Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
SOREL-TRACY, QC, Feb. 11, 2025 /CNW/ – A pioneer in both dairy and plant-based trends since 1920, Maison Riviera continues to innovate with the launch of a brand-new product line set to hit grocery stores soon: Canada’s first and only drinkable yogurt made from upcycled ingredients and certified ©UPcycled. True to the company’s core …
February, 2025
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11 February
FRUIT LOGISTICA’s innovations and insights attract record attendance
The official survey reveals a record positive response, highlighting a rise in the quality of trade visitors and an increase in successful business at the world’s leading trade show for the fresh fruit and vegetable business. Berlin was the place to do business last week, as more than 91,000 people from across …
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10 February
Statement from The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) on Canada-U.S. Trade Relations
OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) is deeply concerned about the threat of tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States, despite the 30-day reprieve. These measures threaten the stability of Canada’s food system, disrupt vital trade flows, and risk increasing …
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10 February
January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Drop From Busy December But Strong Gains Year Over Year
WASHINGTON, February 10, 2025 – Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Consumers pulled back in January, taking a …
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9 February
Ferrara Launches NERDS® Gummy Clusters™ Berry in Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ – is excited to announce the launch of NERDS® Gummy Clusters™ Berry in Canada. Launching in tandem with the NERDS annual Big Game commercial, this new flavour delivers a multi-sensorial combination of crunchy and gummy in every bite, perfect for candy lovers. The award-winning candy is now …
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9 February
Innovation Awards 2025: the winners of the FLIA and FLIA Technology have been announced
The most prestigious international prize in the fruit trade goes to the Onix orange and Croptimus, an innovative image analysis technology. The prestigious FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Awards (FLIA) were presented today at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. Trade visitors to the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business voted for …
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9 February
More Love, Less Waste: TerraCycle Helps Americans Have a Sustainable Valentine’s Day
TORONTO, ON (February 6, 2025) –– With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Canadians consume three times more candy each February, creating a surge of extra plastic packaging—from heart-shaped chocolate boxes to candy wrappers—that can’t be recycled through curbside programs. International recycling leader TerraCycle is showing Canadians there’s a better way to keep the …
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9 February
Canadian Snacks Trailblazer Made with Local Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to Local Sourcing Amid Trade Tensions
Dartmouth, NS (February 4, 2025) — As international trade relations create uncertainty for Canadian businesses, Made with Local, a trailblazing sustainable snack foods company, stands as a beacon of Canadian resilience and local economic support. Founded on the principle of strengthening local food systems, the company continues to demonstrate how …
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9 February
RBC and Pattison Food Group Launch More Rewards RBC Visa Credit Cards
The no annual fee More Rewards RBC Visa and More Rewards RBC Visa Infinite cards will accelerate grocery value and offer exclusive everyday savings to customers in Western Canada VANCOUVER, B.C., Feb. 5, 2025 — Today, RBC and Pattison Food Group (PFG) announced the launch of two new credit cards: More Rewards …
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9 February
Introducing the 2025 CFDE Board
Introducing the 2025 Board Members President – Leanne Sears I V.P. Director of Finance – Frank Gallucci Director of Memberships – Mandi Zolkowski Director of Communications – Stuart Gannon Directors of Special Events – Golf – Don Krezanski & Allison Fairfield Director of Special Events – Santa Cause – Jeff Shevchuck Directors …