Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
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 …
February, 2022
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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 …
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27 January
Two Vancouver organizations team up to help vulnerable families with creative surplus food products
Food Stash Foundation, and local, online community grocer SPUD.ca are supporting those most vulnerable in our community with some cheeky, surplus food products. Using imperfect fruit full of goodness, Vancouverites can make Rescued Apple Pie and Rescued Smoothie with all the revenue (that’s right, all of it!) going to Food Stash Foundation to support the work they do to fight food insecurity …
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27 January
Convenience and local roasted coffee from Cappuccino King
Cappuccino King is launching three convenient methods to enjoy their three favourite flavours of locally roasted and authentic Italian-style coffee. K-cup style, single serve coffee pods for reusable k-cup holders, and ESE single serve espresso pods will soon be at your finger tips. Watch for these new skews shipping in the spring For …