SB Awards & Events

2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Nick Scangas of Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods
The Private Brand Champion honoree has spearheaded Cedar Mediterranean Foods’ transformation into the world's largest hummus producer and a trusted name in co-manufacturing and private label brands.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Jac Ross of Sprouts Farmers Market
The Private Brand Champion honoree is seen as a leader whose 'always on' mentality and desire to succeed have propelled the specialty grocer to new heights in private label.

2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Pam Ofri of Wakefern

The Private Brand Champion honoree oversees comprehensive brand development across 4,000 SKUs and three own brands.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Nils Clement of Euro Caps

The Private Brand Champion honoree is lauded for his guidance that has empowered retailers to strengthen their hot drinks category.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Clay Dockery of Massimo Zanetti

The Lifetime Achievement honoree is lauded for sharing his knowledge and passion to help others in the world of private label succeed.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Edward Salzano of EDNJ Associates

The Lifetime Achievement honoree has played a large role in the overall success of the private label industry dating back many years.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: Peter Kroner of Marketing Concepts Group

The Lifetime Achievement honoree has left an indelible mark on the landscape of private label manufacturing and retailing.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame: John Solomon of Kroger

The Lifetime Achievement honoree was a leader in driving private label growth at Kroger.
2024 Private Label Hall of Fame

The Private Label Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 showcases the deep level of talent in an industry that continues to grow. Meet this year's 16 honorees.
2024 Game Changer: Whole Foods Market Sourced For Good Program

The grocer's initiative originally exclusive to produce and floral has expanded into the grocery aisle with the inclusion of Whole Foods Market brand coffee blends.