Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Did you know that 68% of consumers have had a bad experience with low-quality or spoiled produce? Brand reputation also plays a significant role in where consumers choose to shop for fresh produce. We’ve been investigating what drives perceptions of freshness, and I thought your readers might love to explore this. …
January, 2025
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7 January
Pensa Systems Partners with Databricks to Bring Scalable Retail Shelf AI to Customers
Enables full integration of Pensa Vision AI with Databricks Marketplace for retail and CPG brands AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pensa Systems, a leading innovator in AI transformation of retail, today announced its partnership with Databricks, the Data and AI company, to offer its Vision AI solution on the …
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7 January
The ten finalists for the FLIA and FLIA Technology 2025
Attractive varieties, clever marketing concepts, smart technologies: five innovations have been nominated for the coveted FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 award. The judges have made their picks and chosen five innovations each for the final round of the FRUIT LOGISTICA AWARD (FLIA) and the FLIA Technology from almost 70 entries. “Now it’s …
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6 January
Roland Thiemann is the new Director of Anuga FoodTec
Experience in the beverage industry and sustainable solutions +++ New impulses for successful continuing development +++ Global expertise for innovative solutions Anuga FoodTec, the world’s leading supplier trade fair for the food and beverage industries, welcomes Roland Thiemann as its new Director. He succeeds Matthias Schlüter, who will leave the …
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6 January
Food Producers of Canada (FPC) and Boudeweel Public Affairs (BPA) Announce Strategic Partnership
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Food Producers of Canada (FPC) is very pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Québec based Boudeweel Public Affairs (BPA). Starting in January 2025, FPC and BPA will partner to provide current and future Canadian food-based businesses in Québec with a suite of business supports and …
December, 2024
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31 December
Saputo Inc. Announces a Change in Senior Management
MONTRÉAL, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (Saputo or the Company) announced today that Frank Guido will step down from his role as COO, Saputo Inc., effective immediately, for personal reasons. In addition to his current responsibilities, Carl Colizza, President and CEO, will assume the duties …
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19 December
Canadian supermarket chain Sobeys expands its Pricer Plaza installation
After a successful first wave of 50 stores, Sobeys takes the next step and enters into an agreement with Pricer’s partner, JRTech Solutions, for an expected deployment of 5 million electronic shelf labels across Canada. MONTRÉAL, Dec. 13, 2024 /CNW/ – The initial order from Sobeys for deployment of ESLs in 50 of …