Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Day One at GIC 2022 was a resounding success! Please see attached, 2 press releases — one for the Day One Wrap up and the Top Ten in Grocery Awards results in addition to a separate release containing the winners of the coveted Merchandising Excellence Awards. Please note that the …
October, 2022
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25 October
2022 MASTER MERCHANDISER AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
TORONTO – Tuesday, October 25, 2022… Awards for the best merchandising displays in Canadian grocery were presented at The Merchandising Excellence Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Winners from the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) Master Merchandiser Awards Program honours and recognizes best point-of-sale merchandising in the grocery industry. It …
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24 October
Another Successful SIAL Paris!
As publisher and editor of Western Grocer magazine, I attended SIAL Paris this past week and was incredibly impressed with the extent and variety of exhibitions and information presented. For over 50 years, SIAL Paris has been welcoming a melting pot of industry players to the French capital to share …
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24 October
Alvarez & Marsal Report Studies Impact of Sustainability on Grocers
New Alvarez & Marsal Sustainability in Grocery Report Finds “Responsible Retail” More Profitable and Effective Becoming more sustainable is a new consumer-driven imperative Millennial and Gen Z consumers are pushing for sustainability at the grocery store Measuring the gap between consumer perception of grocers’ sustainability and reality New York, NY—September …
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24 October
HEALTHY ON-THE-GO SNACKING MADE EASY WITH SUMMER FRESH®
The time has finally arrived. Our social media famous chip flavoured hummus known for its richness in flavour is coming your way in a convenient, brand NEW on-the-go packaging TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ – We at Summer Fresh® have worked to develop the perfect way for you to snack …
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24 October
Ardent Mills Launches Third CSR Report, Shares Milestone Progress on Nutrition and Sustainability
Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today unveiled its progress against the company’s ambitious CSR goals, formed in direct alignment with the United Nations’ sustainable development pillars of Sustainability, People and Nutrition. Highlights include: Enrolling 250,913 acres in regenerative agriculture initiatives intended to ensure productive and profitable farmland by improving soil health and conserving water, representing steady progress …
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24 October
Bel Canada Group pursues its strategy for sustainable innovation and diversification
With the launch of Babybel® Plant-Based and the acquisition of MOM Group,Bel Canada Group expands its plant-based offer MONTREAL, Oct. 19, 2022 / – Bel Canada Group pursues its strategy for sustainable innovation and diversifies its offering with plant-based products to complement its existing dairy options. With this strategic approach, …
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24 October
Protein alternatives likely to witness more demand, says GlobalData
Growing consumer awareness about cruelty-free products, venture capital (VC) investor interest, new business models, and novel source availability are driving the protein alternatives market globally. As these alternatives come close to conventional protein sources in terms of price, taste, and texture, we are likely to witness more demand in the …
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24 October
Lactalis Canada’s Khaas and siggi’s Brands Add Renowned Dairy Farmers of Canada Blue Cow Logo
October 20, 2022 –Toronto, Ontario – Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and Lactalis Canada are pleased to announce that DFC’s Blue Cow Logo will now appear on the company’s Khaas Dahi and Khaas Halal and siggi’s yogourt products. Prominently displaying the renowned Blue Cow logo on these popular brands, Lactalis …
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24 October
Loblaw to freeze food prices until January 2023
The campaign is powerfully symbolic and will show that grocers in our country do have a heart By Sylvain Charlebois There have been calls for Canadian grocers to voluntarily freeze prices for some main staples as we weather the current food inflation storm. The first grocer in the world to …