Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Canada, August 2022 – Sweet & Friendly is pleased to announce its partnership with iLevel Management, Inc. iLevel will be acting as S & F’s sales broker to Natural Health Food stores, Mass Retail, Food Services, and Drug Stores in Canada. The team at Sweet & Friendly is excited to …
September, 2022
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7 September
GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA 2022 – BACK LIVE & IN PERSON!
Join all of grocery – retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers and more over two days on October 25 & 26, 2022 at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building (650 Dixon Road). There is over 110,000 sq. ft. of trade exhibition space, 50+ exhibits, 850+ companies, and 5,600+ attendees. The theme, …
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7 September
Dot Foods Canada to Break Ground on New Distribution Center in Ontario
Ingersoll’s newest employer to announce $50,000 in donations to area nonprofits WHAT: Dot Foods Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, will celebrate the groundbreaking of its new distribution center in Ingersoll, Ontario. The company is making a $50 million investment …
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2 September
Calgary Co-op Commits to Supporting Sustainable Beef Production in Canada With Launch of Only Alberta Black Angus Beef Brand Featuring CRSB Certification Mark
September 1, 2022 – CALGARY – Calgary Co-op is committing to sustainable beef production in Canada with the launch of its new Only Alberta Black Angus Beef brand featuring the CRSB Certified Mass Balance Beef Sustainability logo. This new product line supports Calgary Co-op’s mission to provide exceptional products and …
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2 September
Associated Grocers, Vice President of Wholesale Larry Chmielewski is retiring.
Capping off an outstanding 49 years of serving the Independent Grocer in Western Canada, 35 of those years with Associated Grocers, Vice President of Wholesale Larry Chmielewski is retiring September 30, 2022 Larry will be dearly missed by all – customers, suppliers, colleagues, and none more than myself. Larry’s casual, …
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1 September
Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of innovative new store at Coquitlam’s Sunwood Square featuring automated online ordering centre
(August 31, 2022 – Coquitlam, B.C.) Western Canadian grocery retailer Save-On-Foods officially opens the doors on Thursday to its newest location, Save-On-Foods Sunwood, at #100-3025 Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam, B.C., in what the company is billing as the future of Save-On-Foods. This innovative store in the city of Coquitlam offers …
August, 2022
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30 August
Fine Choice Foods Launches Second Manufacturing Facility in Richmond
Richmond, BC – August 30, 2022 – Fine Choice Foods, a market-leading producer of quality Asian-inspired foods, announced the opening of its second manufacturing facility, also located in Richmond, with an in-person celebration last week. The event included remarks from Honourable Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture and Food; Mayor Malcolm …
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30 August
Select Food Products Unveils New Brand Identity to Kick Off Next Chapter of Transformational Growth
With plans to expand local production capacity, Select reinforces commitment to its purpose: To Make the Best Sauces for the World’s Best Brands NORTH YORK, ON, Aug. 30, 2022 /CNW/ – Select Food Products, a Canadian manufacturer of sauces, salad dressings, condiments and more for over 80 years, is proudly …
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29 August
Despite Recessions Risks, Canadian Provinces Poised for Growth
OTTAWA, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New research from The Conference Board of Canada forecasts Canada’s provinces to continue seeing gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022 through 2024, despite the overhanging risks of a recession. Saskatchewan and Alberta are projected to lead growth among the provinces. “Continuing high …