Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
VARENNES, QC, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Only two years after announcing its ambitious project, Groupe Robert, in collaboration with Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, has officially inaugurated its automated distribution centre in Varennes. This investment of over $200 million, supported by financial contributions from the government of Quebec, Investissement Québec and several …
November, 2023
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21 November
“Choose Canadian Seafood” Campaign Expands to Offer Canadians Easier Connection to Seafood
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 20, 2023 /CNW/ – The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) and The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) are thrilled to announce a recent expansion of the “Choose Canadian Seafood” campaign, designed to cater to the growing demand among Canadian families for fresh, locally produced seafood products. Emphasizing the ease of incorporating nutritious seafood into daily …
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18 November
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 • VOLUME 109, NO.6 In this Issue 21 Going Loco For Local Demand keeps building for local products creating new opportunities for retailers. 31 East Meets West Supercharged The Asian food category continues to dominate ethnic retail offerings. 36 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE 37 Forces Shaping Consumer Behaviour …
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18 November
Saputo Inc. Recognized as One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024
MONTRÉAL, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company), has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the country’s largest publisher of employment periodicals. This prestigious designation recognizes Canadian employers implementing forward-thinking human resources policies and leading their …
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16 November
Lagoon Seafood completes $10 million expansion of its Granby, Quebec production facility
The new facility houses more storage space, new production rooms, and state-of-the-art technology Lachine, Que. November 15, 2023 – Lagoon Seafood, a leader in the distribution, import, export, and processing of fresh and frozen seafood, has completed construction of its state-of-the-art facility in Granby, Quebec. This achievement marks a significant milestone …
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14 November
Farmery Estate Brewery receives Manitoba Food & Beverage Association 2023 Branding Award.
Established in 2011, our mission was simple: infuse rural values into every product, adding value to our farm’s harvest. Our iconic farm tire logo, inspired by our 1940s Allis Chalmers WD tractor, embodies our hardworking teenage years in the fields, dust-covered and determined. The orange hue, borrowed from the vintage …
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14 November
Saputo Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Ended September 30, 2023
MONTREAL, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company) reported today its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2023. All amounts in this news release are in millions of Canadian dollars (CDN), except per share …
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14 November
Loblaw makes it easier for small businesses – including Farmers and Local Producers – to get products on shelves
New Small Supplier Program provides faster payment terms, dedicated support, and competitive terms to help small businesses thrive BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX: L); (“Loblaw”), Canada’s leading grocery retailer is introducing a new Small Supplier Program, providing additional support and resources to more than a thousand …
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13 November
Bertolli Introduces Frozen Skillet Meals
As we navigate through a world that has been compelled to re-discover the joys of home dining, Bertolli rises to the occasion with its latest culinary delight. With over 150 years of rich history, Bertolli brings the essence of Italian dining to Canadian households with the introduction of its new …
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13 November
Canadian Panettone to Face The Italians: Viva Panettone at the World Cup Final
First Panettone Store Opens in Montreal MONTREAL, Novembre 13, 2023, Viva panettone is honored to announce that its traditional panettone has won the North American elimination finals in New York. Viva has been selected as one of 30 international finalists who will present their panettone at the Panettone World Cup …