8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 25, 2006

Nash-Finch Company

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-785	41-0431960
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

7600 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota	55435
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 832-0534

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Press Release

ITEM 8.01 Other Events

     On October 25, 2006, Nash-Finch Company (the “Company”), issued a press release, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report, announcing that Christopher A. Brown has accepted an offer to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Food Distribution.

     Mr. Brown, age 44, most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of SimonDelivers, Inc., a leading Minnesota based online grocery delivery company from 2003-2006. Prior to joining SimonDelivers, Mr. Brown was the Executive Vice President, Merchandising of the Company from 1999-2003 where he was responsible for all merchandising, procurement, marketing, category management and advertising. Other than the terms of Mr. Brown’s employment disclosed herein, there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Brown and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company. Mr. Brown’s employment will begin on November 6, 2006.

     On November 6, 2006, the Company will grant Mr. Brown 47,500 performance units denominated as restricted stock units (the “Units”). The Units will vest in full on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, assuming continued employment with the Company, or on the date that Mr. Brown’s employment ends due to death or disability. If Mr. Brown’s employment is sooner terminated by the Company other than for cause, a pro rata portion of the Units will vest. Upon vesting, Mr. Brown will be entitled to receive one share of the Company’s common stock for each Unit. Unvested Units will be forfeited when Mr. Brown’s employment with the Company terminates. Dividend equivalents paid in the form of additional restricted stock units will be provided on outstanding unit awards prior to settlement, subject to the same vesting requirements as the underlying Units. The Units are governed by the terms and conditions contained in a Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement and the Nash-Finch Company 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”). The form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement to be entered into by Mr. Brown is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 7, 2006.

     The foregoing description of the Units is qualified by reference to the form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement and to the Plan, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated May 12, 2005.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by the registrant, dated October 25, 2006

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NASH-FINCH COMPANY
Date: October 25, 2006	By:	/s/ Kathleen M. Mahoney
		Name:	Kathleen M. Mahoney
		Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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NASH-FINCH COMPANY
EXHIBIT INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
DATED OCTOBER 25, 2006

Exhibit No.	Description	Method of Filing
99.1	Press Release issued by the registrant, dated October 25, 2006	Filed herewith

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EX-99.1

NASH FINCH NAMES CHRISTOPHER BROWN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Former CEO of SimonDelivers Brings Extensive Experience in Grocery Industry

     MINNEAPOLIS (October 25, 2006) — Nash-Finch Company (NASDAQ: NAFC), a leading national food distributor, today named Christopher A. Brown Executive Vice President, Food Distribution. Mr. Brown, age 44, who most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of SimonDelivers, Inc., a leading Minnesota-based online grocery delivery company, will join Nash Finch on November 6, 2006.

     Mr. Brown will lead the Company’s Food Distribution group, reporting to Alec C. Covington, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nash Finch. As recently announced, the Company is consolidating all customer related activities, (i.e., merchandising and sales) into its Food Distribution group and is transitioning certain Food Distribution logistics into Supply Chain Management. These changes are designed to sharpen the Food Distribution group’s focus on growing sales and enhance its ability to deliver superior customer service and improve its retail execution.

     Commenting on today’s announcement, Alec C. Covington, said, “Christopher Brown is the ideal candidate to lead our refocused Food Distribution group. He brings a wealth of experience in the grocery industry – both in the wholesale and retail arenas – and has extensive expertise in several key areas of operations, including procurement, merchandising and marketing. On behalf of the Company, I am delighted to welcome Christopher, a former Nash Finch executive, back to the Company. I look forward to working with Christopher and the entire Nash Finch team as we continue to build the Company for future success.”

     During Mr. Brown’s three-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of SimonDelivers, he spearheaded the design and implementation of a new company structure which resulted in sales volumes and gross profit margins improvements. He also led significant customer service and convenience enhancing initiatives. Prior to joining SimonDelivers Mr. Brown was the Executive Vice President, Merchandising at Nash Finch from 1999-2003 where he was responsible for all merchandising, procurement, marketing, category management and advertising. During the eight years prior, he held various management positions of increasing responsibilities at Richfood Holdings, Inc. Mr. Brown holds a BSBA degree from Winona State University.

     Nash Finch is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food distribution companies in the United States. Nash Finch’s core business, food distribution, serves independent retailers and military commissaries in 31 states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Iceland, the Azores and Honduras. The Company also owns and operates a base of retail stores, primarily supermarkets under the Econofoods^®, Family Thrift Center^® and Sun Mart^® trade names. Further information is available on the Company’s website at www.nashfinch.com.

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