Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Said Sadi Ishida Canada’s performance has been reflected in the expansion of its teams in both western and eastern Canada in recent months. Said Sadi was the first of the new hires to the Ishida family in December of 2020. Said has technical experience in the digital printing industry and …
October, 2021
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6 October
Second Harvest Canadian First Research Report – Canada’s Invisible Food Network
Dear friends, Please join us as we share some surprising findings on the network of food charities supporting Canadians. The launch of Second Harvest’s newest research report, Canada’s Invisible Food Network, is tomorrow, Thursday October 7 at 9:30am ET.If you have not yet registered, we would love to see you there! …
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4 October
Salt Spring Coffee Marks 25 Years of Sustainability With Launch of Ground and Pod Coffee
Ground coffee is now available in stores; pod coffee to arrive in early 2022 GANGES, B.C., October 4, 2021 – Salt Spring Coffee is celebrating 25 years of producing sustainable coffee with the launch of ground and pod coffee versions of its most popular fair trade, organic coffee blends. Ground …
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4 October
Fruit Attraction 2021, special “retail” edition, will be attended by companies from over 44 countries
The Fair will take place in eight halls at IFEMA MADRID between 5 and 7 October, with the participation of 1,300 companies, thereby confirming its position as one of the largest B2B events in the world Professionals of the fruit and vegetable sector can purchase their visitor’s pass to attend …
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4 October
Carlton Cards and the Canadian Mental Health Association Partner to Help Canadians Stay Connected and Show They Care with a Card
[Mississauga, ON – September 21, 2021]: Carlton Cards has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), a national leader and primary resource for mental health support services, to spread awareness around the importance of social connection and the impact it has on mental health. The partnership seemed like a …
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4 October
Beyond Meat® Breaks through the Breakfast Category in Canada by Introducing Plant-Based Beyond Breakfast Sausage® Links at All Major Retailers Across the Country
To celebrate the launch, Beyond Meat is giving away free Beyond Breakfast Sausage Links through a nationwide campaign to encourage better habits TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Meat®, a leader in plant-based protein, is shaking up the breakfast game in Canada by launching plant-based Beyond Breakfast Sausage® …
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4 October
Why Canadians are walking away from the meat counter
By Sylvain Charlebois on September 8, 2021 Meat is a luxury in most countries and it’s becoming one in Canada. The good news? Canadians can deal The cost of living has understandably been one of the current federal election’s top issues. Most major parties have included proposed measures to help Canadians, especially those …
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4 October
Lactalis Canada’s Cracker Barrel Brand Launches New Creative Campaign for 2021
New campaign speaks to the unabashed cheese lover who isn’t afraid to flaunt the pride they have when using Cracker Barrel Cheese September 27, 2021 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased …
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4 October
Loblaw reduces food waste sent to landfill by more than 85%, surpassing initial target five years ahead of schedule
Company donates enough surplus food to provide over 1.3 million meals to Canadians and prevent the release of over 3 million kg of greenhouse gases BRAMPTON, ON, September 23, 2021: Today, Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Loblaw) Executive Chairman and President, Galen G. Weston, reiterated the company’s commitment to reducing food waste: The …
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4 October
Kick It Up This Year with One of Aubrey D.™’s Spicy-Hot Specialty Mustards
QUEBEC, Canada. (Sept. 27, 2021) — Mustard. Can you imagine grilling hot dogs and hamburgers without mustard on the side? Would you consider serving sandwiches without a mustard option? And how bland would potato salad be without mustard? To kick it up a notch, why not substitute ordinary American or Dijon …