Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
March, 2020
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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 …
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14 March
SIAL Canada 2020 Report : Expo moved to August 5-7
Dear Participants, SIAL Canada, as an industry leader, has been following the evolution of the COVID-19 crisis very closely. In light of recent developments in the ordinances announced in Quebec, we have decided to postpone the event to August 5-7 at the Palais de Congrès in Montréal. The Expo has …
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11 March
Agrifoods Cooperative Signs Exclusive Canadian Licensing Agreement with The a2 Milk Company
Launching a proven global dairy innovation in Canada BURNABY, BC, March 11, 2020 /CNW/ – Agrifoods Cooperative (Agrifoods) has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) for a2 Milk® brand milks in Canada. a2 Milk® is a registered trademark of, and brand of A1 protein-free …
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11 March
KÖE Organic Kombucha Expands Product Line and Revamps Formula
LOS ANGELES— KÖE Kombucha, a leading shelf stable organic kombucha in a can, today announced it is adding two new flavors to its product line and introducing a new lower calorie and lower sugar formula. The recently added brews – Strawberry Lemonade and Lemon Lime – started hitting store shelves …
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6 March
Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of new Brighton store in Saskatoon
(March 6, 2020 – Saskatoon, SK.) Western Canadian grocery retailer, Save-On-Foods, officially opens the doors at its Brighton location tomorrow at 151 Gibson Bend. Continuing to expand their brand across Western Canada, Save-On-Foods Brighton marks the 3rd location to open in Saskatoon, Canada’s fastest growing city. Grand opening celebrations kicked off on …
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6 March
Food Taipei 2020 Press Conference: Taiwanese Food Exports Enjoys Exponential Growth, New Opportunities for Canada’s Food Industry
Wednesday, March 4th – RICHMOND, BC: The Taiwan External Trade Development Council and the Taiwan Trade Center in Vancouver held a press conference and seminar covering Food Taipei 2020 and Kaohsiung Food Show 2020. From left to right: Bobby Keomany of Thai United Food Trading, Director Frank Chen of the …
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6 March
Fans Asked – We Answered. Pascal “Spicy P” Siakam launches limited edition bottle of Spicy P(ERi-PERi) with Nando’s
Starting today, fans can get their hands on the authentic collaboration that’s giving fans what they asked for and doing it in the name of charity, Right To Play MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 13, 2020 /CNW/ – The year just got a little spicier for the North. Today, Pascal “Spicy P” Siakam and …
