Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
By Sue Nicholls, CMKG The role of the sales professional has been evolving in response to various market dynamics, changing retailer demands, and the need to create insights-driven, shopper-focused solutions for their customers. A key output of the sales professional – the sales presentation – is typically a PowerPoint deck …
January, 2024
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2 January
UK Supermarkets change will affect how you buy fruit and vegetables
New regulations will change the way fruits and vegetables are bought in the UK in 2024 and beyond. Pre-packed fruit and veg in plastic wrapping will soon no longer be available in UK supermarkets, which means customers must pick loose items to buy. Under new compulsory laws in 2024 to reduce food waste, …
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2 January
Rabba and Maple Leaf Foods Unite for $10,000 Food Bank Donation to Help Families in Need
Mississauga, December 20, 2023 – In the spirit of giving and just in time for Christmas, Rabba Fine Foods has partnered with Maple Leaf Foods to make a donation of more than 1,000 packages of bacon, valued at $10,000 to Food Banks Mississauga. As part of its Rabba Roots Community Giving …
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2 January
Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announces board chair, appointments
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Following its recent meeting of the Board of Directors, Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announced the appointment of Mr. Irv Teper, CEO and Co-Founder of Concord Premium Meats, and Managing Director of Premium Brands Holdings LP, as Chair of the Board of Directors of Food …
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2 January
Navigate the Future of Food Safety: Discover Exclusive Insights at the 18th Canadian Summit
The 18th annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety, returning to Toronto on April 24-25, 2024, offers an essential platform for the latest insights in food safety. As the landscape of food safety continues to evolve with new regulations, global market demands, and technological advancements, we recognize the unique challenges you …
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2 January
Six Star Pro Nutrition® announces launch of Kellogg’s® cereal flavoured products in the Canadian market
SIX STAR® 100% Whey Protein Plus in Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® and Froot Loops® flavours are now available at Loblaws® branded locations, Shoppers Drug Mart® and Walmart®. Oakville, ON, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It’s your turn Canada. Your favourite cereal flavours just became your new favourite protein powders. Six …
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2 January
Record Levels of Hunger Inspire Record Levels of Generosity
Ontario Organizations Donate Over $800,000 To Help Fill Food Bank Shelves That Are Running Dangerously Low This Holiday Season TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ontario’s food bank network struggles to meet an unprecedented surge in demand, generous organizations have rallied behind Feed Ontario’s Full Shelves Campaign to …
December, 2023
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29 December
Lino A. Saputo Appointed Member of the Order of Canada
MONTRÉAL, Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (we, Saputo or the Company) (TSX: SAP) is delighted to highlight the appointment of Lino A. Saputo, the Company’s Chair of the Board, President and CEO, as a Member of the Order of Canada, a distinction conferred by the Office of the …
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20 December
Brandt Meats – Celebrating 65 Years
For 65 wonderful years, Brandt Meats has been an iconic Canadian family business. It all started with Gerhard and Ida’s dream when they opened their very first deli on Dundas Street West in 1958. As our business grew, Gerhard and Ida expanded to multiple locations, and eventually opened a state-of-the-art …
