Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Patrick Heffernan [Mississauga, ON] – [February 15, 2024] – Tree of Life Canada announces the appointment of Patrick Heffernan to Chief Operating Officer effective February 2024. Patrick brings over 25 years of experience in various executive positions in Retail & Foodservice including Sobeys, Metro, Rexall & Recipe Unlimited. In his …
February, 2024
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17 February
New Survey Reveals Canadians Love Frozen Veggies
Nearly half purchased frozen vegetables last month, while 85% have purchased them in the past year BROSSARD, QC, February 19, 2024 – To kick off the first-ever National Frozen Veggie Week (February 19-23), Nortera, a North American leader in vegetable processing, released today the results of a survey on Canadians’ relationship with …
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17 February
Candy and snacks: What’s in store for grocers?
What are the current challenges and opportunities? The biggest challenge is the ongoing pressure on income. While the rate of inflation has moderated throughout 2023, current food and beverage prices are much higher than pre-pandemic. Combined with everything else that has become more expensive, many consumers are making changes to …
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17 February
Carlton Cards President Rod Sturtridge to retire, Paul Werynski named successor
Rod Sturtridge Rod Sturtridge, President of Carlton Cards, will be retiring, and Paul Werynski, currently General Manager, will succeed Sturtridge as President effective March 1, 2024. Paul Werynski Sturtridge joined Carlton Cards 41 years ago in the sales division and held various roles within the Company before his appointment to …
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17 February
Canadian beef exports in 2023
Canadian beef exports in 2023 totaled 498,917 tonnes valued at $5.02 billion, down 2.4% in volume but up 7.4% in value from 2022. The value of exports has increased for eleven consecutive years and is at a new record. Canada’s top five trading partners by market share are the U.S. …
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13 February
The North West Company Inc. Announces Director Resignation
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the “Company” or “North West”) today announced the resignation of Frank Coleman as Director of North West. Mr. Coleman has been a Director of North West since 1999 and was scheduled to retire in June 2024 in …
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13 February
Bel Canada Group – Notices of appointment
Marie-Ève Robert is now Vice-President of Marketing & CSR Marie-Ève Robert Marie-Ève Robert joined Bel Canada Group in 2013. Since her arrival, she has held several positions on the marketing team and has been Vice-President since 2020. An active member of the management committee, she is responsible for business objectives …
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13 February
Shoppers Drug Mart Creating New Pathways to Public Healthcare Across Canada
Clinics offer patients easier access, improved experience, and better health outcomes February 12, 2024, Toronto ON – Last week, Shoppers Drug Mart announced the opening of its latest clinic in Amherst Nova Scotia, bringing the company’s total number of clinics across the country to 74, with 72 more planned by …
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13 February
Lactalis Canada Announces New Sales Leadership Appointments
February 12, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new leaders to its Customer Sales Team. These new appointments follow an …
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12 February
NEW PROJECT TO FURTHER REVOLUTIONIZE PLANT-BASED FOOD OFFERINGS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Vancouver, BC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project with Konscious Foods, Avena Foods, and Canadian Pacifico Seaweeds (CPS) to bring new and improved plant-based products to the marketplace. Building off the success of Konscious Foods’ revolutionary frozen plant-based sushi, this project will …