Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
September, 2025
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8 September
SOUR PATCH KIDS® Introduces New Strips in Five Classic Flavors
SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips are an all-new way to enjoy the signature sour-then-sweet taste that SOUR PATCH KIDS are known for. EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The SOUR PATCH KIDS brand is stretching its signature sour-then-sweet experience with the launch of SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips. Featuring five fan-favorite …
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8 September
Temple Lifestyle Brands Acquires Rise® Kombucha, Cementing Its Role as a Functional Beverage Leader in Canada
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Temple Lifestyle Brands, parent company of Thirsty Buddha® and one of Canada’s fastest-growing health and wellness companies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Rise® Kombucha, the country’s leading kombucha brand. This strategic union brings together two powerhouse Canadian beverage names and accelerates Temple’s mission to …
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2 September
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.5 In this Issue 12 70 Years and Counting Freson Bros. continues to grow into the future. 20 Deck the Aisles The holiday season brings busy shoppers, hungry for entertaining ideas. 37 From Fresh Bakes to Deli Delights How these departments fuel grocery store growth. …
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2 September
TUMS helps Second Harvest tackle hunger in Canada for the fourth year in a row
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Food waste is an avoidable problem, yet at least 10 million people continue to face food insecurity in Canada. In July 2025, StatsCan reported that the employment rate continued to drop, while also noting that there has been little net employment growth since the beginning of …
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2 September
Red Apple Brings Fresh Looks and New Energy to Killarney, MB and Cheticamp, NS
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Red Apple Stores is bringing a new shopping experience to two communities this fall. On Friday, September 26, customers in Killarney, MB (333 Broadway Ave) will walk into a freshly revitalized store, while shoppers in Cheticamp, NS (15418 Cabot Trail) will officially see their local Bargain! Shop transform into a Red Apple. “These grand …
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2 September
King’s Hawaiian and NFL Canada score big with new partnership
As an Official Sponsor of the NFL for the upcoming season, King’s Hawaiian aims to unite Canadian fans over a shared love of football and delicious food. TORONTO, ON, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King’s Hawaiian, known for its irresistibly soft and fluffy rolls, is teaming up with NFL Canada …
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2 September
Community Focus, Fresh Finds, and Low Prices: Raman’s No Frills® Opens in Chemainus
Hard Discount Retailer Brings Unbeatable Value to Chemainus August 21, 2025, Brampton, ON – No Frills®, Canada’s leading hard-discount grocery retailer, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Raman’s No Frills® in Chemainus. The opening will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., located at 9786 Willow Street, …
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2 September
The Kraft Heinz Company Announces Plan to Separate into Two Scaled, Focused Companies to Accelerate Profitable Growth and Unlock Shareholder Value
Sep 02, 2025 6:00 AM Transaction creates two scaled public companies with portfolios of iconic brands, leading capabilities, attractive financial profiles and unique value creation models Both companies will have greater strategic and operational focus to serve customers, delight consumers and accelerate performance In aggregate, the current dividend level is …
