Wal-Mart appoints senior executives for fresh groceries
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Bloomberg News] - December 19, 2014 -
Wal-Mart Stores is creating new senior leadership posts to focus on produce and meat, part of a push by the world’s largest retailer to improve the quality of its fresh grocery items and attract more organic-food shoppers.
The chain will have a new position in charge of “long-term sourcing strategy for meat,” according to a memo obtained by Bloomberg. The post will be filled by Scott Neal, currently a senior vice president for produce, meat, seafood and quality control for Wal-Mart’s US division.
Neal will “help ensure we have a sustainable approach to providing the best quality products for our customers,” Wal-Mart said in the message.
Separately, Wal-Mart said today that it’s imposing stricter safety standards on poultry suppliers...
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