Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
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 …
October, 2016
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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 …
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14 October
Introducing Cold Brew Coffee
For 20 years, Salt Spring Coffee has been roasting high quality organic, fair to farmer coffee. They are one of Canada’s largest and most respected organic coffee roasters. They are introducing Cold Brew Coffee—a cold caffeinated beverage that is bold, strong and naturally smooth. Now available in two flavours—Classic and …
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14 October
Edmonton based Food Company partners with IKEA nationally
October 12, 2016 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IKEA Canada Announces New Addition to Sustainable Food Offering IKEA Canada partners with The Earth Group to offer sustainable bottled water across Canadian network in support of the World Food Programme Burlington, ON. – IKEA Canada today reaffirms its commitment to sustainable …
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14 October
Direct Fair Trade biodegradable tea pyramids
Level Ground Trading is excited to expand their Direct Fair Trade product lineup with Tea Pyramids. These biodegradable tea pyramids are filled with organically grown tea from Assam, India. Perfect for quick and easy tea brewing. This expansion compliments their existing line of loose leaf teas. Now listing! To contact, …
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14 October
Natural Health Products Are Not Drugs
When a Canadian consumer buys a natural health product (NHP), they can be confident that the Canadian regulations that already exist for these products are among the best in the world. The Canadian approach to regulation is often referred to as a “pre-approval” system, which means that all NHPs must …
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13 October
Eating pulses is a great way to show your support for World Food Day, says Chef Michael Smith
World Food Day addresses role of food and agriculture on climate #WFD2016 #LovePulses WINNIPEG, Oct. 11, 2016 /CNW/ – Chef Michael Smith is asking Canadians to support World Food Day on October 16 by taking a climate-friendly approach to food and eating more pulses. This year’s World Food Day theme is …
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13 October
Food Safety for Grocers: New White Paper for Grocery Retail
METTLER TOLEDO has released a new White Paper on labeling rules and good hygienic practices in grocery retail. “Food Safety for Fresh Products in Grocery Retail” can now be downloaded on mt.com. The White Paper primarily explains which regulations food retailers have to comply with when labeling fresh products. It …
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13 October
Foodovation: Sponsorship Opportunity
Agriculture and Food Council has announced the 2016 Foodovation: food+innovation conference being held in Leduc, Alberta onNovember 30 and December 1, 2016. Foodovation will be a premier showcase celebrating food and innovation across the value chain with primary producers, researchers, government, industry, students, investors, entrepreneurs and anyone who is excited …