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Delhaize produce executive to be honored at Women in Produce reception

Teri Miller, produce category manager at Delhaize America, headquartered in Salisbury, NC, will be the honored June 12 at the United Fresh Produce Association's annual Reception Honoring Women in Produce during the United Fresh 2014 convention in Chicago.

Miller, a 25-year veteran at Delhaize America, was instrumental in the creation of Food Lion's Supply Chain department including working on  programs regarding food traceability at Food Lion (a Delhaize America banner), bioterrorism and country-of-origin labeling, and she is part of the Produce Traceability Initiative Executive Leadership Group.  

Additionally, Miller is a board member and treasurer of the Southeast Produce Council, and a past board member and treasurer of the Lion's Pride Foundation, which provides financial assistance to company associates, their families and the community in times of hardship.

"Teri is the personification of leadership and dedication in the produce industry," Tom Stenzel, president and chief executive officer of United Fresh, said in a press release. "Teri's hard work and principled leadership motivates her team to the highest levels of performance, both for the company and for each individual. She has repeatedly contributed her time to important initiatives, such as countering bioterrorism and improving traceability. Her commitment to food retailing and her distinguished leadership in produce serve as a model for anyone pursuing a career in this great industry."

"So many times I have attended the Reception Honoring Women in Produce and admired the women who have accomplished so much for this industry, so I am humbled and thankful for this recognition," Miller added in the press release. "Not only is this reception a great tradition, but it's also a fun and memorable event that I always enjoy sharing with my friends and colleagues. This honor makes this year's reception an experience that I will always cherish."

Held each year in conjunction with the United Fresh convention and expo, the Reception Honoring Women in Produce recognizes the contributions of all women working in the produce industry, and selects one individual to share their personal experience of service. The featured speaker is selected from nominations submitted by United Fresh members across the industry and reviewed by a committee of her peers, including honorees from the past 17 years.

Miller will join a distinguished group of past honorees, including:

  • Dan'l Mackey Almy, DMA Solutions Inc.
  • Tonya Antle, Tanimura & Antle
  • Frieda Rapoport Caplan, Frieda's Inc.
  • Margaret D'Arrigo , Taylor Farms Inc.
  • Jan DeLyser, California Avocado Commission
  • Jan Fleming, Strube Celery & Vegetable Co.
  • Janice Honigberg, Sun Belle Inc.
  • Lorri Koster, Mann Packing Co.
  • Kathleen Nave, California Table Grape Commission
  • Lisa McNeece, Grimmway Enterprises Inc.
  • Dr. Martha Rhodes-Roberts, University of Florida, Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences
  • Steffanie Smith, Colorful Harvest LLC
  • Heather Shavey, Costco Wholesale
  • Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk, Seald Sweet International
  • Rosemary Talley, Talley Farms
  • Jenney Tenney, The Kroger Co.
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