21st Annual Deli Changemakers Awards
May 20, 2025 | 2 min to read
Deli Business recognizes influential figures in the deli industry, celebrating those who are visionaries, innovators, and advocates for change. Honorees include Gaetano Auricchio of BelGioioso Cheese, Inc., Stephen Gellert from World’s Best Cheeses, Michelle Halloran of Stop & Shop, Maggie Morris with The Kroger Co., Elise Olson from Whole Foods Market, and Angel Rodriguez-Coss at Walmart Brands, all making significant contributions to their companies and communities.
Deli Business honors those who have made a significant contribution to the industry, their company and their community. These changemakers are the visionaries, the innovators and the passionate advocates who are committed to driving change in the deli industry.
President
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Green Bay, WI
Executive Vice President
World’s Best Cheeses
Armonk, NY
Category Manager — Specialty Deli
Stop & Shop
Quincy, M
Category Strategy Manager | Deli
The Kroger Co. | Our Brands
Cincinnati, OH
Senior Category Merchant for Specialty Cheeses, Certified Cheese Professional and Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator
Whole Foods Market
Milwaukee, WI
Senior Manager, Product Development, Deli/Smoked Meats
Walmart Brands
Centerton, AR
