Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Okanagan Frozen Dough is pleased to welcome Sandra McDonough to the team as our new National Director of Sales. Sandra brings extensive food industry experience and a proven record of driving growth, building strong customer partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. In her new role, she will oversee national sales strategy …
February, 2026
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18 February
Liberté celebrates 90 years of history, boldness, and an obsession with taste through a major campaign
MONTREAL, Feb. 18, 2026 /CNW/ – This year, Liberté celebrates 90 years of history, craftsmanship, and passion. To mark this historic milestone, the brand is launching a major advertising campaign titled “Taste, Always.” A true ode to the moments, big and small, guided by taste, this campaign reaffirms Liberté’s pioneering identity and its …
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17 February
Why CHFA NOW Vancouver Is a Must-Attend for Retailers Planning Ahead
Retail success in 2026 will belong to those who plan earlier, think differently, and stay deeply connected to how shoppers are evolving. As wellness continues to expand beyond product claims and into lived experience, retailers are being asked to rethink not just what they stock—but how they inspire, support, and …
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17 February
Coke Canada Bottling Investing $141 Million to Expand Brampton Facility
New, state-of-the-art manufacturing line to grow local production by 20 million cases annually BRAMPTON, ON (February 17, 2026) – Family-owned business, (Coke Canada Bottling), announced today that it is investing more than $141 million to expand its Brampton facility to add a new, technology enabled can line that will lead to …
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17 February
The Little Potato Company Marks 30 Years of Innovation with Anniversary Logo Unveiling
Edmonton, Canada (February 17, 2026) — , the number one little potato brand in North America, is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of a new anniversary logo. The visual mark reflects the company’s growth over three decades and its ongoing mission to Feed the World, Better. …
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17 February
Formosa Springs Relaunches, Reviving a 155-Year-Old Canadian Mineral Water Legacy for a New Era of Generational Wellness
The relaunch, featuring still and sparkling water, follows a strategic acquisition led by wellness entrepreneur Nicholas Reichenbach, returning the historic artesian spring to its founding lineage and a philosophy of generational wellness TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2026 /CNW/ – Formosa Springs today announced its official relaunch under new ownership, marking the return of one of …
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14 February
Chiquita Advances Banana Innovation with Completion of Yelloway Banana Pan-Genome
Scientific milestone from global banana brand strengthens global efforts to develop disease-resistant, climate-resilient bananas FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chiquita has announced a major advancement in banana innovation with the completion of the Yelloway banana pan-genome, a foundational scientific breakthrough designed to accelerate the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient banana varieties. …
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14 February
Manitoba launches study to combat predatory pricing for groceries
The Manitoba government says it’s launching a study on “predatory pricing” at grocery stores. Various governments in Canada have taken measures to address grocery affordability but Manitoba is going further by launching “one of the first comprehensive, province-led studies focused on understanding grocery pricing practices,” a news release from the …
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14 February
Nutella Introduces Its First-Ever Taste Innovation: Nutella Peanut
After more than 60 years as a breakfast staple, Nutella is introducing its first-ever taste innovation, Nutella Peanut. The new spread blends the smooth, chocolate-hazelnut creaminess people know and love with the familiar, comforting taste of peanuts, creating something that’s unique and entirely its own. Originally unveiled at the 2025 …
