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New Kit Makes Weeknight Dinners Easier and Tastier for Busy Families Edmonton, Canada (June 15, 2025) – The Little Potato Company, the number one Little Potato company in North America, is adding a new staple to its beloved Microwave Ready Kit lineup: A Little Homestyle Ranch. Available at major retailers, the new kit pairs …
June, 2026
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16 June
CIGBA Announces New Board Appointments
Burlington, ON – The Canadian Independent Grocers Buying Alliance (CIGBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors to its Board, along with several executive leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to strong governance and industry representation across Canada. New Directors Joining the Board of Directors …
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16 June
Fresh St. Market to Open Richmond Location in Summer 2027
Fresh St. Market makes its Richmond debut bringing a public market experience to one of Metro Vancouver’s most food-passionate cities. June 15, 2026 – hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory / Burnaby, B.C. – Fresh St. Market today announced the upcoming opening of a Richmond location at 6553 Park Road. Located at CF Richmond …
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16 June
Beef Consumption and Demand Higher in 2025
Statistics Canada’s food consumption data is significantly lagged, but it is worth taking stock to see what happened last year. Consumers continued to flock to the beef section of the meat counter in 2025, looking for that perfect cut. The retail beef demand index (2000=100), which measures consumers’ willingness to …
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16 June
CFDE 2026 Calgary Stampede Social
Please join us at our CFDE Stampede Social Event! We are returning to Last Best Brewing again this year, and there will be lots of space to mix and mingle with industry friends, colleagues and customers! Tickets are limited so act now! Last Best Brewing 607 11 Ave SW, Calgary, …
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11 June
Make Happy Tummies 2027 Launches with Record Momentum and Unprecedented Retail Reach
What a year. What a milestone. The Grocery Foundation officially launched the Make Happy Tummies 2027 Campaign and Gala this week, bringing together sponsors, retailers, manufacturers, community leaders, and industry partners to celebrate a record-breaking year and set the stage for an even bigger campaign ahead. The June 10th kickoff event, held in …
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10 June
CIGBA/DCI Celebrates Industry Excellence at 2026 Business Summit
Toronto, ON — CIGBA/DCI is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to Canada’s independent grocery industry. This year’s Star Award recipients include: • Retailer of the Year: Pino’s Get Fresh • Partner …
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9 June
The High Cost of ‘Grocery Pricing Fairness’
The High Cost of ‘Grocery Pricing Fairness’ Background: Several states, including New York, are considering “grocery pricing fairness” legislation aimed at supporting small independent grocers. These proposals—such as New York’s Senate Bill S8563—would require large grocery suppliers to offer identical prices and contract terms to all retailers that purchase the …
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9 June
Frozen Juice is Returning to Canadian Grocery Stores
One of Canada’s most nostalgic grocery staples is heading back to store freezers. Loblaw says frozen juice concentrate will return later this month through its No Name brand, bringing back a product many shoppers feared had disappeared for good. The retailer says the move comes after hearing from customers who …
