Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
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 …
November, 2020
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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 …
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29 October
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAVOURS READY IN MINUTES WITH GIOVANNI RANA PASTA
A beautiful meal starts with carefully selected ingredients and authentic flavours that the whole family will love. Giovanni Rana pastas are made with high quality ingredients including delicious cheeses, flavourful chicken and meats, and succulent vegetables wrapped in thin pasta for a pot to plate meal in 4 minutes! Stocking …
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28 October
Stephen Kouri of Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. to Receive Life Member Designation
TORONTO—October 20, 2020. . . Ron Welke, Chair of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas Shurrie, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce Stephen Kouri, VP Sales and Trade Marketing, Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., as the 2020 recipient of CFIG’s prestigious Life …
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28 October
Dave Powell of Powell Group of Companies to Receive Life Member Designation from CFIG
TORONTO — October 20, 2020… Ron Welke, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas Shurrie, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce Dave Powell of Powell Group of Companies, Bay Roberts, N.L., as the 2020 recipient of CFIG’s prestigious Life Member …
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28 October
Take a Break From Corny!
Que Pasa launches a new line of organic Grain Free Tortilla chips Richmond, B.C. (September 8th, 2020) – Tired of corny? Looking for a fresh new, tasty alternative? You’re in luck! Que Pasa – the B.C. based tortilla chip brand – is proud to introduce its new line of Grain …
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27 October
Premiumization evident in global savory snacks market, set to reach $183.8bn by 2023, says GlobalData
The global savory snacks market is expected to rise in value from $156.3bn in 2020 to $183.8bn by 2023, following similar growth patterns to pre-COVID-19. The same cannot be said for global volumes, which will see growth potential slow significantly over the coming years as a result of difficult economic …