News Releases

September, 2023

• 18 September

  Dot Foods and Dot Transportation Plan for Growth with the Grand Opening of New Ontario Distribution Center

  

  North America’s largest food industry redistributor donates $50,000 to area nonprofits (Ingersoll, Ontario) – Dot Foods Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, celebrated the official grand opening of its new distribution center in Ingersoll, Ontario Friday. The $50 CAD million, …
• 18 September

  The Grocery Industry Evolution: Enhancing Customer Service & Tech Deployment with Frontline Visibility

  

  By Shash Anand With the rapid digital transformation and emergence of omnichannel shopping experiences, customers now expect a seamless blend of online and in-store interactions. To meet these evolving customer expectations, grocery retailers are arming their frontline employees with cutting-edge mobile technology and adopting devices like digital kiosks and signage. …
• 18 September

  Herbal Products Drive Growth in $91M Canadian Tea Industry, as Consumer Preferences Shift Toward Health and Wellness

  

  Herbal tea company, Traditional Medicinals emerges as Canada’s fastest-growing tea brand, outpacing competitors as category continues to soar  Toronto, Canada – September 12, 2023 – The herbal tea market in Canada is undergoing substantial growth, currently valued at $91 million CAD. Projections indicate a further expansion of 3.13% over the …
• 17 September

  SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023

  

  SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 • VOLUME 109, NO.5 In this Issue 23 The Holidays Are Here! Grabbing consumers early with merchandising displays just for the holidays. 28 Elevated Experiences Canadians’ interest in the in-home café experience presents opportunities for grocers. 36 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE Heaven Just Got Better Better U Market …
• 15 September

  MEET OUR BC FOOD & BEVERAGE AWARDS FINALISTS.

  

  Langley, British Columbia – September 11, 2023 – BC Food and Beverage is delighted to introduce the finalists for the BC Food & Beverage Awards with voting open until September 19th at BCFBAwards.com for the public to select the 2023 winners in each category! Hosted by BC Food and Beverage …
• 11 September

  LAST CALL! CFDE Luncheon with Ken Keelor – CEO – Calgary Co-op

  

  CFDE Luncheon with Ken Keelor – CEO – Calgary Co-op Sep 15, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5, Canada Ken will be updating the industry on the new era for Calgary Co-op and the path ahead for 2023-24 and beyond. An …
• 11 September

  Dot Foods Canada Celebrates Opening of New $50 CAD Million Distribution Center in Ontario

  

  Company holds ribbon cutting ceremony and community event to celebrate opening the 168,875 square-foot facility WHAT:  Dot Foods Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, is opening its new distribution center in Ingersoll, Ontario. On September 15, Dot Foods Canada will …
• 11 September

  Discover thought-provoking ideas by networking with your food regulatory and safety peers…

  

  Attend the 12th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Regulation this November! Don’t miss out on these networking opportunities…   Networking galore!When you attend the Canadian Summit on Food Regulation in November, you’re not just getting hours of inspirational and educational content. You’ll also be gaining access to a whole host …
• 11 September

  JUXTA INTRODUCES GAME-CHANGING AUTONOMOUS MICRO-RETAIL STORES TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS IN THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING ECOSPHERE

  

  JUXTA Nomads are fully equipped and assembled, portable, unstaffed micro-retail stores Designed primarily to support operators of electric vehicle charging stations with a turn-key supplementary retail offering to drive top-line growth Ability to purchase self-served food and drink from a JUXTA Nomad increases appeal of EV charging stations for drivers Unparalleled profitability per …
• 11 September

  The Largest Edition of Seafood Expo Asia Opens Its Doors to Worldwide Suppliers and Buyers from Across Asia

  

  The 11th edition of Seafood Expo Asia kicks-off events for the seafood industry in Asia with an exhibit hall 86 percent larger than in 2022 The expanded exhibit hall features 359 exhibiting companies from 40 countries and26 national and regional pavilions A conference program along with special events designed to …