Rick Wolford, the boss of US food group Del Monte Foods, has been appointed chairman of industry body The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA).

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Wolford, chairman, president and CEO at Del Monte, has been elected to serve a two-year term.


“GMA and the larger CPG industry will benefit greatly from Rick’s leadership, his proven business acumen and his commitment to serving the consumer,” said GMA president and CEO Pamela Bailey.


Wolford succeeds Campbell president and CEO Doug Conant.

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