Past Issues

MARCH / APRIL 2023

MARCH/APRIL 2023 • VOLUME 109, NO.2 In this Issue 29 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE The Organic Conundrum Merchandising and marketing strategies to drive organic foods sales. 34 Four Areas of Focus for Retailers in 2023 36 Barbecue is Back! Cooking up Value this season. 41 Grassroots Benevolence Regenerative farming and …

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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.5 In this Issue 11 Grocery Innovations Canada – Pre-Show Update 2022 19 ’Tis the Season! Consumers are looking to start holiday shopping sooner. 25 RETAIL COLLABORATION How are shoppers dealing with inflation? Insights for retailers and brands. Canadian shoppers are clearly adjusting shopping patterns …

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July / August 2022

JULY/AUGUST 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.4 In this Issue 15 Learning Curve Affordability and healthy snacks rank high this back-to-school season. 21 29th Annual Grand Prix New Product Awards – Winners Announced! 27 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE Inside Out Bringing the concept of culinary medicine to the grocery market. 31 …

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Mar / Apr 2022

MARCH/APRIL 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.2 In this Issue 18 Easy GrillingGive customers options this barbecue season – from alternative meats to twists on toppings. 27 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATEFour Themes Shaping Natural, Organic & Wellness 73 Innovation at SIALA Q&A with Isabelle, Marquis, Innovation Expert 75 Saskatchewan Responds to …

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Jan / Feb 2022

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.1 In this Issue 19 HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIAL UPDATE Getting Their Grow Up Plant-based food and beverages options continue to increase as their popularity soars with Canadians. 27 Grocery Industry Gets Ready to Gather Live! In-Person at GSF West 2022 31 Store Strategies Design Differentials …

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Nov / Dec 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.6 In this Issue 20 Buying LocalHere’s a look at what’s happening with some of our Canadian producers. 35 Fairtrade for All!Consumer demand is key for fair trade industry. 37 NutriStart Celebrates 25 Years 39 Mainly Because of the MeatMeat departments are changing with new …

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Sept / Oct 2021

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.5 In this Issue 26 Building the Future Upon the Past Anna Lemieux demonstrates the craft, commitment and caring of Freson Bros. 29 Home-Style Convenience Reigns High demand for convenience and innovative flavour in the deli. 34 Jim Garand Special Tribute 37 Shopping Jolly Holiday …

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