Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
June, 2025
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24 June
New GlobeScan Report Shows Fairtrade’s Growing Influence with Canadian Consumers Amidst Shifting Ethical Expectations
Awareness, trust, and willingness to pay more for Fairtrade products remain strong amid inflation and market uncertainty Ottawa, ON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new independent study from GlobeScan reveals that Fairtrade is making steady gains in Canadian consumer awareness, trust, and purchasing loyalty, reinforcing its position as …
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24 June
Empire Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results
STELLARTON, NS, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended May 3, 2025. For the quarter, the Company recorded net earnings of $173 million ($0.74 per share) compared to $149 million ($0.61 per share) last year. For the quarter, the …
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18 June
Calgary Co-op Charity Golf Classic Tournament raises $300,000 for local charities
June 17, 2025 – Calgary – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) hosted its 30th annual Charity Golf Classic Tournament at the Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The event raised $300,000 which was evenly distributed to four local charities; The Calgary Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Unison and Brown Bagging for Calgary’s …
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18 June
Cardinal Meats Introduces New Groundbreaking Gourmet Innovation – Introducing Sous Chef by CardinalTM in Five Elevated Entrée Varieties
Cardinal Meats is proud to announce the launch of a new gourmet product innovation. Introducing Sous Chef by CardinalTM, a line of restaurant-quality, ready-meals without the delivery fees. Sous Chef by CardinalTM is committed to culinary excellence by offering bold flavours, premium ingredients, and unparalleled convenience. The five new entrée …
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18 June
Intouch Insight’s 2025 Convenience Store Trends Report Maps the Next-Gen Playbook for Operations & CX Leaders
Record adoption of made-to-order food, retail-media screens that sell, and loyalty programs that pay off headline this year’s must-read benchmark for U.S. c-store chains. Ottawa, ON – Intouch Insight today released its 2025 Convenience Store Trends Report, an annual deep dive into how American shoppers define great convenience—and how leading chains …
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17 June
GLBC Wins Bronze at FSEA 2025 Gold Leaf Awards
VANCOUVER, B.C., June 17, 2025 — Great Little Box Company Ltd (GLBC) has announced it has won Bronze in the Judged on design, execution, and level of difficulty, this annual award competition consistently draws entries from around the world. It is dedicated to gaining visibility throughout the broader graphic arts community. …
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16 June
Co-op Community Spaces announces 2025 funding recipients
Saskatoon, SK (June 16, 2025) — Today, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) announced that 14 community projects will receive funding through the Co-op Community Spaces program. In its eleventh year, Co-op Community Spaces will invest a total of $1 million benefitting 14 local projects in communities across Western Canada. In 2025, the …
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16 June
Save The Date & Join Us for the Milestone 50th Annual Golf Event
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 50th annual golf event by Calgary Food & Drug Executives, set to take place this September 9th. Save the date for this special occasion filled with networking, fun, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our community, this event …
