News Releases

September, 2025

• 9 September

  Scott Lorimer Receives Life Member Designation from CFIG

  

  TORONTO: September 8, 2025. Brian Bradley, Chair of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Ron Welke, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce Scott Lorimer, Vice President of Sales at Campbell Company of Canada, as the 2025 recipient of CFIG’s prestigious Life Member Award …
• 8 September

  School’s in and immune systems are up, with new Emergen-C Junior Crystals for kids

  

  Help keep your kids smiling and sniffle-free this back-to-school season with a tasty new “popping” boost of immune-supporting vitamins and minerals. Toronto, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Say goodbye to the struggle of getting kids to take their vitamins. This fall, Emergen-C Junior Crystals brings immune support to life …
• 8 September

  Costco’s Introduces New Rule 

  

  After introducing a new membership perk in June and following a subsequent grace period, Costco’s latest rule is taking effect. Costco shoppers with the Executive Membership have access to an hour of shopping in the morning without other customers. The exclusive window has been subject to a grace period, but …
• 8 September

  GURU Organic Energy Brings a Tropical Escape with Island Breeze Punch

  

  MONTRÉAL, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, last week unveiled Island Breeze Punch — a refreshing tropical twist on its flavour-forward Punch lineup that keeps the summer vibe alive well into fall. Rolling out just in …
• 8 September

  Pattison Food Group signs grocery code of conduct

  

  (September 5, 2025 – Vancouver, B.C.) The Pattison Food Group has signed the Canada Grocery Code, reinforcing the company’s 110-year legacy of fair and supportive supplier relationships, commitment to ethical business practices, and dedicated service to communities across Western Canada. “Fundamentally, this code aligns with what we’ve always done and how …
• 8 September

  On the Eve of World EV Day, Coke Canada invests $1.2 Million Investment in Electric Service Vehicles

  
• 8 September

  Dr Pepper Canada Makes NHL Arena Debut at the Canadian Tire Centre

  
• 8 September

  SOUR PATCH KIDS® Introduces New Strips in Five Classic Flavors

  

  SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips are an all-new way to enjoy the signature sour-then-sweet taste that SOUR PATCH KIDS are known for. EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The SOUR PATCH KIDS brand is stretching its signature sour-then-sweet experience with the launch of SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips. Featuring five fan-favorite …
• 8 September

  Temple Lifestyle Brands Acquires Rise® Kombucha,  Cementing Its Role as a Functional Beverage Leader in Canada

  

  MONTRÉAL, Sept. 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Temple Lifestyle Brands, parent company of Thirsty Buddha® and one of Canada’s fastest-growing health and wellness companies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Rise® Kombucha, the country’s leading kombucha brand. This strategic union brings together two powerhouse Canadian beverage names and accelerates Temple’s mission to …
• 2 September

  SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025

  

  SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.5 In this Issue 12 70 Years and Counting Freson Bros. continues to grow into the future. 20 Deck the Aisles The holiday season brings busy shoppers, hungry for entertaining ideas. 37 From Fresh Bakes to Deli Delights How these departments fuel grocery store growth. …