2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Mohan Valluri of Alamance Foods
Sixteen leaders from the world of private brands were recently honored as the newest inductees to the Private Label Hall of Fame during a ceremony held during the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Tex. Members of the Class of 2024 are a combination of long-time leaders and up-and-coming visionaries who have provided a strong foundation for an industry that continues to see record-setting growth.
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Created in 2006 to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global private brand industry, this year’s event featured retail and product supplier honorees in four categories. They include Next Gen Private Label Leader, Private Brand Innovator, Private Brand Champion, and Lifetime Achievement.
Mohan Valluri
Vice President Of Sales
Alamance Foods Inc
With a pioneering spirit and visionary leadership, Mohan Valluri has been at the forefront of transforming the dairy and nondairy categories through the power of private brands. His journey from a managerial role to vice president at Alamance Foods in only five years speaks volumes about his innovative mindset, strategic foresight, and exceptional capabilities.
Those qualities were key factors in Valluri being named to the Private Label Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 in the Next Gen Private Label Leader category.
“Being recognized as a Private Label Hall of Famer is an immense honor that feels both humbling and validating,” he said. “it’s a reflection of a collective effort towards innovative and quality-driven work in the private label industry.”
One of his noteworthy achievements was his leadership in launching Aldi foams, which proved to be instrumental in driving incremental growth in the private sector. These foams enriched the non-dairy private label sector with new flavors and set a new standard for innovation within the industry. They also solidified the company's status as a versatile trendsetter in the competitive private brand landscape.
Valluri’s background in Robotics and Engineering has also equipped him with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, enabling him to improve scalability and efficiency in brand growth. His youth, coupled with an open mind, allows him to embrace new technologies such as automation, AI, and data analytics, paving the way for category innovation and enhanced consumer engagement through social media, e-commerce outlets, and events.