Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
13 MEDALS to FRESH IS BEST SALSA & CO. Fresh Is Best Salsa & Company is celebrating its 20th year of business and took home 13 metals in Albuquerque New Mexico this past year at the Annual Scovie Awards. Competing in the fresh salsa, snack foods, condiments and unique categories Fresh Is …
October, 2019
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18 October
Truss Beverage Co. announces first of six cannabis beverage brands, Flow Glow™
CBD-infused spring water made in partnership with Flow Glow™ Beverages Inc. – the team behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2019 /CNW/ – Today, Truss Beverage Co. announces a partnership with Flow Glow™ Beverages Inc. – the team behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water – to manufacture and distribute …
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18 October
Fresh Is Best Salsa & Co rolls out CHIP PALLET SHIPPERS
155g, 300g & 700g Formats Fresh Is Best Tri Flavoured Tortilla Chips have been a staple in grocery stores in Western Canada for the past 20 years. Our savour (not hot) flavours chili, jalapeno and stoneground yellow corn provide something for everyone! Get it all in one bag or all …
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18 October
Top clean-packaging trends of APAC food and beverage industry in 2019, according to GlobalData
The packaging sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade and it continues to evolve. Against this backdrop, brands are exploring new strategies in line with consumers’ desire to lead an environmental-friendly, sustainable and more hygienic lifestyle. Sumit Chopra, Consumer Research Director at GlobalData, a leading data and …
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18 October
The Meatless Farm Co Brings Meat-Free Products to Canada With Plant-Based Ground and Burgers Now Available in Three Provinces
Products allow Canadians to swap out meat products for plant-based options in recipes that the whole family will love TORONTO, October 17, 2019 – The Meatless Farm Co, the plant-based brand helping individuals reduce meat consumption in an environmentally friendly and healthy way, is excited to announce that its meat-free ground …
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17 October
Puratos Canada acquires Sandel Foods Inc.
To our valued Clients, Supplier and Partners, Puratos is pleased to announce that on October 7th, 2019, Sandel Foods Inc. (SFI) was acquired by Puratos Canada. SFI is one of the leading fruit fillings producers in Western Canada. It was established in 1979 by two business partners with a vision …
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15 October
Health & Well-being in Sweet Baked Goods
Eating a healthy diet is not about strict limitations or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great and improving your health and yes, that means even indulging in patisserie items! Today, consumers want to live a healthy life more than ever before. Consumers’ expectations with …
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11 October
Last Chance: Packed agenda with LUSH, Google, Aritzia + more
Register Today Be part of Western Canada’s retail event of 2019 Look who’s speaking: Aritzia: Connecting with its Customers Aritzia’s Sally Parrott provides the inside scoop on how it continues to defy the fashion industry and stay relevant with its customers. Deciding How To Decide: The Changing Face of …
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4 October
Sept / Oct 2019
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 • VOLUME 105, NO.5 In this Issue 25 Hot Beverages are Heating Up When the mercury drops Canadians’ yen for coffee, tea or hot chocolate rises. 31 Old-Fashioned Values, New Horizons Aurora Importing expands its infrastructure — and its presence in the West. 45 The Solution Experts Lowe …
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3 October
2019-20 IDDBA Officers and Board of Directors Announced
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announced the 2019-20 Officers and Board of Directors at their Annual Business Meeting, held recently in Madison, WI. Gaetano Auricchio, Executive Vice President of BelGioioso Cheese, Inc., assumes the role of the association’s Chairman of the Board. He has served on …