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Markdale, ON – In a stiff competition, Chapman’s Salty Caramel Crunch ice cream came first at the International Ice Cream Consortium (IICC) conference. This year’s conference of industry leaders was held in Florence, Italy and hosted 108 delegates from 13 countries. In this much anticipated international ice cream blind tasting …

Ed Thompson Vegpro International is excited to announce that Ed Thompson has been promoted to Head of Sales Canada, effective September 9th, 2024.   Vegpro is a Canadian leader in growing and packing of both commodity and value-added salads under the Fresh Attitude brand. “Ed’s business acumen and ability to grasp our customers’ challenges has allowed him …

Stretchflation subtly deceives consumers by increasing product quantity a bit while raising prices even more By Sylvain Charlebois We are all familiar with “shrinkflation,” where the quantity of a product decreases while the price remains the same, and “shelflation,” where a product’s shelf life is compromised due to supply chain …

Skittles ‘MFFLP The Rainbow’ is a playful escape to help Canadians avoid social pressures this summer TORONTO, July 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Skittles®- proudly part of Mars – is all about playful escapism. This summer, as calendars quickly fill up, the brand is helping Canadians find a quirky way out of life’s social …

MONTREAL, July 12, 2024 /CNW/ – T&T Supermarché, a leading Asian grocery chain, is thrilled to announce its exciting collaboration with Marché de Nuit Asiatique for the highly anticipated annual Asian night market in Montréal. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering an unforgettable experience for all …

Brian Hannasch to retire and continue as a Special Advisor LAVAL, QC, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex Miller as President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 6, 2024. Mr. Miller is presently the Chief Operating Officer for …

2024 CIGBA/DCI Board of Directors Gordon Dean*Chair of the BoardMIKE DEAN LOCAL GROCER, ONMike Sharpe*Vice-ChairSHARPE’S FOOD MARKET, ONAdam Powell*TreasurerPOWELL’S SUPERMARKET (AGD), NLNigel Oliver*Past Chair of the BoardVINCE’S MARKET, ON *Executive Board/DCI Board of Directors Gabriele TorchettiDirector of the BoardLADY YORK FOODS, ONTarik ZeidDirector of the BoardFOOD FARE, MBMatthew RoggeDirector of …

Surrey, B.C. (June 11, 2024) — Co-op Essentials, a first of its kind, newly designed food store has officially opened its doors in Surrey. The new store format is being piloted by Otter Co-op and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). Co-op Essentials is a convenient one-stop shop with everyday savings on everyday essentials. Whether …

On December 19, 2023, Peter Hann passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, B.C. Peter was born in Portsmouth, UK, on August 9, 1942,  Upon leaving Portsmouth Grammar School Peter embarked on his lifelong career in the food industry.  As a Sales Representative for Clarnico, a British confectionery …

Français TORONTO, May 30, 2024: Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces the winners of the 31st Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. Celebrated at the industry’s illustrious Canadian Grand Prix New Products Gala last night, this year’s 38 winners shine a spotlight on exceptional quality and innovation in …