Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Dr. Oetker celebrates continued investments in grassroots hockey by providing minor hockey teams with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to train with Jarome Iginla—building stronger communities. TORONTO, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Oetker Canada is proud to announce the return of its Giuseppe Practice with a Pro campaign, celebrating the grassroots passion …
November, 2025
-
1 November
GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA (GIC) WRAPS UP DAY TWO WITH THE INDEPENDENT GROCER OF THE YEAR AWARDS!
OCTOBER 29, 2025, TORONTO— Day TWO of Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) on October 29, 2025 at the Toronto Congress Centre delivered valuable information, content, new innovations, more international flavours and excitement! The day began with a “Flavour Forecast” by McCormick’s Chef David Burnett, followed by a “Retailer Spotlight on Innovation” …
-
1 November
Clearstone Capital Announces Acquisition of Brüst Beverages
Strategic Acquisition Positions Brüst Beverages for Accelerated Growth in the Canadian & U.S. Beverage Market TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Clearstone Capital, a leading Canadian private equity firm focused on lower middle market investments, today announced that it has acquired Brüst Beverages (“Brüst”), an innovative producer of premium ready-to-drink protein coffee …
-
1 November
Rustica Teases Two Delicious New Stuffed Crust Pizzas Coming this New Year 2026
MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Pizza lovers, get ready for something big, bold, and bursting with flavour! Rustica is thrilled to give Canadians a sneak peek at not one, but two brand-new Stuffed Crust pizzas launching nationwide at the beginning of this New Year 2026. Building on the success of Rustica’s fan-favourite pizzas, these new stuffed …
-
1 November
Congebec Appoints Tim Ludwig as Chief Commercial Officer
QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Congebec is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Ludwig as Chief Commercial Officer. With more than 25 years in the food processing and logistics industry, Tim Ludwig brings a rare combination of hands-on operational insight and visionary leadership. He is best known as …
-
1 November
Momentum, Innovation, and Record Attendance Define the 2025 NFRA Convention
HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 29, 2025) — The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) concluded its record-setting 2025 Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott, where nearly 2,000 frozen and refrigerated foods industry professionals came together to connect, collaborate, and drive category growth. The event set a new benchmark for attendance …
-
1 November
ZELLERS RETURNS WITH A FRESH START AND REVISED STORE CONCEPT, BRINGING BACK A CANADIAN CLASSIC
New Zellers concept will offer a smaller department store format with a curated assortment of men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel, accessories, home, and seasonal products, and bring back the beloved Zeddy bear TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2025 /CNW/ – Beloved Canadian retailer Zellers is officially making its return, with a phased rollout plan to open new stores …
October, 2025
-
29 October
2025 MASTER MERCHANDISER AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
28OCT2025, TORONTO – Awards for the best merchandising displays in Canadian grocery were presented at Grocery Innovations Canada’s Merchandising Excellence Awards Event on October 28. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) Master Merchandiser Awards Program (MMAP) honours and recognizes best Point-of-Sale merchandising in the grocery industry. It enables retailer …