Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
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 …
March, 2020
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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 …
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25 March
Emkao Foods to utilize various means to support customers & contractors including digital communications.
March 23, 2020 Dear Community, More than ever, the small businesses community, is struggling as we cope with this temporary shift due to COVID-19. In these unprecedented times, we also understand the importance of banding together virtually and looking to each other for support, encouragement, information, and community. We strongly believe that our community …
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23 March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Northern and NorthMart Update on Our Response to COVID-19
Winnipeg, MB, March 22, 2020 – Our Northern and NorthMart stores are a provider of essential food and services for many of the remote communities that we serve in the North. As part of our response to COVID-19, we recently announced an elevated focus on store cleanliness and sanitation standards, as …
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18 March
INDEPENDENT GROCERS MEETING CORONAVIRUS CHALLENGE ACROSS CANADA
With the declaration of the Coronavirus as a pandemic, the subsequent bans on large mass gatherings, the closing of schools, many other facilities and events—Canadians have become increasingly concerned about their health and safety. In many areas of the country, grocery stores have seen some cases of panic buying and …
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17 March
Update on GSF 2020 – “Postponed to April 26-27, 2021”
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now, as we are all aware, a global pandemic. We are seeing provincial bans on mass gatherings issued by Public health officials, suspension of international travel, the closing of schools, restaurants and other facilities and more stringent social distancing advisories here in Canada. Even within our own industry, companies …
