Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
By focusing on its core business areas, and through the inspiring efforts of local Co-ops, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) successfully navigated changing market conditions and the continued challenges of the pandemic to improve its financial results in 2021. FCL recorded nearly $9.1 billion in revenue and $495 million in earnings …
January, 2022
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4 January
NuStart Marketing appoints Sophie Davidson as National Key Account Manager
Sophie Davidson We are growing again!! It is with great pleasure we announce the appointment of Sophie Davidson as National Key Account Manager based in Toronto, effective Nov 15, 2021. Sophie brings a wealth of experience having senior management roles with UNFI and Loblaw. Her insights into the grocery industry …
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4 January
Dark stores on the rise as part of the campaign to deliver groceries
SkipTheDishes is building 38 dark stores across the country to support its online food delivery strategy By Sylvain Charlebois We recently learned that SkipTheDishes is building 38 dark stores across the country to support its e-commerce renewal. Its strategy includes selling food online like any grocery store. Company CEO Kevin Edwards …
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4 January
Christmas traditions in Portugal and in Canada, different but alike.
PRESS RELEASEChristmas traditions in Portugal and in Canada, different but alike. The programme “Enjoy it’s from Europe” is an initiative funded by the European Union, that aims to add value and recognition to a wide variety of agricultural products that respect the environment, have high quality and safety standards, promote …
December, 2021
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30 December
National Carwash Solutions announces strategic partnership with Mondo Products Company.
GRIMES, Iowa, December 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — National Carwash Solutions (NCS), the world’s premier provider of end-to-end car wash solutions is very pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Mondo Products Company (Mondo), creating the largest direct car wash installation and service company in North America, powered by NCS. “We …
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22 December
Discovery Organics – Calgary Division-
After opening January 3rd, 2021 in Calgary with a 12,000 sq ft facility, Discovery Organics has built and moved into a larger building; ~ 25,000 sq ft facility in SE Calgary that is dedicated to wholesaling certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables. The new location at 4216 54 Ave SE. …
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21 December
This year’s Santa Cause honourees are…
Dear Industry Leaders , 2021 has thrown us more curve balls than we can count! Thank goodness it seems that with vaccinations, we can travel and meet in person (within limits). Optimistically, we want to see our friends and colleagues in person, and so we are holding Santa Cause later …
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21 December
Crew expands into US market with Dallas office
The agency’s first international expansion comes in response to the demand for client growth opportunities in a larger market. For the past 15 years, Crew has helped Canadian food & beverage clients grow their brands across North America, and is now deepening their reach in the United States. With their …
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21 December
Freshlocal Extends Partnership with Digital Technology Supercluster through New Funding Focused on Reducing Food Waste
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 20, 2021 /CNW/ – Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (TSX: LOCL) (OTC: FLOCF) (“Freshlocal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has secured an additional $800,000 investment from the Digital Supercluster (the “Supercluster”) to further enhance its FoodX eGrocery Management Solution (eGMS), with a focus on ensuring safe food …
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21 December
Kraft Heinz Cements Climate Ambition, Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Company to Halve Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030 and Reach Net Zero by 2050 PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO, December 15, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or the “Company”) announced today a pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions across its operational footprint (Scope 1 and …