This award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Aug. 17, 2026 — Ariane Mary Kemper, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of eGourmet Solutions, was named a recipient of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, in the Trailblazers category. This award, which honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network, is presented by Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain.
eGourmet Solutions is a technology-forward cold chain fulfillment company serving food, beverage and nutraceutical brands across the United States. Operating five fulfillment centers nationwide, the company ships millions of orders annually and reaches 80% of the U.S. population within one day and 100% within two days. Its proprietary AI-driven FROSTiq platform gives clients real-time visibility into fulfillment, shipping, inventory and cost performance.
Kemper began her career at Pfizer, where she managed the Visine brand across a portfolio exceeding $100 million, before leaving to launch Artiko, the first frozen food-only retail store in the U.S. What started as a retail concept evolved into a cold chain logistics business, ultimately becoming eGourmet Solutions. As COO, she has since driven a 99.98% on-time, in-full fulfillment rate, a 62% increase in gross profit and a 37% increase in orders shipped per hour. Under her leadership, 100% of eGourmet’s C-suite is female, compared to 26% industry-wide.
“This award isn’t just a way to honor females in supply chain. It’s a representation of progress, it’s a symbol of growth, and it’s a way to celebrate achievements of all women in the supply chain who continue to pave the way for the next generation,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum™. “Of the 300-plus submissions received, 70 of them were self-submissions, the highest number of self-nominated applications ever in the history of this award. And, 44 of the submissions received were from male counterparts, also the highest number of male-submitted applications to date. This year’s list of winners entails females making a difference in the supply chain, and I’m honored to share their journeys.”
“I never set out to build an all-female leadership team, and it has not always been this way,” said Ariane Mary Kemper, Co-founder and COO of eGourmet Solutions. “I just kept hiring the best people, and the best people today happen to be women. That’s what this award means to me: proof that when you build a culture where people are trusted and challenged, they will exceed every expectation.”
Visit here to view the full list of winners. This year’s winners, including the Top 4 overall category winners, will be honored at the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™, Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C. Learn more: https://www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com/.
About eGourmet Solutions
Founded in 2006, eGourmet Solutions is a technology-driven cold chain fulfillment provider specializing in direct-to-consumer and retail distribution for food, beverage, and nutraceutical brands. The company’s proprietary AI-powered FROSTiq™ platform provides real-time visibility into fulfillment, inventory, shipping performance, and cost optimization, while its weather-responsive packaging technology dynamically adjusts insulation and cooling configurations based on real-time transit conditions to maximize product protection and minimize shipping costs. Learn more at www.egourmet.com.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics also operates the Women in Supply Chain Forum™ and owns the Rock Stars of the Supply Chain, Top Tech Startup and Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers awards. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operates the Women in Supply Chain Forum™ and owns the Pros to Know and Top Tech Startup awards. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.
About Women in Supply Chain Forum™
The The Women in Supply Chain Forum™ is an in-person education, networking and mentorship conference designed to provide support and community to females in the supply chain space. This year’s Forum will take place Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C. Go to https://www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com/ to learn more.
About IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.