Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Regina, Saskatchewan, October 1, 2024 – Sales of sugar, confectionary products and non-alcoholic soft drinks are expected to lead growth in the food and beverage sector in the coming months, with sugar and confectionary sales anticipated to increase 16.9 per cent when compared to 2023, according to the Farm Credit Canada …
October, 2024
September, 2024
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30 September
Top Innovators in the Natural, Organic, and Wellness Industry Recognized at the 2024 CHFA Industry Achievement Awards
Bruce Cole, Alive Magazine, Second from the left, Awarded CHFA’s Willie Pelzer Hall of Fame Award TORONTO, ONTARIO — September 25, 2024: The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) honoured and celebrated ten esteemed winners of the CHFA Industry Achievement Awards at a reception on Saturday, September 21, during CHFA’s annual conference …
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30 September
CULT Food Science Subsidiary Further Foods to Launch Noochies! Sprinkles for Dogs and Cats
Revolutionary toppers bring enhanced nutrition to every meal TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2024 /CNW/ – CULT Food Science Corp. (“CULT” or the “Company”) (CSE: CULT) (OTC: CULTF) (FRA: LN00), a disruptive food technology platform pioneering the commercialization of lab grown meat and cellular agriculture to reshape the global food industry, is thrilled to announce …
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30 September
More than 1,500 exhibitors from 70 countries: The countdown is on for ISM 2025
Strong global interest and the return of well-known brands +++ More synergies with ProSweets Cologne in the scope of the Sweet Week +++ Innovation platform for early product presentation +++ Ticket shop is open immediately The preparations for ISM 2025, the leading trade fair of the sweets and snacks industry, …
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30 September
US$64 Million this decade alone: Celebrating 30 years of Fairtrade this Fairtrade Month
Ottawa, ON, October 1, 2024 – Over the last decade alone, Canadian sales of Fairtrade-certified products have generated US$64 million in Fairtrade Premium. This extra sum of money is invested by cooperatives into community and business projects of their choice, driving positive change and sustainable development. Annual Premium generated over the …
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24 September
New Report Demonstrates How Climate Change is Making Groceries More Expensive Due to Reduced Food Supply
NEW YORK, NEW YORK—SEPTEMBER 24, 2024—As part of its Climate Finance Day event held in New York yesterday as part of Climate Week, the shareholder representative organization, As You Sow released a new report titled, Climate Inflation – How Extreme Weather is Driving Up the Price of Food. The report is the result of several …
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24 September
Quebec declares war on hidden grocery costs, and Canadians stand to win
Quebec’s Bill 72 is crucial for consumer protection at the grocery store and sets the standard for other provinces to follow By Sylvain Charlebois Quebec may have taken a notable step this week that warrants attention from other provinces. By introducing Bill 72, Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette has moved …
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24 September
Private Label Grocery Shoppers Came for Price, Stayed for Quality
Changing consumer perceptions about private label brands fuel sales growth, market share gains and category expansion DENVER (September 16, 2024)—Private label grocery brands are gaining momentum as changing consumer perceptions and a widening customer base are fueling sales growth and market share gains. Once perceived as inferior to national brands, …
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24 September
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada Appoints Knolly Smith as Vice President of Sales and Jean Gagnon as Vice President of Cold Beverages
Montreal, Québec, September 17, 2024 – Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (“KDP Canada”), is pleased to unveil two significant leadership appointments: Knolly Smith has been named Vice President of Sales, while Jean Gagnon has been promoted to Vice President of Cold Beverages, effective immediately. Knolly Smith is …
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24 September
Giant Tiger Roars into Camrose, Alta.
– Giant Tiger is where low prices, amazing finds, and community support come together to be Canada’s place to save more money. – OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 11, 2024 /CNW/ – Giant Tiger Stores Limited announced today the official opening of a new location in Camrose, Alta., on Saturday, Sept. 21. …