Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
MONTREAL, July 27, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Havas Canada has published an article about the group’s latest study: Eaters Digest: The Future of Food, analyzing the food industry as part of its Prosumer series of reports. The document investigates changes in the sector, industry trends, and the strategies required to adequately …
August, 2016
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9 August
Kruger Products Wins 2016 Walmart Vendor Sustainability Award
TORONTO, Jul. 12 /CSRwire/ – Kruger Products has received Walmart Canada’s sixth-annual Vendor Sustainability Award. The award recognizes a company’s sustainability efforts and achievements and applauds its assistance in helping Walmart reach its own sustainability goals. Kruger Products was selected for this prestigious honour from more than 100 other suppliers. …
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5 August
Polar Industries becomes TransCold Services Ltd.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Polar Industries becomes TransCold Services Ltd. July 29, 2016 – Polar Industries announced today that it will be changing its name to TransCold Services Ltd. effective August 1, 2016. The company name change reflects the new ownership and brings the Polar business into the TransCold brand. TransCold …
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5 August
Treat yourself like Royalty!
Rose’s Shortbread is a Royal Treat. Flour, butter, sugar—everyone knows what goes into shortbread. What sets Rose’s Shortbread apart is her family’s secret recipe, wholesome ingredients and attention to detail. Rich with tradition, one of the most famous Scottish practices is the baking of shortbread, a sumptuous, butter-filled treat originally …
July, 2016
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25 July
Buy-Low Golf Classic Raises $84,000 for Variety – The Children’s Charity
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 …
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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 …