March/April 2015 Issue

MARCH/APRIL 2015 • VOLUME 101 , NO.1

VIEW/DOWNLOAD ISSUE NOW!

In this Issue

14 Meet the Indies!
Despite consolidation, Western Independent Grocers continue to thrive.
21 Beverages of Choice
Keeping up with ever-changing consumer demands for cold drinks.
27 Canadians Look to Plant Waters for Healthier Hydration Options
33 Making the Right Choice
As sustainable seafood makes its way further inland consumers
are looking to retailers for more information on certification
and picking the best product.
35 Smooth Moves
Keeping your POS technology up-to-date ensures the quick,
convenient checkout customers crave.
37 Grocery & Specialty Food West
– Official Show Guide
79 Not Just Your Grandmother’s Beverages
Canadians have expanded their tea palate to specialty beverages.
83 The Cold, Hard Facts
Frozen treats do sell.
85 Long Live Guido
Family is what drives Falesca Importing in the 21st century.
93 Fire Up Your Sales
– It’s Grilling Season
97 Creating a Value-Added Powerhouse 
Saskatchewan Food Processors Set Sights on Future.
103 Canadians Crave Organics
Maximize offerings to meet the needs of this growing sector.