Food Industry Hall of Fame

Welcome to the Food Industry Hall of Fame

The Food Industry Hall of Fame was established to recognize those select individuals who have provided leadership, fostered innovation, and dedicated themselves to excellence in the food industry. The Hall of Fame honors contributions to the entire food industry across all segments and selects individuals who clearly have the recognition and respect of industry peers for their contributions and commitment.

Inductee affiliations and biographical data are chronicled along with achievements and contributions to the industry.

Recent Inductees

Barry Robinson
Harveys Supermarket And Reid’s

Barry Robinson is well known in the Georgia Food Industry Assn., having led the group as chairman. He has been involved with all facets of Harveys for the past 19 years and is seen as a catalyst for developing both Harveys and Reid’s, two of Delhaize America’s older but growing Southern chains.

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Peter Lynch
Chairman, President, CEO Of Winn-Dixie Stores

Peter Lynch is chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and president of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., which operates 484 supermarkets throughout the southeastern United States under the Winn-Dixie and SaveRite banners. In late 2011, Winn-Dixie announced it will merge with BI-LO of Greenville, S.C.

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Mike Bourgoine
Associated Grocers of New England

Associated Grocers of New England has achieved significant growth competing against some larger distributors over the years. Now in its 65^th year, its successes are due in part to a professional executive leadership team spearheaded by Mike Bourgoine, president and chief executive officer.

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Michael & Frank Sleeper
Imperial Distributors

Long before any of the big-box stores conceptualized their stores and their emphasis on non-foods
and general merchandise, Frank and Michael Sleeper knew about the importance and value of non-foods sections in retail supermarkets.

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Ellie Taylor
Alabama Grocers Assn.

Ellie Taylor, president of the
Alabama Grocers Assn. (AGA),
is one of the younger leaders
in the Southeast food industry,
but one who has accomplished
much in a short period of time.

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