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Field Agent Canada, provider of retail audits and consumer insights, has announced the launch of Field Agent Marketplace, a new self-serve platform designed to give businesses of all sizes fast, affordable access to in the moment insights and drive trial of their products. With no fees and no wait times, Marketplace allows …
September, 2025
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9 September
Rabba Marks 27 Years of Giving with Annual Rabba Roots Charity Golf Tournament
Leading grocery partners unite in support of local communities across the GTA Mississauga, Ont., September 9, 2025 – Rabba Fine Foods, the GTA’s neighbourhood grocer, hosted yesterday its 27th annual Rabba Roots Charity Golf Tournament at the prestigious Brampton Golf Club. The event brought together leading partners from the grocery industry …
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9 September
Conagra Brands Foundation Awards Grants to 21 Local Nonprofits Through “Nourish Our Community” Program
Employee-nominated grants drive community involvement and impact during Hunger Action Month CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Conagra Brands Foundation has announced the 2025 recipients of its “Nourish Our Community” grants, awarding $330,000 in one-year funding to 21 nonprofits across seven states. In recognition of Hunger Action Month, a time when people nationwide unite to …
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9 September
Dino Bianco Receives CFIG’s 2025 Spirit of the Independent Award
TORONTO: September 8, 2025. Brian Bradley, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Ron Welke, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce Dino Bianco, CEO of Kruger Products, as the recipient of the 2025 Spirit of the Independent Award. The Spirit of …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
