FiveStar Gourmet Foods Appoints Albertsons Veteran Callahan to Board of Directors
FiveStar Gourmet Foods, a leading force in fresh food culinary innovation and home to the Simply Fresh brands, announced the addition of seasoned food industry executive Jerry Callahan to their Board of Directors, effective as of July 1.
Callahan boasts an impressive four-decade tenure with the Albertson Companies, a prominent food and drug retail giant in the United States. His role as GVP of Produce, Floral, Meat, and Seafood encompassed more than sales and profit management, but spearheading innovation across 2,250 stores across 14 divisions, coast-to-coast. His contributions in revolutionizing in-store produce programs set a precedent for unparalleled fresh quality. Widely recognized as a preeminent fresh merchant, Callahan’s skill in identifying emerging consumer trends and swiftly executing in-store initiatives solidified his reputation.