Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
With more than two decades of experience leading Sales organizations for consumer packaged goods companies, Vincent brings a new level of expertise to the Kraft Heinz Canada business. Enabled by the skills and experiences he has developed as a strategic leader, Vincent has worked with all customers in the Canadian …
March, 2022
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4 March
Mutti Launches NEW authentic Italian pizza sauce!
Canadians love pizza, and with nearly three quarters of households buying some sort of do-it-yourself pizza in 2021, it’s the perfect time to add a new pizza sauce to the category! Mutti Pizza Classica has a neutral flavour profile that can be dressed up by the adventurous home chef or …
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4 March
Italpasta’s Artisan Line Brings Canadian Wheat and Sustainability to the Mainstream
Italpasta has been a go-to choice for Canadian families for over 30 years. During this time, the company’s products have filled Canadian pantries and grocery shelves with the highest quality pasta made with love and car. Now comes Italpasta’s newest offering – the Artisan Pasta line. The Artisan line is …
February, 2022
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28 February
Joseph Kim Named New CEO of Galleria Supermarket and Korea Food Trading
Joseph Kim VAUGHAN, ON – February 3, 2022 – To meet the demands of the changing times, Jeffrey Min, Chairman of Galleria Supermarket and Korea Food Trading has announced he is stepping down from his role as CEO. Vice president, Joseph Kim, will be taking over as CEO starting January …
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28 February
The potato chips war is just the tip of the iceberg
PepsiCo’s move signals that the sector is tired of – and desperate to stop – supply-chain bullying that’s been going on for years By Sylvain CharleboisProfessorDalhousie University We recently learned that Frito-Lay, a brand owned by giant PepsiCo Canada, stopped selling to Loblaws after the retailer refused requests by Frito-Lay …
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28 February
The SIAL Canada International Food Show Will Be Back at Montreal’s Palais des Congrès For Its 100% In-Person 19th Edition!
After more than 20 months of the pandemic, SIAL Canada is pleased to be back in person and return to its status as Canada’s only international agri-food tradeshow; the exhibition continues to be an essential stop for any industry player looking to meet others and grow their business. For three …
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28 February
New Data Shows How Grocery Shopii Accelerates Grocers’ eCommerce Revenues
The machine learning-fueled meal-planning platform for grocers proves tocombat cart abandonment, increase online sales, and improve repeat site visits. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The numbers are in, and a recent rollout of white-label meal planning platform Grocery Shopii at an independent Southwestern grocery chain far exceeded expectations in terms of online …
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28 February
Drive Away Hunger almost doubles this year’s goal
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 22, 2022 – Partners in Canada’s agriculture and food industry have once again rallied behind Drive Away Hunger, providing an equivalent of more than 36 million meals to food banks and feeding programs across the country. Founded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), the industry-wide initiative has been …
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28 February
IFPA’s Burns to Take Over as CEO; Stenzel Moves to Consulting Role Effective March 31
Cathy Burns Newark, De. and Washington D.C. – Cathy Burns, currently Co-CEO of the new International Fresh Produce Association formed by the combination of United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will become its singular CEO effective March 31. Tom Stenzel, currently Co-CEO and past President …
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28 February
McDougall Energy Inc. Announces Completion of Dowler-Karn Acquisition
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (February 28, 2022): Two of Ontario’s largest family-owned fuel and lubricant distributors have finalized an agreement that welcomes Dowler-Karn Limited (“Dowler-Karn”) to McDougall Energy Inc. and Group of Companies (“McDougall Energy”). This acquisition, which was previously announced on October 29, 2021, closed on February 28, 2022. …