Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2018) – At the National Confectioners Association’s 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo, Barry Callebaut was recognized with the association’s first-ever Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation for the development of ruby chocolate. Named in honor of the award’s inaugural recipient, NCA created the prestigious accolade to celebrate break-through innovations from …
June, 2018
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6 June
Freson Bros. Fresh Market celebrates the grand opening of the newest location in Fort Saskatchewan
Alberta’s Fresh Market retailer brings unique Alberta food experience to Fort Saskatchewan (June 8, 2018 – Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta) Freson Bros. Fresh Market will officially open the doors to their newest Alberta location on Friday morning, marking the company’s expansion into the Fort Saskatchewan community. Freson Bros. Fresh Market is a …
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6 June
Whistler Water Internationally Recognized For Quality and Taste
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada – Canadian owned and operated Whistler Water has been recognized with another international prestigious award — the 2018 Monde Selection Grand Gold Quality Award. The Monde Selection product evaluations have been taking place annually in Brussels, Belgium at the International Institute for Quality Selections since 1961. …
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6 June
NEW PRODUCT | NEW Skittles Red & White Mix to Celebrate Canada Day
INTRODUCING NEW SKITTLES RED & WHITE MIX It’s time to celebrate our great nation’s landmark birthday, its 151! Many may have thought Canada 150 was THE year of patriotism, but Skittles is a brand that doesn’t celebrate the ordinary. It celebrates the extraordinar-EH. NEW Skittles Red & White Mix is …
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2 June
SPOKES Air-Puffed Potato Snacks Win Big at 25th Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards
Calgary, AB – May 31, 2018 – Left Field Foods and its latest entry into the better-for-you (BFY) snack market, SPOKES Air-Puffed Potato Snacks, is the recipient of a Grand Prix new product award. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) presented the prestigious award last night in Toronto, and recognized SPOKES as …
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2 June
The 5th COTECA will be held in Hamburg in October 2018
Preparations in full swing – The 5th COTECA will be held in Hamburg in October 2018 Hamburg, 31 May 2018 – It’s all about coffee, tea and cocoa at the major event in Hamburg from 10 to 12 October 2018, when the exhibition halls of Hamburg Messe host the 5th COTECA Coffee, Tea and Cocoa …
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2 June
25th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix New Product Winners Revealed
New products reflect consumer demand for healthier foods and more exotic flavours TORONTO, May 31, 2018 /CNW/ – Metro Brands, g.p. was the most awarded company at this year’s 25th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala. Metro picked up an impressive total of five awards for different products in theirIrresistibles line. Retail Council of Canada‘s Canadian Grand Prix New Product …
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2 June
DOLE® Resealable Fruit Pouches Bring New Innovation to the Shelf Stable Fruit Aisle
Toronto, May 31, 2018/CNW/ – DOLE® Foods of Canada Company, known as one of the world’s leaders in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks has finished as a finalist for its Resealable Fruit Pouches at the Retail Council of Canada’s Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards™ in …
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1 June
Partake Brewing Craft Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale Wins Best Beverage Award
PRESS RELEASE | April 26, 2018 VANCOUVER, BC – Partake Brewing, makers of craft non-alcoholic beer, recently launched their second product at the 2018 Grocery and Specialty Food West Show in Vancouver, BC. Building on the success of their first product, a craft non-alcoholic IPA, Partake Brewing aims to launch several …
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1 June
iLevel Management New Account Manager SW Ontario
iLevel Management Inc. is excited to announce we have filled the vacancy in our SW Ontario Account Manager Role with Ryan Martins. Ryan will join our team on Monday June 4, 2018. Ryan has a diverse background of experience, spanning both retail and sales. He spent 9 years in the …