NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023

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In this Issue

21 Going Loco For Local
Demand keeps building for local products creating new opportunities for retailers.

31 East Meets West Supercharged
The Asian food category continues to dominate ethnic retail offerings.

36 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE

37 Forces Shaping Consumer Behaviour in 2024

39 Going Bananas!
Retailers are signing up for year-round Fairtrade bananas.

43 Miller’s Meats Revamped
A look at their recent renovation at their Grant Ave. location.

47 Shapes and Tastes Shift with Tradition
Pasta and sauces continue to evolve with consumer demands for healthy, tasty and flexible options.

57 Packaging Producers are Embracing the Circular Economy

61 Fanning the Flame
Hot sauces are a “hot” category segment with huge potential for growth.

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
64 IN THE BAG

On Our Cover
14 Ties That Bind
Strong relationships have helped Kin’s Farm Market achieve 40 years of success.

Photo courtesy of Phillip Chin

Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916