Founder-led organic food brand adds more than two decades of retail experience as its Walmart presence expands beyond 450 stores
BRYN MAWR, PA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — OnlyKale LLC today announced the appointment of Regina Clarke Scharf as Chief Operating Officer. The appointment strengthens the organic food brand’s operating leadership as its Walmart distribution grows beyond 450 stores. Already available on Amazon and through OnlyKale.com, OnlyKale launched in 415 Walmart stores in May 2026, added Walmart.com in June, and expanded to more than 450 Walmart locations across 48 states by October.
OnlyKale was selected as a Golden Ticket winner at Walmart’s 2025 Open Call, leading to its current retail rollout. Founded by Charlie Szoradi and Joseph “Joe” Narke, the company makes single-ingredient, freeze-dried kale powder in convenient single-serve sticks. Szoradi previously founded Independence LED Lighting, which was acquired in 2021. Narke brings experience in marketing, business development and strategic partnerships.
“Regina brings the retail and operating experience OnlyKale needs as our distribution expands,” said Charlie Szoradi, CEO and Co-Founder. “Her focus on retail execution, inventory and scalable processes will help us support our retail partners and serve customers more consistently.”
Scharf brings more than two decades of retail experience, including 18 years in corporate retail and operating roles spanning planning, merchandising, supply chain, inventory management and organizational scaling. Her career began in the restaurant industry. She later served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve while transitioning into corporate retail. Her broader career has included roles at Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Eileen Fisher, as well as work with emerging consumer brands.
Scharf holds an Executive MBA from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Baruch College. She earned her undergraduate degree from Baylor University, where she developed an early foundation in bringing consumer products from concept to market.
As COO, Scharf will lead retail execution optimization and operational scale, with priorities spanning store-level visibility, demand forecasting, inventory planning, cross-channel processes and supply-chain readiness.
“My immediate focus is improving retail execution and building systems that can scale with the business,” said Scharf. “That includes better store-level visibility, forecasting, inventory planning and cross-channel coordination so OnlyKale can support its retail partners and customers as the business grows.”
OnlyKale is also developing OnlyBlueberry, a single-ingredient blueberry product currently in production. The company’s immediate priority remains strengthening demand, retail execution and operating capacity behind OnlyKale while preparing the next product for launch.
ABOUT ONLYKALE LLC
Based in Philadelphia, OnlyKale LLC produces USDA-certified organic, single-ingredient freeze-dried kale powder in convenient single-serve stick packs. OnlyKale is available in more than 450 Walmart stores, on Walmart.com, Amazon and OnlyKale.com. The company is focused on reducing the friction associated with healthier eating by making simple, nutrient-dense foods easier to incorporate into everyday routines. Learn more at www.onlykale.com.
Charlie Szoradi
OnlyKale LLC
Charlie@onlykale.com
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