Past Issues

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. …

JULY/AUGUST 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.4 In this Issue 17 Okanagan Frozen Dough Leading with heart and offering true variety with quality and real customer service. 18 Time to Pack Up The back-to-school season gives retailers a golden opportunity. 30 Ciao Canada! Italian foods in high demand. 33 Grand Prix …

MAY/JUNE 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.3 In this Issue 13 Celebrating Innovation at SIAL Canada 2025 33 GSFW 2025 Another incredible West Coast grocery show. 36 The Profit in Produce Good margins and growing demand drive sector forward. 39 The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Finalists revealed! 45 …

MARCH/APRIL 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.2 In this Issue 14 Driving Trade & Fostering Innovation Q & A with Tony Melis, CEO of SIAL Canada. 17 Beverage Blitz What do Canadian consumers want from their beverage offerings? 23 A Proud Scoop How Canadian-made ice cream continues to be an indulgence …

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.1 In this Issue 10 Changing the Face of Grocery Women in leadership roles help cultivate a responsive and dynamic industry. 37 A Cold Shoulder Is Exactly What Customers Want Frozen food innovations meet consumer demands for global tastes, convenience and sweet treats. 41 Breakfast …

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 • VOLUME 110, NO.6 In this Issue 19 Comfort Classics Made Even Better New product options in the pasta and sauce categories provide shoppers with exciting new choices that align with trends. 25 Eastern Delights The Asian food category remains a powerful retail mainstay. 31 Buy Local Retailers …

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 • VOLUME 110, NO.5 In this Issue 28 AI-Powered Grocery Stores Are on The Rise: Understanding the Impact 33 Sumptuous and Specific Foods for an Italian Christmas Lina’s Italian Markets make it happen. 36 Tough Work, Good Will People-focused Farmers’ Fresh Mushrooms celebrates 25 years of excellence. 43 …

JULY/AUGUST 2024 • VOLUME 110, NO.4 In this Issue 23 Back to the Classroom Nutrition, convenience, and price are influencing back-to-school shopping. 29 For the Love of Snacks The salty snacks market continues to grow amidst challenges. 33 It’s a Slice Consumers across Western Canada are ripe for trying new …

MAY/JUNE 2024 • VOLUME 110, NO.3 In this Issue 15 Reducing Environmental Impact is Cool Keeping ahead of evolving refrigeration mandates will help retailers stay cool under the collar. 19 Snacking is a Lifestyle Tree of Life talks what’s trending in cookies and crackers. 23 Grocery Retailers Giving Back 29 …

MARCH/APRIL 2024 • VOLUME 110, NO.2 In this Issue 43 Frozen Favourites Consumers’ desire for affordable indulgence drives demand in the ice cream category. 49 Chilling Trends Less sugar, less calories heat up sales in cold beverages. 57 Bringing the Taste of the Caribbean Maureen Simon Foods Corp Founder and …