Toronto, ON — CIGBA/DCI is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards, honouring outstanding individuals and companies who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contribution to the independent grocery sector. This year’s Star Award recipients include: Retailer of the Year: Commisso’s Fresh Foods Supplier of the …
June, 2025
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9 June
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt by Parmigiano Reggiano and Loblaw Companies Ltd. to crack the most Parmigiano Reggiano wheels simultaneously
Parmigiano Reggiano and Loblaw Companies Ltd. partner to break their own GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title in the cracking of more than 1,800 wheels at over 450 grocery stores across Canada TORONTO, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, June 14th at exactly 12:00 PM noon, an extraordinary GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt will …
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9 June
Exciting News: Cavendish Farms’ Quick Crisp® Wins at the 32nd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards!
DIEPPE, New Brunswick, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — We’re thrilled to announce our Quick Crisp® line of frozen potato and appetizer products has been awarded the prestigious Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to insights-led innovation, quality, and excellence in the food …
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9 June
Colabor Group Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Certain Assets of Alimplus and the Financing of This Acquisition
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company“) announces today the closing of the acquisition of the food distribution assets of Alimplus Inc. (“Alimplus“), operating under the name Mayrand Plus, and all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tout-Prêt Inc. …
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3 June
Emkao Foods Wins Top Prize in Binghamton Business-Plan Competition
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham (right) announced Emkao Foods of Vancouver, British Columbia and owner Ayissi Nyemba (middle) as the winner of this year’s Binghamton business-plan competition. Also pictured (left) is Patrick Doyle, president of the Binghamton Local Development Corporation and vice president of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. (Photo …
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3 June
The North West Company Inc. Hosts Annual General Meeting and First Quarter Results Conference Call
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (“North West”) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (Central Time) via live video webcast online at . North West will host a conference call for its first quarter results …
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3 June
THE FUTURE OF FOOD IS MADE IN CANADA: The Homegrown Innovation Challenge Launches $20M Scaling Phase Grant to Support Domestic Food Production
TORONTO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It has never been more important for Canada to have a secure and sustainable supply of food. Building on its longstanding commitment to improving the well-being of Canadians, the Weston Family Foundation is investing in the people and ideas redefining how we grow …
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2 June
RBC and Pattison Food Group expand partnership to bring added convenience and everyday value to shoppers in Western Canada
RBC cardholders can now get 2x More Rewards points on purchases at eligible Pattison Food Group locations including Save-On-Foods VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Pattison Food Group (PFG), Western Canada’s largest provider of food and health products, announced that they are expanding their strategic partnership following the successful launch of the More …