Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
BURNABY, BC – On July 20th, more than 280 golfers and dozens of volunteers came out in support of the 20th annual Buy-Low Foods Golf Classic at Surrey’s Northview Golf and Country Club, and raised $84,000 for Variety – The Children’s Charity. The funds help Variety step in where health …
July, 2016
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21 July
Belmont Meats celebrates 50 years of quality, innovation
Belmont Meats celebrates 50 years of quality, innovation TORONTO, Ont. (May, 2016) – Half a century after opening its doors, Toronto-based Belmont Meats is continuing to serve up a remarkable culinary success story. The same commitment to quality and innovation that helped Belmont establish a loyal customer base when it …
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19 July
Dandies is introducing peppermint flavoured marshmallows to its well-loved line up for the holidays.
These light and fluffy, perfectly pink marshmallows are made by adding the refreshing zing of natural peppermint flavoring to Dandies’ Classic Vanilla Marshmallows. Like the brand’s original offerings, Dandies Peppermint Marshmallows are air puffed to melt and taste just like the marshmallows we grew up with. The first Non-GMO Verified …
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19 July
Canadian company, PRANA, awarded rare B Corporation certification!
CANADA’S LEADING PRODUCER OF 100% ORGANIC AND GLUTEN-FREE SNACKS PRANA obtains B-Corporation certification, awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Montreal, July 14th, 2016 – PRANA, a Quebec company founded in 2005 by the husband and wife team of Marie-Josée Richer and …
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18 July
Dare Candy Co. Bringing Canadians a Sweet Summer
Dare Candy Co. Bringing Canadians a Sweet Summer Berry takes the wheel! Dare’s mobile treats truck will give Canadians a chance to taste candy that’s made better TORONTO, ON, May 30, 2016 – It’s no surprise that a recent national survey revealed 62% of Canadians have a sweet tooth – …
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15 July
Hussmann launches new Insight® product platform to enhance shopping experience for retailers and shoppers.
Hussmann launches new Insight® product platform to enhance shopping experience for retailers and shoppers. Bridgeton, MO – July 2016 – Hussmann introduces Insight, a new display case platform that addresses important food retail concerns around food quality, sustainability, retail performance and merchandising. Insight is the new standard in display …
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15 July
New CoreLink™ case controller designed for refrigerated display cases with Hussmann modular coils
New CoreLink™ case controller designed for refrigerated display cases with Hussmann modular coils Bridgeton, MO – July 2016 –Hussmann introduces CoreLink, an electronic case controller for use in refrigerated display cases with Hussmann modular coils. While the two or three modular coils used in Hussmann medium temperature, multi-deck cases provide …
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12 July
Gibsons Public Market Announces First Three Vendors
Gibsons Public Market Announces First Three Vendors GIBSONS, BC (July 11, 2016) – Three of the coveted nine permanent vendor spaces at the Gibsons Public Market have now been filled by a chocolatier, a florist and a coffee roaster. Since the call for vendors in January more than 40 business …
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6 July
Is it still worth it for businesses to be on Facebook?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Is it still worth it for businesses to be on Facebook? With upcoming changes to its algorithms, Facebook is no longer a social community that gives companies a free pass to the party. Marketing expert Marc Gordon wants every business owner with a Facebook page to spend …
June, 2016
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30 June
Tri-Truck Centre Inc. Earns Hino Dealer of the Year Award
June 29, 2016 – Mississauga, Ontario – Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. (HMC) is pleased to announce Tri-Truck Centre Inc. of Barrie, Ontario as the 2015 Hino Dealer of the Year. Tri-Truck Centre won this prestigious award in 2014 and again in 2015. They received the highest ranking in HMC’s annual Dealer Evaluation, a …