Joey Longo, son of one of the founders of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets and current chief operations officer of the company, has been named chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, after spending eight years on its Board of Directors.
Longo succeeds Scott Mitchell in the role. He will hold the position for one year, after which the board will elect a new chair at the CFIG’s annual convention and show, which takes place in Toronto.
In his new role as CFIG chair, which he will take over next year, Longo told Canadian Grocer, “We want to make sure we’re adding value to our members.” He added, “I want to make sure independents get heard and that we are treated fairly.”
Longo’s was founded in 1956 by Gus, Joe and Joey’s father, Tommy Longo. The company has grown to encompass 26 stores in and around the Toronto area and remains one of the most successful independent grocers in Toronto.
