Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights from Day Two of Grocery Innovations Canada Canada’s Premier Grocery Conference Draws to a Close October 18, 2016, Toronto – The second day of Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) has been a great end to this year’s annual grocery show, complete with exciting product launches, innovative stage demos …
October, 2016
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24 October
News Alert: Tetra Pak Identifies Food & Beverage Opportunities in Senior Market
Tetra Pak Identifies Food & Beverage Opportunities in Senior Market Spending power of seniors to hit US$10 trillion by 2020 LAUSANNE, Switzerland (24 October 2016) – Tetra Pak has released a consumer study to highlight opportunities in the food and beverage market for seniors, those aged 60 and over, the …
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24 October
Bizerba North America Announces New Partnership With FutureProof Retail
JOPPA, Md., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Building on Bizerba’s 150-year history of unmatched innovation around the world, Bizerba North America announced a new partnership with FutureProof Retail (FPR) today. Bizerba and FutureProof Retail are the perfect combination making shopping even more convenient by integrating Bizerba’s digital retail scales and FPR’s …
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20 October
2016 Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Award Winners Announced
TORONTO/October 18, 2016… The 54th Annual Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards Ceremony was presented tonight in Toronto, in front of a gala audience of over 500 leading grocers, suppliers, and distributors at Grocery Innovations Canada 2016, Canada’s premier grocery conference and trade show. Each year, the Canadian Federation …
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20 October
Mann’s Wins PMA Impact Award
MANN’S NOURISH BOWLS™ WINS PMA IMPACT AWARD: EXCELLENCE IN PACKAGING Salinas, Calif. – October 18, 2016 – Mann Packing’s new Nourish Bowls were honored with a PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging at the PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando last week. A panel of judges evaluated entries in the areas …
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17 October
Gustavson Brand Trust Index reveals Canada’s most trusted brands
The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria has unveiled its latest in-depth analysis of brands most trusted by Canadians, showing that customer service, social and environmental performance and authenticity are all critical factors in building consumer trust and earning product recommendations. The Gustavson Brand Trust …
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17 October
In a first for mobile self scanning systems FutureProof Retail releases new counter service capabilities.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — FutureProof Retail (FPR), a U.S. based provider of mobile self scanning software, announced today the release of their new counter service product. The counter service product simplifies the process of ordering prepared foods at businesses ranging from cafes and food trucks to grocery stores …
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17 October
Zero waste grocery store
Walking into Salt Spring Island’s newest grocery retailer, customers might not realize they are part of a movement to change the world. But after shopping in green, Canada’s first zero waste, low impact grocery store, it’s obvious that the store and its inspiring owners are on the leading edge of …
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14 October
A Sponsorship Based on Shared Mutual Values
CALGARY, Oct 13, 2016 /CNW/ – McSweeney’s Premium Jerky & Meat Snacks is proud to announce that they will be the Official Meat Snack of the Western Hockey League and their Canadian Fans. “We’re excited to enter into a sponsorship relationship with the Western Hockey League based on our mutual appreciation …
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14 October
Falesca introduces new La Molisana Gluten Free Gnocchi
La Molisana creates 100% genuine Italian products since 1912 with over 100 different cuts of pasta. It has a fully integrated supply chain which enables it to track production from grain to table. Its new line of Gluten Free Pasta includes a Gluten Free Gnocchi conveniently packaged in 2 individual …