Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
In loving memory of our Co-founder, Kam Chiu Lee We are disheartened to share with you the news that Kam Chiu Lee (Kam, Chiu gor), our dear friend, spirit leader, and a Co-founder of Fresh Direct Produce, passed away peacefully on March 24th at VGH after his short battle with cancer. …
March, 2020
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27 March
Essential Services Declaration for food industry will maintain BC’s food supply chain.
March 27, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Vancouver – B.C. Food & Beverage (BCFB) applauds the announcement by the BC government designating the food and beverage manufacturing sector as an essential service, which will offer more protection to secure the food supply in BC. The announcement by the province comes after advocacy efforts …
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27 March
Save-On-Foods partners with Girl Guides of Canada to sell cookies at stores across Western Canada
March 27, 2020 – Langley, B.C.) Save-On-Foods is sending boxes of Girl Guides of Canada’s famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies to all 175 of its Save-On-Foods and Urban Fare locations to sell the cookies on behalf of Girl Guides amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Girl Guides sell cookies as a major …
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27 March
2020 NEXTY Consumer Choice award winner: PATCH
Finally! A Good news story. We are so thrilled to have won the 2020 NEXTY Consumer Choice award in Natural Living / Personal Care category! A sincere thank you to everyone who voted, it really means the world to us. Have you seen our latest campaign?
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26 March
Level Ground Trading – COVID-19 Response: Dear Friends
Modified Tuesday, March 24th at 9:15 am to reflect producer partner updates. Dear friends, We want to let you know of some of the measures we’re taking to keep our staff and customers safe and supported. As an audited food manufacturer, we are fortunate to have established food safety practices …
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25 March
March / April 2020
MARCH/APRIL 2020 • VOLUME 106, NO.2 In this Issue 26 Rise & Shine Rebranded OK Frozen Dough celebrates 25 years of serving in-store bakeries. 33 Birds of a Feather Chicken Farmers of Canada has been reducing their environmental footprint for decades. 35 Big Data Is Making a Big Difference Leading …
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25 March
Arctic Chiller – Western Canada’s leader in custom label bottled water is open for business.
“Arctic Chiller – Western Canada’s leader in custom label bottled water is open for business during these trying times! We are happy to help people in our community and want to do our part to make this experience a little easier for everyone. We have plenty of stock available to help …
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25 March
COVID-19: Olymel announces measures to support its processing plant workers and feed the country
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC, March 24, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Due to the gravity of the situation and the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Olymel is announcing support measures that will apply to its facilities in Quebec and the rest of Canada in order to support the efforts of its …
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25 March
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, originally scheduled for May 18-21, 2020, in Chicago, has been canceled.
We are extremely disappointed not to be able to offer the experience, inspiration, insights and connections so many in our community have come to rely on in association with the event, but the health and welfare of our community is our top priority. As restrictions and recommendations on mass gatherings …
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25 March
Vegan Rob’s is committed to being there for you in this time of great need.
March 20, 2020 To our valued Vegan Rob’s partners, As we navigate through uncertain times, the health and safety of our colleagues, customers and partners remain our top priority. We take comfort in knowing that our global family will emerge from this stronger than before. Here at Vegan Rob’s our …