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Open letter to media from Jamie Nelson, President, Pattison Food Group For more than 111 years, Pattison Food Group has served communities across Western Canada. Today, nearly 30,000 team members come to work each day in our grocery stores, pharmacies, warehouses, distribution centres and support offices with one simple goal: …
September, 2026
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29 September
KIDFRESH EXPANDS CANADIAN RETAIL FOOTPRINT AS DEMAND FOR BETTER-FOR-YOU KIDS’ MEALS RISES
Leading Frozen Kids’ Meal Brand Now Available in 300+ Stores Nationwide Kidfresh, the leading brand of frozen kids’ meals with hidden veggies in every bite, is expanding its Canadian retail presence tenfold — growing from roughly 30 stores at its 2024 launch to more than 300 locations nationwide this October. …
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29 September
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year ended August 30, 2026. Net sales for the quarter increased 11.2 percent, to $93.9 billion, from $84.4 billion …
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29 September
Loblaw September Food Inflation Report
September 23, 2026. Toronto, ON. Today, Loblaw released the latest edition of its Food Inflation Report, following Statistics Canada’s release of August CPI data. While grocery inflation slowed to 2.8% year over year, falling below overall inflation for the first time in more than a year, affordability remains a significant …
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25 September
Pierre Lessard-Blais Appointed Executive Director of Aliments du Québec
Longueuil, QC, September 24, 2026 — Aliments du Québec is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Lessard-Blais as Executive Director. Taking office on October 5, 2026, he brings extensive experience in management, business development, strategic planning, governance, and team leadership to the organization and its member companies. “Aliments du …
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25 September
Trade shocks put food and beverage margins under pressure, FCC reports
Regina, Saskatchewan, Sept. 24, 2026 – Tariffs and trade disruption are shifting the outlook for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers from resilience to risk management, according to a mid-year update from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Economics. Sales rose four per cent in the first half of 2026, but new U.S. …
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25 September
Think Turkey Rallies Canadians to Cheer on Canada’s Ultimate Home Game
Iconic sports voices Joe Bowen and Michel Lacroix bring the play-by-play as Think Turkey celebrates the traditions, Turkey Trots and turkey that make up the Canadian Thanksgiving season TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — This Thanksgiving, Think Turkey is bringing game-day energy to one of Canada’s most beloved traditions with Cheer on …
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25 September
Kraft Dinner Pops Into the Beverage Aisle with First-of-its-Kind KD x Solly’s Cream Soda
KD is teaming up with Solly’s Craft Soda to give fans a new way to satisfy their KD cravings in a beverage that combines the taste of cream soda with a hint of KD’s iconic cheesiness The Tasty Details: Created in partnership with Canadian brand Solly’s Craft Soda, KD …
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25 September
Zero Zone Systems Division Unveils Ramsey Location Remodel
RAMSEY, Minnesota – September 21, 2026 – Zero Zone, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of a major expansion and renovation of its Minnesota facility, home to the Zero Zone Systems Division. Since the acquisition of Systematic Refrigeration in 2002, the Systems Division has seen exceptional growth resulting in …
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22 September
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 • VOLUME 112, NO.5 In this Issue 21 Building on Trust A Q&A with Associated Grocer’s Dereck Hein. 24 Premium Experiences Take the Cup Coffee still dominates the hot beverage category, but tea is evolving. 31 Back to Basics Discovery Organics resumes its foundational vision. 33 Checking Out …