Annie Rochefort honored as Star Women in Grocery

Each year, Star Women in Grocery celebrates women who, through their achievements, influence, innovative ideas and leadership, shape and improve their organizations and the whole grocery industry. 

This year's Star Women in Grocery winners all share a common thread of excellence, as the pandemic has continued to bring unprecedented challenges to the industry. 

Annie Rochefort is a “Senior-level Star” 

Annie Rochefort, Vice President Category Fresh Products at Agropur, has been recognized as a “Senior-level star”. 

As the cofounder of Agropur’s LIFe (Inclusive Women’s Leadership) program, Annie has made it a personal mission to help women grow at Agropur and develop their potential, as she outlined in an interview with Canadian Grocer.  

Throughout the pandemic, Annie and her team demonstrated impressive agility and played an important role in Agropur’s continued success as a Canadian industry leader. 

Agropur is very proud to have inspiring individuals on its teams who contribute to a better company, a better industry and a better world. Congratulations to Annie! 

About Star Women in Grocery 

Since 2012 Canadian Grocer has been recognizing outstanding women in the grocery industry. Women who have demonstrated expertise, innovation and leadership. 

While their role (running the gamut from company president to department director to store manager) or their activity (from retailers to distributors to foundation and CPG professionals) may vary, Star Women in Grocery Award winners are those who are making a real impact and changing the food retail landscape. 

Winners are nominated by their industry peers, winners were chosen by Canadian Grocer’s editors in one of three categories: senior-level stars, rising stars, and store-level stars.