Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Mississauga, Ont., November 23, 2022 – Rabba Fine Foods, the GTA’s neighbourhood marketplace, has opened a new Tim Hortons counter inside of its 5025 Heatherleigh Ave. store in Mississauga. “We are delighted to offer our customers access to more great offerings and greater convenience” says Rick Rabba, president of Rabba …
November, 2022
-
28 November
How CPG Companies Can Grow in a Recession
By Maile Buker & Simon Waters With US GDP growth slowing from 2-6% per quarter in 2021 to -0.6% for Q2 2022 and another big interest rate hike on the horizon, the tail end of this year is providing mixed economic news. Job openings continue to rise despite improved employment …
-
28 November
New reports reveal best ways to label plant-based products
Consumers surveyed on terms like “100% plant-based”, “meatless” and “vegan” Two new reports published today by global food awareness organisation, ProVeg International, provide insights into the most effective ways to label plant-based products. The two reports are called “Plant-based labelling: How common labelling language impacts consumer perception of plant-based products” …
-
28 November
THE FUTURE OF FOOD IS TRANSFORMATIVE
The Nourish Network releases Annual Trend Report for Food, Beverage, and Agriculture for 2023 TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2022 /CNW/ – Nourish Food Marketing, Canada’s only full-service marketing agency working exclusively with food, beverage, and agricultural clients, in partnership with Kahntact, leading marketers in the agriculture, food, and life science sectors, have released their 7th annual …
-
28 November
Irving Consumer Products Announces Public Sustainability Goals for its Tissue Manufacturing Operations
DIEPPE, New Brunswick, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Irving Consumer Products, a member of the J. D. Irving Group of Companies, is continuing its commitment to the environment by introducing sustainability goals for its tissue manufacturing operations. While the environment has long been a core value of the company, …
-
24 November
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.6 In this Issue 29 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATEBrisk BusinessFair Trade boomed in 2022.An Inside Look at CHFA with President & CEO, Aaron Skelton 37 Meet Your MakerThe desire to buy local comes from consumers’ connection to producers stories. 49 Diversity Driving Asian SalesAsian foods …
-
24 November
JD Sweid Foods Announces Major Expansion
JD Sweid Foods, one of Canada’s largest food manufacturers, has announced plans to invest $20 million to ramp up production capacity at its Langley, BC facility. The phased expansion allows the company to meet the rising demand for its fully cooked product lines and address evolving industry trends calling for …
-
22 November
Salon Gourmets increases from 3 to 5 halls
Salon Gourmets increases from 3 to 5 halls The sales of the next Salon Gourmets kick off with innovations. For the first time in its history, Europe’s number nº1 Fine Food and Beverages Fair will occupy five halls at IFEMA Madrid. The 36 Salon Gourmets kicks off its marketing …
-
22 November
Enabling safe food options for Canadians with food allergy
New Allergen Management Guidelines now available for Canadian food and beverage manufacturers. TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, Food Allergy Canada is announcing the release of Allergen Management Guidelines for Food Manufacturers. These guidelines support Canada’s 13,000 plus food and beverage manufacturers in managing allergens in their facility and …
-
21 November
Dole Offers Vegan Versions of Traditional Unhealthy Holiday Dishes
CONSIDERING VEGAN HOLIDAY SIDES? DOLE PROVES THEY ARE POSSIBLE AND CAN BE SUPRISINGLY INDULGENT Latest “Healthier by Dole” challenges die-hard meat lovers to enjoy vegan versions of classic holiday sides without missing a thing CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 10, 2022) — As veganism continues to become a mainstream part of the …