, “This investment will allow us tance speech in February,” Valdez said, re- toward the end of 2015 and really pushed it to seek out stronger, more aggressive buys calling the night J.J. joined him up front forward in 2016. Our banner focuses on on the perishable side,” he said. when Damian received the Big Cheese calling out Natural, Non-GMO, Gluten- Valdez entered the busy holiday season Award in 2015. Free, and Organic Items. Our selection con- after taking a break just before Thanksgiv- He is looking forward to the year end tinues to grow as we filter through requests ing as he and Blanca celebrated their 10th and is excited to see what 2017 holds in from our customers. We see the need to anniversary with a cruise. “It was really nice store for him and the SK family. “Growth expand our selection and will continue on to get away from all the emails and internet is always on the top of peoples’ minds, and this path in 2017,” he said. while at sea,” he said. “Occasionally I would SK is always looking for the right opportu- In July SK introduced its newest store get a message from a co-worker, but I would nity to present itself,” he said. to the community in Santa Ana. Formerly a respond with a photo I had taken of a per- One thing is for sure, however. Valdez Ralphs store this 55,000-square foot store fect sky. We had a great time, although we will be heavily involved in both his is a shadow of its former tenant. “Owner- did start to miss the kids near the end.” company’s business and growth … and with ship had a clear vision in mind before we Daughter Yuliana is 9 and J.J. is 4 and the DDBC. broke ground. Through hard work and col- both kids started school immediately after Please join the DDBC in saluting him as lective efforts we were able to bring to life Thanksgiving. “My son is ecstatic as he the 2016 Retailer of the Year.
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20 DDBC News, January-February 2017 Industry News Yogurt markets expected to expand According to a new market report pub- Per person per year yogurt consumption lished in December by Transparency Mar- Greek yogurt is the fastest in the U.S. was 7.7 in 2015. Whereas, per ket Research “Yogurts Market By Product person per year yogurt consumption of yo- Type (Traditional Yogurt, Australian Yogurt, growing product segment in the gurt was recorded at 11 kg in 2015. Low Icelandic Yogurt, Greek Yogurt, Non-Dairy North America yogurt market. per person per year consumption of yogurt Yogurt, Kids Yogurt and Other Yogurts), By Greek yogurt also accounts for is expected to be a major restraint for the Packaged Containers (Cups, Pouch, Tubs, growth of the North America yogurt mar- and Bottles), – North America Industry considerable revenue demand, ket demand. Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and second only to the traditional The report provides company market Forecast, 2016-2024” the North America share analysis of the various industry par- yogurt market was valued at USD $11.18 yogurts category. ticipants. Key players have also been pro- billion in 2015 and is expected to reach filed on the basis of company overview, fi- USD $14.59 billion by 2024, growing at a nancial overview, business strategies and CAGR of 3.0% from 2016 to 2024. recent developments. Major market partici- Yogurt is a diversified product. Besides However, the demand for kids’ yogurt is pants profiled in this report are Dannon Inc. the traditional yogurt, other varieties of yo- also due to the health benefits of yogurts. (U.S.), Fage International S.A (Luxem- gurts most commonly consumed are Greek Moreover, to augment the sale of kids’ yo- bourg), Chobani, LLC (U.S.), Yoplait USA, yogurt, Icelandic yogurt, Australian yogurt gurt the manufacturers are coming up with INC (U.S.), Noosa Yogurt LLC (U.S.), The and kids’ yogurt. new products with new taste and flavors at Icelandic Milk and Skyr Corporation (U.S.), Greek yogurt, Australian yogurt and Ice- a regular interval. As the commercially Stonyfield Farm (U.S.), Annie’s Home- landic yogurt, unlike traditional yogurts are available yogurt products tend to reach grown (U.S.), AtlantaFresh (U.S.) and Ber- strained yogurts. During the straining pro- product lifecycle maturity, the year- on-year keley Farms (U.S.) among others. cess, the yogurt is strained to remove the growth of the yogurt market is expected to North America yogurt market can be seg- extra liquid content commonly known as slow down during the forecast period in mented as follows: whey. Owing to the removal of whey, comparison to the last decade. North America Yogurt Market, by Product strained yogurt are denser and thicker, with In terms of packaged containers, the yo- Type relative high protein content. Greek yogurt gurt market has been segmented into cups, Traditional Yogurt and Icelandic yogurt are simple strained pouch, tubs and bottles. Yogurt pouch is Australian Yogurt yogurt. However, Icelandic yogurt, originat- projected to be the fastest growing pack- Icelandic Yogurt ing from Iceland, have a milder flavor in aged container segment in North America Greek Yogurt comparison to Greek yogurt. Whereas, Aus- during the forecast period. Cups accounted Non-Dairy Yogurt tralian yogurts are also strained yogurt but for the largest product segment in 2015, with Kids Yogurt mixed with honey for improved taste and 68.8% market share of the total North Other Yogurts flavor. Variety of kids’ yogurt are available America yogurt market demand. Owing to Transparency Market Research (TMR) for the consumers. Most of the kids’ yogurt the low packaging cost and ease of use, the is a global market intelligence company are generally organic yogurt with additional demand for yogurt cups is anticipated to providing business information reports and flavors for improved taste. grow during the forecast period. services. The company’s exclusive blend of In terms of product types, the yogurt mar- Packaging plays a crucial role in the suc- quantitative forecasting and trend analysis ket has been segmented into Traditional cess of dessert items such as yogurt. Hence provides forward-looking insight for thou- yogurt, Australian yogurt, Icelandic yogurt, companies are investing a considerable sands of decision makers. TMR’s experi- Greek yogurt, Non-dairy yogurt, Kids yo- amount on the development and diversifi- enced team of analysts, researchers, and gurt and other yogurts. cation of packaging materials to reduce cost, consultants use proprietary data sources Greek yogurt is the fastest growing prod- increase product attractiveness among con- and various tools and techniques to gather uct segment in the North America yogurt sumers and also to increase the shelf life of and analyze information. TMR’s data re- market. Greek yogurt also accounts for con- the packaged products. pository is continuously updated and re- siderable revenue demand, second only to By geography, the North America yogurt vised by a team of research experts so that the traditional yogurts category. Traditional market is segmented into the U.S. and the it always reflects the latest trends and in- yogurt is the largest product type owing to Rest of North America. Per person per year formation. 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DDBC News, January-February 2017 21 News from IDDBA Shopper behavior is 2017 focus for retailers Today’s retailers are focusing less on try,” said Eric Richard, education coordi- • Consumer Lifestyles overall growth and more on shopper behav- nator, IDDBA. “From store design and • Eating Trends ior, including developing smaller, more pro- online shopping options to increased • Technology and Marketing ductive stores; digital retailing and online sustainability and transparency in the prod- This themed narrative is then carried into shopping; and more tailored assortment ucts, retailers are creating an engaging atmo- each of the product chapters: Bakery, strategies by region and season. sphere – both brick-and-mortar and online – Cheese, Dairy, and Deli. The new format, This is one of many findings in What’s and expanding their product lines to attract exclusive interview content, and inclusion in Store 2017, the latest edition of the an- and retain today’s sophisticated shoppers.” of key insights, table interpretations, data nual trends publication from the Interna- With more than 30 years of credible re- callouts, and testimonials enable the reader tional Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ porting, What’s in Store is an essential re- to more efficiently tie back to the broader (IDDBA), and What’s in Store Online, a source for dairy, deli, bakery, foodservice, context and then dig deeper in each of the collection of more than 150 downloadable and cheese depart- product sections. graphs and tables, as well as links to white ments and industries, Additionally, What’s in Store 2017 fea- papers and trends articles. providing vital data tures redesigned tables, infographics that Other findings in the book’s “Economy on retail and market explain why the data matters, key insights, & Retail Trends” chapter include: trends, growth, and expert interviews, and more graphics to il- • Top hurdles facing retailers include vul- category changes lustrate best-in-class examples. nerability of regional supply chains to natu- shaping the food in- IDDBA members receive a free copy of ral and external disasters, continued growth dustry. What’s in What’s in Store as part of their membership. of e-commerce, and continued consolida- Store is a secondary Additional copies may be purchased; the tion. resource that is devel- price per copy is $99 for members and $399 • Transparency, social responsibility, and oped through both interviews with indus- for nonmembers. traceability continue to be important issues try experts and sourcing third-party data and (IDDBA is a nonprofit membership or- and considerations among retailers and trends. ganization serving the dairy, deli, bakery, manufacturers. This year’s edition features a continu- cheese, and supermarket foodservice indus- • Private label in the United States con- ous storyline to improve user efficiency and tries. Member companies enjoy many ben- tinues to grow and is a sector that grocers provide greater clarity for professionals efits and services including the annual semi- continue to explore, as consumers no longer needing to understand today’s retail world. nar and expo, leading-edge research, train- view these as no-name, lowest price, and Readers gain new insights and learn about ing programs, management tools, and an lesser option products. marketplace influences through five themes: annual trends report. For more information “Shopper behavior is playing a direct • The Economy & Retail Trends contact IDDBA at 608-310-5000 or visit role in the future of the retail food indus- • Channels and Competition iddba.org.) Fancy Foods Show features innovative ideas The Winter Fancy Food Show in San new foods, and make new connections. Other show highlights include: Francisco is shaping up to be the largest in “Specialty food sales are exploding right • Specialty Food Association’s 5th its 42-year history, with more of the latest now,” says Phil Kafarakis, president of the annual Leadership Awards Ceremony specialty foods and beverages to discover Specialty Food Association, which owns Sunday, Jan. 22. than ever before. and produces the Winter Fancy Food Show. • What’s New, What’s Hot showcase The show takes place Jan. 22-24 at “We’re seeing millennials and men with hundreds of on-trend products Moscone Center with 218,000 square feet emerging as key consumer groups, • “New Brands on the Shelf” area – almost 4 football fields – of exhibit halls, foodservice sales are experiencing featuring up-and-coming producers who are which will overflow with thousands of new impressive increases, while online shopping SFA Member Candidates. products from across the country as well as and retail serve as key consumer sales • Incubator Alley where new specialty from 30 countries. California will boast the channels. People are very interested in high food stars will display their products at the biggest show presence with more than 330 quality, great tasting food and specialty earliest stage. companies represented. foods offer both.” • Major food donation at show’s end to As the largest marketplace devoted Show highlights include a full range of Feed the Hungry. exclusively to specialty foods and beverages educational programming focused on smart The Specialty Food Association is a on the West Coast, the show is the place to growth and innovation targeted to all levels thriving community of food artisans, be for buyers from top names in retailing of the specialty food industry from importers and entrepreneurs. Learn more at and restaurants. Attendees spot trends, find newcomers to established manufacturers. specialtyfood.com. 22 DDBC News, January-February 2017 Latinos have increased $$ power Spending power will continue to grow Marketers and retailers have long rec- of growth in aggregate spending by Latino the past three years on goods and services, ognized the exceptional role Hispanic con- households than non-Latino households in such as furniture and in-home entertainment sumers play in their growth strategies. Sheer recent years. equipment, that fall in the category of “nest- numbers are one reason. Packaged Facts has uncovered a num- ing.” This has occurred even though the Over the next decade Latinos will ac- ber of findings about Latino spending pat- home ownership rate among Latinos con- count for more than half of the population terns that should capture the attention of tinues to be lower than average. growth in the United States. Ten years from marketers of financial services and other When it comes to running their house- now Hispanics will comprise one in every consumer services and products. One of the holds, Hispanics have increased spending five Americans. By mid-century Hispanics more compelling discoveries in the area of on personal services such as childcare ser- will be on the cusp of forming a majority of financial services is the fact that Hispanic vices, but they have cut back on spending the populations of California and Texas. consumers have recently registered an ex- on household products such as laundry and Yet, Hispanics embody far more than just ceptionally high increase in credit card own- cleaning products. This is a potentially omi- an extraordinarily fast-growing population ership, when historically they had a below- nous sign for marketers of consumer pack- segment of the American population. They average tendency to own and use credit aged goods because Latinos have tradition- now represent a market with outsize spend- cards. ally been stalwart customers for marketers ing power that will only continue to grow Between 2005 and 2015 the number of of laundry and cleaning products. in the future. Hispanics: Demographic and Latinos using credit cards jumped 44%. The Another unexpected finding is that over Consumer Spending Trends, 9th Edition, a 5.1 million additional Latinos with credit the past three years spending by Hispanic June 2016 Packaged Facts report, unmasks cards accounted for around half (49%) of consumers on new vehicles increased faster the simple but powerful formula that lies the growth in the number of consumers us- than it did for used vehicles. Traditionally, behind the recent remarkable growth in ing credit cards during this period. Latinos have been more drawn to purchas- Hispanic spending power. In addition, over the past decade the per- ing used vehicles. First, the number of Hispanic households cent increase in the number of Hispanic The underlying factors driving the dis- has been growing faster than the number of households owning insurance has been proportionate power of Latino consumers non-Hispanic households. Between 2012 greater than that experienced by non-His- (more rapid household growth + higher and 2015 Hispanic households grew 8.1% panic households. As a result, Latino house- growth in average spending) are likely to while other households increased just 3%. holds were responsible for 65% of the hold for the foreseeable future. In planning Second, average spending by Latino house- growth in the number of households with for the future, marketers in financial ser- holds during the same three-year period in- auto insurance and 52% of growth in the vices as well as in other industries should creased more rapidly than average spend- number of households with health insur- take note of the fact that Hispanic house- ing by non-Hispanic households (9.7% vs. ance. holds will continue to have an outsize im- 8.6%). These two basic variables (more Another noteworthy pattern in recent pact on consumer spending growth in a wide rapid household growth + higher growth in spending shifts on the part of Hispanic variety of areas. average spending) add up to a higher rate households is an increase in spending over – By Robert Brown & Ruth Washton Barriers remain for food waste, food recycling Food Marketing Institute (FMI), a mem- In addition to feeding hungry people, mals; the analysis is a guidepost for the ber of the Food Waste Reduction Alliance food retail respondents said they are also broader supply chain to divert from landfill. (FWRA), has joined with its collaborative investing in areas related to food waste re- “Grocery survey respondents noted that partners in the release of the November cycling (67%), food waste reduction (63%), they donate 25 percent of uneaten food for 2016 assessment of the industry’s contri- and food waste disposal (58%). Within human consumption; recycle 24 percent of butions to combating food waste. these investment areas, many companies their food waste via compositing and an- The Analysis of U.S. Food Waste among noted devoting capital and employee time other 24 percent to animal feed. We hope Food Manufacturers, Retailers, and Restau- into improving their food waste measure- our industry can continue to set an example rants highlights the most opportune areas ment and tracking. for the nation’s grocery shoppers to do their for investment in the reduction, repurposing FMI Senior Director of Sustainability, part to waste less food at home.” and recycling of uneaten food. Tax & Trade Andrew Harig said, “The as- FWRA has been conducting a food waste The majority of food retailers respond- sessment is a snapshot of a broader supply operations survey every other year since ing to the survey, 71 percent, indicated that chain effort to mitigate the instances of 2012 to collect information on food waste they are aggressively investing in areas to waste and ultimately get more uneaten food for manufacturers, retailers and wholesal- improve food donations. safely into the mouths of people and ani- ers, and restaurants.
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Jack Brown, 78 Jack H. Brown, former President and CEO of Stater Bros. Markets, died Nov. 13. He was 78. A native of San Bernardino, Brown be- gan his supermarket career as a box boy at Berk’s Market Spot in San Bernardino at the age of 13, sparking a sixty-five (65) year career in the grocery industry. Brown was passionate about the supermarket industry. He loved his “Family” of Employees and the loyal Stater Bros. customers who he proudly served since taking the helm of Stater Bros. Markets. He joined Stater Bros. in 1981 and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stater Bros. Markets for more than 35 years and as Chairman for Stater Bros. for more than 30 years. Brown be- Byron Allumbaugh came the Executive Chairman after appoint- Jack Brown ing Pete Van Helden to the position of Presi- Byron Allumbaugh dent and CEO earlier this year. ties, the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Byron Allumbaugh, who spent 39 years Brown was a proud Navy Veteran who Markets as a way to give back in a larger with Ralphs Grocery Co., including nearly served on active duty with the Pacific Fleet way. He was a founder of the Boys and Girls 20 years as chairman and CEO before his of the United States Navy during the Viet- Club of San Bernardino, and the Founding retirement, died in October from a massive nam era. His support of the military and our Chairman of Children’s Fund of San Ber- heart attack. nation’s veterans remains unparalleled. nardino County. He is the father of DDBC Hall of Famer In 2004, he received the “Friend of the Most recently, the California State Uni- and Past President Jim Allumbaugh, who Veteran Award” from the Riverside National versity Board of Trustees named the “Jack retired in 2016. Cemetery’s Veterans’ Advisory Committee H. Brown” College of Business and Public “Byron was a great leader and mentor to for his continued support of volunteer ser- Administration at CSU San Bernardino in many in our industry,” said Carole vices to Veterans and their families. He also July, 2016. Christianson, COO of the Western Associa- received the “Patriot Award” in 2011, the Brown will be remembered with love, af- tion of Food Chains (WAFC). highest award the Congressional Medal of fection, and by his countless acts of kind- Allumbaugh served as chairman and Honor Society can bestow upon an indi- ness. He was an incredibly thoughtful man CEO of Ralphs from 1976-1995 before re- vidual. whose accomplishments and generosity will tiring in January 1997. There were two In addition, Brown was one of 10 Dis- be remembered for many years to come. ownership changes during the time he was tinguished Americans to receive the 1992 Brown is survived by his wife Debbie, 3 in charge. He also served as president of “Horatio Alger Award” in Washington, daughters; J. Kathleen Smith (Michael the WAFC in 1972. He was chairman of the D.C., in recognition of his outstanding con- Smith), Cara Hoffman (Scott Hoffman) and Food Marketing Institute from 1982-1985. tributions to America and the “American Melissa Koss (Pete Koss), and 7grandchil- In 1996 he received the Horatio Alger Dream.” dren, Kaitlyn, Colleen, Caden, Dylan, Award, an award presentation in which Brown has received countless awards for Julianna, Jack Ryan and Emma. Brown “put the Horatio ribbon around his his contributions to the supermarket indus- Services have been held. neck.” try. In 2001, he received the California Gro- Services have been held. Donations may cers Association “Hall of Achievement be made to Hoag Hospital Foundation in Award” for a lifetime of dedication to the support of medical education at the Ronnie Send your industry news to: Grocery Industry, and in 2005, he received & Byron Allumbaugh Conference Center the prestigious “Sidney R. Rabb Award”, Editor, DDBC News at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular the Supermarket Industry’s highest award. P.O. Box 4533 Institute, Hoag Hospital; Hoag Hospital Brown has been recognized for his gener- Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Foundation, 330 Placentia Avenue, Newport osity in giving back to the “valued” com- email: [email protected] Beach, CA 92663. munities he loved and so proudly served. In 2008, he established Stater Bros. Chari-
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Gene Page, La Mexicana Salsa La Mexicana Salsa and Food Products Founder & CEO, Gene Page, who had been in the fresh produce business for more than 50 years, died in November. Services have been held. Page knew as a teenager in the 1940’s that he enjoyed the hard work, the early mornings and the fast pace business of the bustling Los Angeles produce market in the still blossoming city of down- town Los Angeles. Operating his own produce stands as a teen- ager and later owning two neighborhood markets by the time he was in his 30s. He soon after founded a wholesale produce com- pany and La Mexicana Salsa’s parent company, Crowers Market- ing, where he enjoyed 3 generations of the Page family working together in the family business for more than 25 years. La Mexicana Salsa is based in Vernon and began first produc- tion in the early 1980s, at a time when there was no standard for “fresh salsa.” In 1982, Page developed a fresh tomato and jalapeno salsa and named the salsa “La Mexicana” after his wife, Dora. The salsa remains such a phenomenal success that it has launched the brand as a household name in stores nationwide. La Mexicana salsa has set the standard for fresh salsa by using only the freshest veg- etables available and continues to redefine that standard to this day. Norwegian Cheese No. 1 in the World The winner of the 2016 World Cheese Awards was Save Mart appoints CEO recently crowned, and the country of origin – not typically The Save Mart Cos. on Dec. 1 said Nicole Pesco would be ap- known for its cheese – might come as a surprise. The new pointed its CEO, filling a role last occupied by her late father, Bob champion is Kraftkar, a blue cheese made by Norwegian Piccinini. producer Tingvollost. Pesco has been serving as one of three co-presidents at Save A panel of experts selected the winner among more than Mart since 2014 along with Steve Junquiero and Greg Hill. 3,000 entries, including runners-up from France and Swit- Junquiero, who is also COO, and Hill, also serving as CFO, will zerland, at the competition in San Sebastián, Spain. continue in those roles, Save Mart said. Pesco was serving as Save Kraftkar competed against all 28 previous winners of the Mart’s chief strategy and branding officer in addition to her role title and was ranked first in the Champion of Champions as co-president. judging. The blue cheese made with pasteurized cow’s milk The three leaders were appointed when Piccinini stepped down scored 71 of 80 points, and at one point was described as as CEO of the Modesto-based retailer. He “the best cheese ever made.” passed away in 2015. The triumvirate arrange- The 2016 World Cheese Awards attracted entries from 31 ment was similar to the leadership structure countries, and was judged by 266 cheese experts from 26 in place when Piccinini prepared to ascend countries. to CEO of the company in the 1980s. Save Mart was founded by Piccinini’s father and uncle in 1952. Stigers joins Food Industry Executive Program In her role as chief branding and strat- The USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Executive egy officer, Pesco was instrumental in creat- Program (FIEP) has tapped Mike Stigers, Executive Vice President, ing the Lucky California store brand Save Wholesale and Supply Chain Services for SUPERVALU, as Mart debuted in a Daly City store last summer. The store, Pesco executive-in-residence for 2017. said in an interview, was designed to evoke the uniqueness of the “I strongly believe that employee education programs are an Bay Area, and was expected to be rolled out to additional Lucky important key to a company’s success. They help teach essential stores in the area after a testing period. skills, build confidence and provide leaders with the knowledge to Save Mart operates 211 stores in California and Nevada overall aggressively manage a business through changing times,” said including 71 Lucky’s stores in the Bay Area; 82 full-service Save Stigers. “The opportunity to serve the FIEP program as the Mart stores in California’s Central Valley and in Western Nevada; executive-in-residence is truly an honor.” 6 stores under the S-Mart name in Stockton and Lodi51 FoodMaxx Stigers holds a bachelor’s degree in applied economics from price-impact stores and 1 price impact store under the MaxxValue University of San Francisco. banner. DDBC News, January-February 2017 25 Calendar
Continued from Page 3 bassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. Infor- 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. birthday. mation: 562-947-7016. March formation: www.americanbakers.org. August 14-17 – Natural Products Expo West, Ana- April 9-10 – Unified Grocers Sell-abration, heim. Information: www.expowest.com. 11-18 – Passover. Long Beach Convention Center. Informa- 17 – St. Patrick’s Day. 16 – Easter. tion: www.unifiedgrocers.com May 25 – City of Hope Fashion Show. Infor- September 5 – Cinco de Mayo. mation: www.coh.org. 4 – Labor Day. 5-9 – Western Association of Food 27 – DDBC Spring Golf Tournament, 8-10 – 49th DDBC National Seminar Chains Convention, JW Marriott Hill Coun- site TBA. Information: 562-947-7016. (tentative). try, San Antonio, Tex. Information: Apr 30 - May 2, 2017 – FMI Supply 13-16 – Natural Products Expo East, Bal- www.wfc.com. Chain Conference, Paradise Point Resort & timore. Information: www.expoeast.com. June Spa, San Diego. Information: www.fmi.org. 16 – Mexican Independence Day. 8-10 – IDDBA Dairy Deli Bake, Hous- May 20-22 – Rosh Hashanah. ton. Information: www.iddba.org. 1-2 – Tortilla Industry Association Con- 24-26 – California Grocers Association September vention, Las Vegas. Information: Convention, Palm Springs. Information: 3 – Labor Day. www.tortilla-info.com. www.cagrocers.com. 9-11 – Rosh Hashanah. 5 – Cinco de Mayo 29-30 – Yom Kippur. 14-17 – Natural Products Expo East, Bal- 6-10 – Western Association of Food October timore. Information: www.expoeast.com. Chains Convention, Palm Desert. Informa- 14 – City of Hope Harvest Ball, Hyatt 16 – Mexican Independence Day. tion: www.wafc.com. Regency Resort, Huntington Beach. Infor- 18-19 – Yom Kippur. 18 – DPI Specialty Foods Show, Temecula. mation: www.coh.org. November Information: www.dpispecialtyfoods.com. 17 – DDBC Membership meeting, Em- 22 – Thanksgiving. 23 – DDBC Casino Night, Embassy bassy Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. Infor- December Suites Hotel, Garden Grove. Information: mation: 562-947-7016. 2-10 – Hanukkah. 562-947-7016. November 25 – Christmas Day. 23-24 – UNFI, Select Nutrition, Tony’s 11 – Veterans Day. Fine Foods & Albert’s Organics West Re- 14 – DDBC Membership meeting, Elec- gion Tabletop Show, Long Beach Conven- tion Night, (tentative) Embassy Suites Ho- tion Center. Information: www.unfi.com. tel, Garden Grove. Information: 562-947- 29 – Memorial Day. 7016. June 23 – Thanksgiving. 4-6 – IDDBA Dairy Deli Bake, Anaheim December Convention Center. Information: 12-20 – Hanukkah. www.iddba.org. 25 – Christmas Day. MARIN CHEESE COMPANY 7 – CIGA Golf Tournament, Santa Rosa. 2018 July January 4 – Independence Day. 4 – Super Bowl LII, Minneapolis. 1/6-page ad here 20 – DDBC Membership meeting, Em- Specializingmarin cheese in fine 4-c pick importedup from nov.-dec. 2016 Jim Wallace 2017 chairman at CGA p. 38 Jim Wallace, Vice President and General is comprised of more than 300 retail com- and domestic Manager of Pavilions, was elected the 2016- panies operating more than 6,000 stores in 2017 California Grocers Association Chair- California and Nevada. The chair serves for cheeses as well man of the Board of Directors at the one year. He succeeds Immediate Past Chair Association’s Annual Meeting on Dec. 2. Kevin Konkel, Raley’s Family of Fine as a wide variety of Pavilions is a banner of The Albertsons Stores. Companies, which also owns and operates “CGA is extremely fortunate to have gourmet foods. Albertsons, Safeway and Vons stores in someone with Jim’s extensive industry California. knowledge and experience at its helm,” says As Chair, Wallace will lead the Board’s CGA President Ron Fong. “CGA staff looks strategy regarding CGA’s numerous legis- forward to working with Jim in the coming 63 Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 lative, educational, communications and year. I’m confident it will be a very produc- Phone: (415) 479-1200 industry-related programs. The Association tive year for the Association.” www.marincheese.com
26 DDBC News, January-February 2017 DDBC Dinner Dance and Installation of Officers Saturday, January 7, 2017
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