SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026

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In this Issue

21 Building on Trust
A Q&A with Associated Grocer’s Dereck Hein.

24 Premium Experiences Take the Cup
Coffee still dominates the hot beverage category, but tea is evolving.

31 Back to Basics
Discovery Organics resumes its foundational vision.

33 Checking Out
Savoury and sweet trends.

HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
39 Making Wellness Easier to Shop

46 Plate to Page
A Q+A with Italpasta’s executive vice-president, Angelo Boras.

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
42 IN THE BAG

On Our Cover
15 Deck the Aisles
Help your customers make memories through food with festive merchandising tips.

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