KeHE December 2025 Updates

KeHE Product Temperature Requirements Reminder
As we head into the colder winter months, this is a friendly reminder that the supplier must specify all temperature requirements on the Bill of Landing (BOL). This includes, but is not limited to, seasonal temperature requirements (such as, DO NOT MELT or DO NOT FREEZE during specific months of the year). The supplier may be responsible for losses due to out of temp product if the temperature requirements are not clearly indicated on the BOL. For more information, reference page 9 in the KeHE Inbound Routing Guide.

Please also ensure that products in CONNECT are updated to reflect the appropriate seasonal handling needs.  If products need to be updated, send to suppliersupport@kehe.com. 

KeHE Category Management Team Updates
Rebekah Roberts has been promoted to the role of Associate Category Manager, reporting to Christina Schmidt. Rebekah will manage the Lifestyle, Energy, Enhanced Beverage and Soda categories.  As part of this update, the Regional Promotions Team has been integrated within the Center Store Category Management Team.  This team will transition to the newly named Promotion Management Team.  This new strategic alignment aligns Marketing, Category Management, and Promotion Management under one umbrella, driving consistent goals & objectives:

• Creation and Design of promotional plans that strengthen strategic supplier partnerships
• Enhance retailer engagement
• Drive sales performance and category growth

 As part of this structure change:

• Heather Jones, Sean Tuell, and Daniel Noonan will become part of Category Management, as Managers, Promotion Management.
• Austin Webster will join Category Management, as a Manager, Promotion Management.  Austin will continue to be responsible for Show & Event Promotions.  Jenn Mier, Promotion Management Specialist, will now report to Austin and will continue overseeing Limited Time Deals along with other key responsibilities.
• There will also be a Director, Promotion Management role to be based in Naperville. This individual will partner closely with Sales, Category Management, Marketing, and Supplier Partners. This role will oversee the Promotion Management team, dedicated to delivering best-in-class promotion planning & execution.