Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
By Sylvain Charlebois on July 14, 2020 Witnesses testifying before parliamentary committees are often used as political puppets to support underlying agendas Top Canadian grocers testified before a parliamentary standing committee last week to explain why all COVID-19 incentive programs in their operations were cancelled within hours. Most grocery store and distribution centre …
July, 2020
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15 July
Launch of Le Grec Dips: Aliments Morehouse Continues to Grow During Pandemic by Offering New Local Products to Quebecers
With the support of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ, Montréal-based Morehouse is now majority owned by a Quebecer MONTRÉAL, July 13, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Aliments Morehouse Canada was established in 2000 when American investors acquired the bankrupt Québec company Deli K, a manufacturer of private label mustard. In 2005, the …
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8 July
Regina resident wins $100,000 thanks to Co-op, a forgetful husband and sauerkraut
REGINA, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ – In something of a Prairie fairytale, Helene Woitas went to the Co-op Food Store to get a jar of sauerkraut and ended up coming home with $100,000. Woitas’ husband, David, had initially gone for groceries but returned without the sauerkraut on the list. She went back to the store …
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8 July
Food Loss & Waste: Answering the Packaging Question
VANCOUVER, June 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Paper or plastic? Glass or tin? Or no packaging at all? A new research report from the National Zero Waste Council reveals the relationships between food waste, packaging and GHG emissions. It provides insight into how and when packaging can be applied to prevent food spoilage and …
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7 July
ENERGY DOOR COMPANY INTRODUCES AMSAFE HANDS-FREE DOOR ARM
QUEBEC (June 18, 2020) – Energy Door Company, a leading supplier of glass display doors and frames for the commercial refrigeration industry, introduces AMSafe an antimicrobial hands-free, door arm that sanitizes itself. The unique design of the AMSafe Antimicrobial Arm uses a micronized antibacterial compound embedded into the arm killing 99% …
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3 July
Thrill Your Grill This Summer With Sea Bass!
Introducing new Ocean Jewel™ Mediterranean Sea Bass. A very lean and delicately flavoured fish that is ready for the grill. Made without additives or preservatives. ASC certified. Oceanjewelseafood.com
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3 July
Nestlé Canada Inc. Agrees to Sell Nestlé Pure Life Bottled Water Business to Ice River Springs
TORONTO, July 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, Nestlé Canada Inc. is announcing an agreement to sell its Nestlé Pure Life bottled water business to Ice River Springs. The sale is contingent on completion of the regulatory review process and the deal is expected to close in Q3 2020. “In late 2019, …
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3 July
GOODTO GO Raises Funds for the YMCA by Promoting Safe Summer Activities With New “Let’s Go!” Campaign
TORONTO, ON (June 25, 2020) — To inspire people of all ages and fitness levels to get moving while still staying socially distant and responsible, GOODTO GO® is launching a new #LetsGoGTG campaign this July that will raise funds for YMCA youth programs across North America. Each day throughout July, …
June, 2020
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30 June
Save-On-Foods named B.C.’s Most Loved Brand for 2020
Western Canadian grocery company tops BC Business Magazine’s “brand love index” to win top spot in annual survey (Langley, B.C. – June 29, 2020) Save-On-Foods has topped the list of 40 B.C.-based businesses and is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand for 2020. For its annual survey, BC Business Magazine and research firm Ipsos surveyed …