June 28 - WorldCatch News Network - The Publix supermarket chain on Thursday named David Bridges vice president of fresh product business development, effective Aug. 1, 2001.

In this position, Bridges will be responsible for supporting the teams that purchase products for the seafood, bakery, deli, floral, meals, meat, and produce departments, as well as being responsible for business development and merchandising plans for these areas. These responsibilities were previously held by the late Henry Pileggi, who died in a car accident on May 28, 2001.

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