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HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 29, 2025) — The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) concluded its record-setting 2025 Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott, where nearly 2,000 frozen and refrigerated foods industry professionals came together to connect, collaborate, and drive category growth. The event set a new benchmark for attendance …
November, 2025
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1 November
ZELLERS RETURNS WITH A FRESH START AND REVISED STORE CONCEPT, BRINGING BACK A CANADIAN CLASSIC
New Zellers concept will offer a smaller department store format with a curated assortment of men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel, accessories, home, and seasonal products, and bring back the beloved Zeddy bear TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2025 /CNW/ – Beloved Canadian retailer Zellers is officially making its return, with a phased rollout plan to open new stores …
October, 2025
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29 October
2025 MASTER MERCHANDISER AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
28OCT2025, TORONTO – Awards for the best merchandising displays in Canadian grocery were presented at Grocery Innovations Canada’s Merchandising Excellence Awards Event on October 28. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) Master Merchandiser Awards Program (MMAP) honours and recognizes best Point-of-Sale merchandising in the grocery industry. It enables retailer …
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28 October
Claire Bara appointed CEO of Yoplait Liberté Canada
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Claire Bara has been appointed CEO of Yoplait Liberté Canada, a leading player in Canada’s dairy sector. Ms. Bara officially assumed leadership of the Canadian entity on October 13, 2025. Her mandate is to work closely with teams to build a profitable and …
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28 October
Canada’s Seventh Costco Business Centre is now open in Mississauga
200 JOBS CREATED, THOUSANDS OF UNIQUE ITEMS TAILORED TO BUSINESS NEEDS MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale opened its seventh Canadian Business Centre today, located at 3115 Argentia Road, south of Highway 401 near Winston Churchill Blvd. The 117,000 square-foot facility has created 200 part-time local …
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27 October
Calgary Co-op Announces Leadership Transition as it Continues Steady Growth
October 23, 2025 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) continues to demonstrate strong operational performance and sustained growth, highlighted by the successful opening of its newest location in the community of Greystone in Cochrane in September 2025. Building on this momentum, Calgary Co-op is preparing for the launch of its newest Community Natural Foods location in …
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27 October
Summer Fresh® New Fall Launch
Summer Fresh® launches 3 new dips with exciting flavours for the Fall season WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summer Fresh® is heating up the refrigerated deli aisle this Fall with the launch of three exciting new dips that are guaranteed to spice up your gatherings or cozy …
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27 October
Petal Health and Shoppers Drug Mart Collaborate to Expand Access to Care Across Canada
Integration of Petal Health’s patient flow solution into Shoppers Drug Mart’s pharmacy network will make it easier for Canadians to access timely care from trained pharmacists. Montréal, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — , a leader in health technology and improving access to care for patients and providers, and Shoppers Drug …
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27 October
Nortera acquires the Green Giant and Le Sieur brands in Canada from B&G Foods
Green Giant, a trusted frozen and shelf stable brand in Canada, will now be locally owned Brossard, Québec, October 27, 2025 – Nortera, a trusted Canadian provider of quality frozen and canned vegetable processing and marketing, today announced the acquisition of the Green Giant and Le Sieur brands in Canada …
