Kapi Kapi expands business development team with Lawrence Danielka
Leading global grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, Kapi Kapi Growers welcomes Lawrence Danielka as Business Development Manager.
Danielka joined the company on January 5 and will support the company’s continued growth by identifying new business opportunities and strengthening customer partnerships across key categories.
“Lawrence brings a strong combination of retail experience and category expertise that will be incredibly valuable as we continue to grow," said company president Sofia Acon. "His analytical mindset and deep understanding of sourcing, margin management, and customer needs make him a great addition to our business development team.”
He brings extensive retail and sourcing experience to the company, with a background rooted in category management, analytics-driven decision-making, and supplier collaboration.
A data-driven retail expert joins Kapi Kapi
Most recently, Danielka served as Fresh Sourcing Analyst at Ahold Delhaize, where he supported sourcing strategies across multiple retail brands, negotiated supplier performance metrics, and partnered closely with category teams on assortment planning, specifications, and margin management.
In this role, he worked at the intersection of commodity markets, data analysis, and supplier strategy—helping retail teams navigate market volatility while maintaining competitive advantages through timing, execution, and analytics. His experience also includes sourcing, profitability analysis, and private label development roles with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, where he managed supplier relationships, led strategic sourcing events, and supported merchandising and replenishment initiatives across multiple categories.
“I’m excited to join Kapi Kapi at a time of growth and opportunity,” said Danielka. “I look forward to helping the company expand by identifying new banana and pineapple leads and leveraging data and analytics to further enhance customer support and decision-making.”
*All images courtesy of Kapi Kapi.
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