Heather DeLuca

Heather DeLuca is a prominent figure in the meat and seafood industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Corporate Meat Merchandising at Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG).3 In this role, she manages a substantial portfolio of $2.5 billion in meat and seafood procurement and sales across 9 divisions.3

Professional Achievements

Heather has been recognized for her contributions to the food industry:

• Received the "Top Women in Grocery" award from Progressive Grocer in December 20222
• Named one of the "Women of Influence in Food Industry" by Shelby Report in June 20222
• Earned the Smithfield One Club Award2

Responsibilities at AWG

As Vice President of Meat and Seafood at AWG, Heather's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing meat and seafood procurement
• Managing sales across multiple divisions
• Participating in industry events and conferences

Industry Engagement

Heather actively participates in industry events and shares her expertise:

• She recently attended the annual Meat Conference and shared her insights on AWG's Grocer Pod podcast5
• Heather is involved in discussions about trends and developments in the meat and seafood sector15

Location and Contact

Heather DeLuca is based in Kansas City, MO.46 Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username heather-deluca-9a052511.