Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters was established in 2004 in Vancouver, B.C., with a focus on sourcing and roasting outstanding specialty grade coffee. Through Direct Trade partnerships with our farmers, we are directly investing in quality and sustainability at the farm level. We aspire to make every coffee we source a …
November, 2020
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13 November
Big Mountain Foods to Open 70,000 Square Foot Facility by 2021
Plant-Based Provider Poised for Global Distribution November 12, 2020, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations – Vancouver-based food manufacturer, Big Mountain Foods, announces its expansion into a 70,000 sq. ft. facility to scale up its production capacity by 2021, and compete with other global plant-based brands. …
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13 November
Leadership changes at Nestlé Canada
Jeff Hamilton, President & CEO, Nestlé Canada has been appointed to the position of Head, Nestlé Purina EMENA (Europe, Middle East and North Africa) based in Switzerland, and will be leaving his role effective February 1, 2021. Under Jeff’s leadership the Canadian market has achieved exceptional business results and he …
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12 November
Revolutionary plant-based manufacturer now on the shelves of Canadian retailers from coast to coast
The plant-based milk innovator with a cult following south of the border debuts their beverage range across the country in time to make your heat-beating iced lattes more delicious and nutritious. Toronto, August 10, 2020 – Even if you haven’t actually ordered an oat milk latte yourself, odds are you’ve walked by a …
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9 November
GURU LAUNCHES YERBA MATE, AN ORGANIC PLANT-BASED ENERGY DRINK INSPIRED BY THE AMAZON
Montreal, Quebec, November 5, 2020 – GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand, is pleased to announce the addition of GURU Yerba Mate to its growing plant-based energy drink family. Inspired by the Amazon and concocted in Quebec, GURU Yerba Mate …
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6 November
In Honour of Dick Dar, Liberty Foods
At the age of 86, Dick Dar, of Liberty Foods in Fruitvale, BC, has passed away. A long-time associate of Associated Grocers, Dar began his career in the grocery business in the early 50’s at the Liberty Food Centre in Nelson BC. In 1957, Dick and his wife Susan packed …
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3 November
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2021 Editions Postponed
Portland, Maine (2 November 2020) – Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, has determined that the continued magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19 requires the postponement of the spring events to later dates in …
October, 2020
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31 October
Campbell’s launches a new Masterbrand campaign “Warmth to Share”.
Toronto, Ontario – October 29, 2020 Campbell’s launches a new Masterbrand campaign “Warmth to Share”. The iconic brand is launching a new campaign that taps into its long-standing equity of warmth. The campaign sets up that the world can sometimes feel like a cold, dark and indifferent place. However, a …
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30 October
Chosen Foods Celebrates Avocado-Forward Heritage with New Design & Identity
Culinary celebration of pure avocado highlights brand’s direction, packaging & SKUs in Canada Toronto, ON (October 29, 2020) – Chosen Foods, the leading producer of 100% pure avocado oil and creator of avocado-inspired kitchen condiments like cooking sprays, mayos and dressings, announces an exciting new brand identity and product rollout in Canada. …
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30 October
Violife® 100% Vegan Cheese Alternative Products Have Arrived in Canada
Melty, stretchy, creamy, and dairy-free Violife products now in stores nationally. Toronto, Ontario (October 28, 2020) – The Violife® 100% Vegan cheese alternative family of products has arrived throughout Canada for cheese-loving consumers, just in time for dairy-free holiday cooking and baking. Introduced nationally by Upfield, the world’s largest plant-based food …