More Close Encounters with Distributors at NRA Show



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Representatives of U.S. Foodservice, Columbia, MD, visited the Ideal Media/ID Access booth and updated us about news at the second largest American foodservice distributorship. From left are: Rob Meyne, vice president, corporate communications; and Luba K. Abrams, director corporate communications.

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Staffers at Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI, also stopped by the ID Access booth. Show here from left are Athan Papatheodore, category leader, grocery/bakery, and his wife, Karen.

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We also came across this warm group of distribution enthusiasts from Frosty Acres Brands, Inc., Alpharetta, GA, discussing issues of mutual importance with its supplier partner. From left are: Rob Keeney, director of training, F.A.B.; Raymond R. Trapp, director, national distribution, Simplot, Boise, ID; Don Suber, ceo, Merchants Foodservice, Hattiesburg, MS, and F.A.B. executive board member; and George Watson, president of the marketing group.

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