Sustainability

The honoree in the Corporate Services category provides Whole Foods Market the legal expertise needed for a successful private label program.

Jan Ernst de Groot started as chief legal officer at Ahold Group in 2015, building on a career of executive and board level roles at companies such as TNT Express and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Store Brands annual list honors those who are moving private label forward while making a name for themselves in the industry.

Curtis Valentine will take his new role beginning January 1, replacing the retiring Lawrence “Chip” Molloy.

The discount grocer is also opening a relocated store and a refurbished location in Florida as its expansion efforts continue.

The coffee supplier will showcased its Curtis Stone line along with its assortment of single-serve products.

Cara Mercil, the grocer’s director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, details the efforts to enhance the retailer's private label assortment.

The new facility in the community of Valdosta will provide various private label milk products to Walmart and Sam's Club stores across the southeast.