News Releases

February, 2022

• 8 February

  New partnership will enhance Canada’s plant-based cheese market

  

  Consortium will use innovative techniques to feature Canadian-grown crops in plant-based cheeses VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project that will leverage the combined strengths of Lumi Foods (legacy brand Blue Heron Creamery), Winecrush Technology and Save-On-Foods to enhance Canada’s …
• 8 February

  Summer Fresh Expands its Chip Flavoured Product Line with Three Exciting New Flavours

  

  The iconic Canadian brand scores a touchdown with new chip flavoured hummus options and a dip just in time for game day TORONTO, January 19, 2022: Summer Fresh, Canada’s leading prepared salad and dip manufacturer, has today launched two new hummus flavours including; Barbecue Hummus, Spicy Buffalo Hummus and a Spicy Dill Pickle Dip right …
• 8 February

  Empire to Launch Voilà Online Grocery Home Delivery Service in British Columbia

  

  Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that its fourth e-commerce customer fulfilment centre (“CFC”) will be located in the Greater Vancouver Area of British Columbia. Voilà will launch its online grocery home delivery service for customers in British Columbia in 2025. The CFC will benefit …
• 7 February

  Half of Canadians say pasta is ‘least terrifying meal’ to prepare for their Valentine: survey

  

  Italpasta poll highlights deal breakers and biggest turnoffs TORONTO, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new survey of Canadians in time for Valentine’s Day puts Cupid’s lens on one of Canada’s staple foods and the lengths people will go to protect their love of pasta. The survey, a poll …
• 7 February

  Preparations for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022 are in full swing

  

  February 01, 2022 Preparations for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022 are in full swing The leading trade show for the global fresh produce business will be held in Berlin from April 5 to 7, 2022, with around 2,000 exhibitors from 80 countries. Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA, is convinced that the …
• 7 February

  ALL-NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR ​​​​​​2022 NGA SHOW

  

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2022NGA Show Contact: Laura Strange(202) 938-2584lstrange@nationalgrocers.org ALL-NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR ​​​​​​2022 NGA SHOWUnique content added to showcase the store of the future and Independent Grocers Alliance thought leadership – bringing brand-new education offerings for 2022 event Shelton, CT –The NGA Show – Feb. 27-March 1, 2022, in …
• 7 February

  The 2022 balancing act: growth, innovation and risk management

  

  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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …