JULY/AUGUST 2025

JULY/AUGUST 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.4

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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 Winners Revealed!
Best new products of 2024 and grocery industry visionaries celebrated.

39 Leadership and Investment
A winning strategy for Walmart Canada.

41 Discovery Organics
Western Canada’s trusted source for certified organic and fairtrade produce.

43 The Alberta Boom Continues
Alberta is on track to surpass all other provinces.

HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
29 Why Hydration and Health are Replacing Happy Hour

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
45 IN THE BAG

On Our Cover
14 East Meets West
The Sabzi Mandi Chain enjoys extensive growth in Western Canada.

Photo credit: courtesy of Phillip Chin