Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 7, 2022 – Canadian producers are encouraged to lean into their strategic planning skills this year to meet what’s ahead. According to the FCC economic outlooks, challenges impacting the food supply chain will continue but the demand for commodities and food means there is opportunity for growth, indicating a need …
February, 2022
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4 February
Turn Key Grocery Business and Building for sale in Trail, BC for only $488,000
Here is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to own your own building and BE YOUR OWN BOSS from a very high exposure Store Front! Presently it is run as a very successful Delicatessen, however you can MAKE IT YOURS with your business ideas! Collect the income from a very large 2 Bdrm, 2 …
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3 February
Lawrence Ashmead has joined Discovery Organics as Senior Sales Manager, Calgary
Lawrence brings his 23 years of experience in the fresh produce industry to Discovery Organics in his new role as Senior Sales Manager. Discovery Organics is Western Canada’s go-to for certified organic and certified Fair Trade fresh fruits and vegetables. Lawrence will bring his many skills, wisdom and service oriented …
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1 February
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes* Celebrates the Year of the Tiger and Tony’s 70th Birthday with Commemorative Lunar New Year Packaging
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ – It’s a gr-r-reat year to be a tiger! Beginning February 1, the Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Tiger – a year that also commemorates the 70th birthday of Tony the Tiger, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes*‘ beloved mascot. To give “paws” to …
January, 2022
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31 January
Parkland expands food offer and accelerates convenience growth with acquisition of M&M Food Market
Calgary, AB, January 18, 2022 / CNW / – Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX:PKI), a leading operator and consolidator of convenience retail and fuel marketing businesses, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire M&M Food Market (“M&M”) (“the Acquisition”). M&M is a premium, …
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31 January
Save-On-Foods Celebrates Grand Opening of New King George Hub Store
(January 25, 2022 – Surrey, B.C.) Western Canadian grocery retailer Save-On-Foods officially opens the doors on Thursday to its newest location, Save-On-Foods King George Hub, at 13630 George Junction, replacing the previous location at 10312 King George Boulevard. Standing at almost 36,000 square feet, Save-On-Foods King George Hub invites customers …
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31 January
Food Centre Announces New President
Saskatoon, SK | The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre (Food Centre) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mehmet Tulbek as the Food Centre’s new president, effective January 31st, 2022. Mehmet brings over 20 years of agricultural business and leadership experience to the Food …
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31 January
Canada’s Agriculture Day February 22, 2022
CELEBRATE CANADA’S AGRICULTURE DAY Canada’s Agriculture Day is back! Last year, the entire food and agriculture industry celebrated across the country, shared our pride, opened doors to new food conversations, and trended nationally on Twitter. And we can’t wait to do it again in 2022. Join us on Tuesday, February …
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31 January
Nearly Half of Canadian Companies Plan to Expand Their Teams in First Half of 2022, Robert Half Research Shows
More than Four in 10 Employers Offering Remote Work Options and Higher Starting Salaries to Attract Skilled Candidates TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2022 /CNW/ – The job market is poised to continue its recovery into 2022, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half suggests. According to the company’s State …
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31 January
NATEXPO 2022 in Lyon: all signals are go!
NATEXPO is set to write another successful chapter in its history. Building on their experience, the teams at this reference tradeshow are hard at work to make sure that this major event for the organic sector in France and Europe delivers on its promises. The Lyon show will take place …