News Releases

September, 2023

• 18 September

  Rabba Fine Foods Hosts 25th Annual Charity Golf Classic, Garnering Support from Vendors and Partners

  

  Mississauga, Ont., September 13, 2023 – Rabba Fine Foods, the GTA’s beloved neighborhood market, celebrated its 25th annual Rabba Roots Charity Golf Classic on September 11, 2023, at the picturesque Brampton Golf Club. The event witnessed a gathering of vendors and partners from the grocery industry, all joining forces to …
• 18 September

  Empire Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results

  

  Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended August 5, 2023. For the quarter, the Company recorded net earnings of $261.0 million ($1.03 per share) compared to $187.5 million ($0.71 per share) last year. For the quarter, the Company …
• 18 September

  Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ kickstarts its Giving Shelter fundraising campaign with $1M donation

  

  The Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ – the charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart® – announced a $1M donation granting Women’s Shelters Canada and Canadian Women’s Foundation each with $500,000 to support a variety of gender-based violence initiatives. This $1M donation kickstarts a month-long fundraising campaign known as Giving Shelter, …
• 18 September

  Butterball Canada’s 2023 outlook report shares new data on how young Canadians celebrate

  

  Research reveals that over a third of young Canadians aged 20-40 are planning to combine traditional and unique recipes in their Thanksgiving menus TORONTO, ON – September 13, 2023 – Today, Butterball, Canada’s leading turkey brand, released data from its 2023 Thanksgiving outlook report which revealed that although half of …
• 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 …