Foodbuy announcement The Foodbuy team is growing

We’re excited to announce that Foodbuy Foodservice has a new team member! Laura Pauli is bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to our team. Working with our members to ensure that they have all their needs met is a priority at R.I.B.A./Foodbuy Foodservice. Growing our team ensures that we have more time to dedicate to our ever expanding member base.

The Foodbuy marketing team is growing with the addition of two key members. Lianne Schoenfeld has been appointed as Director Marketing and Communications and Stephanie Michalicka is our new Social Media Marketing/Content Manager.

This new team will be challenged to bring thought leadership and solution-based content to life and to a wider audience. Growing our business and getting information to our members are two important aspects of the Foodbuy business. Whether it be promotions for products or services, monthly reports, or industry articles, we aim to get you all you need to know in a timely manner and through the right platform for you. With this expanded team, you can expect to see the new information you need, when and how you want to see it.

Laura Pauli

Account Manager, Foodbuy Foodservice

Laura is excited to begin her journey here at Foodbuy as an Account Manager at the London branch. Laura brings over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, ranging from health care, food service management, to customer focused sales roles. Laura’s previous position as the sales and customer service coordinator at Fresh Start Foods allowed her to broaden her knowledge of the food service industry by managing accounts for key business partners in London and the surrounding areas.

LIANNE SCHOENFELD Director of Marketing and Communications, Foodbuy

Foodbuy welcomes Lianne Schoenfeld as our new Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 15 years of marketing, promotions and brand building experience from contract catering & facilities management, consumer packaged goods, event and association marketing, she brings a sense of curiosity, team collaboration and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude to the role. Her skillset includes multi-channel marketing, web content & UX management, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising campaigns, and understands campaign measurement and analytics.

STEPHANIE MICHALICKA Social Media Marketing/Content Manager, Foodbuy

Stephanie will be filling the newly created role of Social Media Marketing for Foodbuy, leading the development of our social media channels. Stephanie is well prepared to excel in this role, with more than 10 years of experience in Social Media Management and extensive foodservice/hospitality industry experience. She most recently managed social media for Sobeys Canada and previously led the social media Covid communication response for Restaurants Canada.