Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
By Sue Nicholls The shopper journey (or path to purchase) has changed, driven by our changing habits as we navigate through this pandemic. We need to understand these changes in the shopper journey from a big picture perspective and consider how they affect each of us whether we are …
January, 2021
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4 January
MyPlasticDiary plastic footprint start-up is looking for grocery retail partners in the Canadian market.
UK based eco-tech company MyPlasticDiary is looking to partner with Canadian grocery retailers and suppliers to highlight sustainably packaged products within their store & create a customized program to meet the needs of their customers. Having recently won £50k from Innovate UK in a funding competition focused on designing sustainable …
December, 2020
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23 December
ARCTIC® APPLES ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS IN 2021
The Brand Is Set to Roll-Out 2-oz. Packaging in Two Cuts Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (December 22, 2020) Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), developer and grower behind the innovative and superior Arctic® apple, has announced the launch of its new, individually sized 2 oz. package. In addition to the new, more …
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23 December
Amy’s Kitchen Proudly Announces B Corp Certification
Family-owned, purpose-driven organic food pioneer recognized for its commitment to people and planet PETALUMA, Calif., December 16, 2020 – Pioneer in the organic and plant-based food movements, Amy’s Kitchen, along with the Berliner family’s Nor-Cal based organic fast-food concept Amy’s Drive Thru, has announced that it is now a Certified B Corporation®. This certification is …
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17 December
Lactalis Canada to Acquire Agropur’s Canadian Yogourt Business
Transaction includes all shares of Ultima Foods Inc. and the Iögo, Iögo Nanö and Olympic brands Reinforces Lactalis Canada’s important role in the Canadian dairy processing sector with an expanded footprint across Canada TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2020 /CNW/ – Lactalis Canada Inc. (‘Lactalis Canada’), formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, today announced …
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17 December
The year’s top food-related stories
By Sylvain Charlebois on December 16, 2020 From lab-grown meat to grocery store staff bonuses to the food-service crisis to gardening and cooking at home to panic buying The year 2020 was as unusual as they get, with no shortage of stories. Some flew under the radar because of the pandemic but this …
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17 December
FCC recognized as a Kincentric Best Employer for 2020
Regina, Saskatchewan, December 17, 2020 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s best employers, part of Kincentric’s Best Employers global certification program that measures and recognizes leading employers. “Our employees are our greatest asset and the number one reason why FCC is one …
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15 December
New IRI Integrated Fresh Solution Provides Complete Food and Beverage View for Retailers and Manufacturers
Co-developed with IDDBA, IRI Integrated Fresh Brings Consistency Across All Random Weight and Traditional UPC Categories — Meat, Seafood, Produce and More Madison, WI — IRI®, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, today announced the launch of IRI Integrated Fresh, a new …
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14 December
Join Plastic Oceans Canada and Be the Change!
We will start our national, single use plastic bans in January 2021. Have a look at how Plastic Oceans Canada aims to clean Canada Coast to Coast to Coast and eliminate the existing pollution from our shores. If you can help this game changing initiative, be sure to reach out …
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12 December
The Very Good Food Company Announces Record Monthly Sales
Vancouver, British Columbia, December 10, 2020 – The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) (OTCQB: VRYYF) (FSE: 0SI), a progressive creator of innovative plant-based food products, is pleased to announce record sales in November thanks to highly successful Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-commerce sales promotions. The company …