Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Dear partners, Following the latest development in the global pandemic, especially in North America, and the uncertainties about the evolution of regulations regarding the organisation of events, SIAL Canada has decided to organise a 100% virtual trade show in 2020. Having already begun the shift towards a virtual exhibition to …
July, 2020
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31 July
Winners for 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Announced
2019 new product trends reflect Canadians’ increased interest in plant-based food products and food innovations that bring restaurant quality home. TORONTO, July 30, 2020: Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to reveal the winners of the 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. Twenty-seven companies took home the …
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29 July
ArmAssist™: The Hands-Free Door Opener
NORTH PRAIRIE, WI—July 29, 2020—Zero Zone, a leading manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and refrigeration systems, announces the introduction of the Zero Zone ArmAssist™ Hands-Free Door Opener, a device that enables grocery shoppers to open refrigerated and frozen food display case doors using their arm instead of their hand. Door handles …
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29 July
Sproud the go-to vegan milk alternative with consumers and baristas across Europe launches in Canada
Developed in Sweden, Sproud is already the go-to vegan milk alternative with consumers and baristas across Europe. Sproud is on a mission to bring together consumers who are looking for a healthy dairy alternative and care about the planet, by creating a product that focuses on both taste and sustainability. The pea-protein milk …
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28 July
July / August 2020
JULY/AUGUST 2020 • VOLUME 106, NO.3 In this Issue 19 Back to the Routine This back to school season will look a little different. 21 The Great Canadian Baking Boom Kept home by the pandemic, Canadians discover the joy of baking. 25 Coming Together to Nourish the Province Relationships, direct …
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20 July
POSTPONEMENT of SIAL Paris 2020
Dear Visitors, Everyone in the SIAL Paris team has remained fully mobilised to support businesses and provide them with this export springboard which is so keenly awaited to get the economy back on track. To enable such an international event to take place during this pandemic-hit period, we put together …
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20 July
Walmart Canada Announces Major $3.5 Billion Investment For Growth And Customer Experience Transformation
Significantly expanding “omni” capacity Creating “smarter stores” with new technology Two new state-of-the art distribution centres Hundreds of construction and supply chain jobs to be created across the country 150 stores to be renovated over the next three years New partnerships with Canadian technology companies announced MISSISSAUGA, ON, July …
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16 July
HumanCo Acquires Majority Interest in Coconut Bliss
Organic, Plant-Based Ice Cream Producer Joins Portfolio of Health-Focused Holding Company AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HumanCo, a mission-driven holding company focused on healthier living and sustainability, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in organic, plant-based ice cream company Coconut Bliss. The companies will work together with the goal of growing the …
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16 July
Introducing Light & Free: A New Unconventional Yogurt
Danone Canada introduces a new range of compromise-free, delicious yogurts that pack a bold flavour punch while including 8 g of protein and 4 g of sugar per 95 g serving Boucherville, Quebec – July 15, 2020: Danone Canada is proudly launching Light & Free, a new yogurt range that …
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16 July
BC is going Blue with BC Blueberries
Today is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect kick-off to the Go Blue BC Virtual Event. This online hub at GoBlueBC.ca will house how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and an exciting grand prize contest. Naturally, the website will also feature links to all our BC Blueberry producers, …