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Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inducted at PLMA Conference
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 3, 2025) -The Private Label Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place here last night at the PLMA 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference.
The Class of 2025 consists of nine men and women who were honored in one of three categories:
Private Brand Champion:
- Thomas Becker, who most recently served as Director of Proprietary Brands, Circle K
- John Yannuzzi, Vice President of Corporate Brands, Powermax USA
- Carolyn Boege, Private Brands Category Development Manager, Ahold Delhaize USA
Private Brand Innovator:
- Jeannine Buscher, Co-Founder and EVP of Innovation, FedUp Foods
- Michelle Helena Denk, Director, Retail Division, Affinity Group
Lifetime Achievement:
- Judy Albazi, President/CEO, Chase Products Co.
- Juan De Paoli, who most recently served as Vice President of Our Brands, The Kroger Co.
- Ross Purdy, Vice President, Center Store Operations, K-VA-T Food Stores
- Robert Snyder, former CEO, Sinco (Retired)
Profiles on all inductees will be featured on StoreBrands.com and posted in the Hall of Fame section of plma.com.
About PLMA
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a non-profit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. With executive offices in New York and International Council offices in Amsterdam, PLMA represents more than 4,500 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and its World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education and professional development opportunities. Follow PLMA on plma.com, plmainternational.com, and on social media:
