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Kraft Heinz Canada completes acquisition of…
Kraft Heinz Canada has completed the acquisition of the assets of Ethical Bean Coffee. Carlos…
Sobeys owner Empire to acquire Farm Boy in $800…
Sobeys owner Empire Co. Ltd., has announced it is acquiring Farm Boy in a bid to expand its reach…
Trevor Bartlett to join Rexall as SVP and chief…
In October, Trevor Bartlett will be joining Rexall Canada as senior vice president and chief…
Costco Wholesale expands online grocery in Ontario
Costco Wholesale is expanding Costco Grocery across Ontario. Costco Grocery is the company's first…
Walmart launches fresh grocery delivery in…
This week, Walmart Canada announced the launch of “sustainable grocery delivery” for Metro…
Amazon reportedly opening 3,000 brick and mortar…
Amazon is considering opening as many as 3000 new AmazonGo cashierless stores in the next few…
Organic Garage to open new Toronto store
Independent organic grocery store Organic Garage is planning to open a new store in Toronto’s…
Husky Foods expands with new brands
Food importer Husky Foods has added two new brands to its health and wellness portfolio, Bar Harbor…
Tesco launches discount chain, taking on Aldi and…
British supermarket group Tesco is fighting back against German discounters Aldi and Lidl by…
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Fabio Romano to join Ferrero’s North American business in the US
Fabio Romano, Ferrero Canada’s current vice president of sales will take on a new role as…
BJ Hamilton promoted to VP Sales, Ferrero Canada
BJ Hamilton is the new vice president, sales, for Ferrero Canada. He was promoted from…
Lars Hanseid new president of 3M Canada
Lars Hanseid has been appointed president and GM of 3M Canada effective July 1, 2018.…
Advantage Group International names Richard Kellam CEO
Advantage Group International has appointed Richard Kellam chief executive officer,…
Parmalat Canada names Mark Taylor president and CEO
Effective August 20th, Mark Taylor has been named president and chief executive officer…
Barran joins McCain Canada as country president
Danielle Barran has been appointed country president for McCain Foods (Canada). She has…
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H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. rebrands its grocery operations as Georgia Main Food Group, naming Gary Sorenson
Aaron Bregg has a genuine passion for his job. The director of produce operations for one of Western Canada's largest independent wholesale organizations, Buy-Low Foods, Associated Grocers and
The May long weekend is one of the busiest of the year, and as customers stock up for cottage season, Grocery Business as the experts for tips on how retailers can maximize
In 1993, when Rick Monahan opened his first Nature's Fare Market in Kelowna, BC, he may not have anticipated how successful the company would
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Jelly Belly Clear Gift Boxes
Jelly Belly Candy Co. introduces its new Clear Gift Boxes. The 4 oz. Jelly Belly Love Beans 5 Flavor Clear Gift Box will be available for Valentine’s Day, with Jelly Belly beans in five flavours: Jewel Very Cherry, Red Apple, Coconut, Cotton Candy and…
Non-GMO White Cheddar
First Canadian produced Non-GMO Project Verified White Cheddar Cheeses from Bothwell Cheese. Made with 100% Canadian milk from cows fed only non-GMO verified crops. Bothwell cheeses do not contain any modified milk ingredients, are kosher certified and…
Zing! Super Sweet Shepherds
Zing! Healthy Foods' lineup of specialty peppers covers both sweet and hot categories, and the highlight is the Super Sweet Shepherd. Grilling actually enhances the sweet flavour of the Super Sweet Shepherd, and its structure makes it easier to grill than a…
Plant based protein entrees
Gardein delivers sustainable 100 per cent plant based protein – Meatless Meatballs, Crispy Tenders and fish free Golden Filets. Gardein is NGP Verified, has less fat, fewer calories and no cholesterol. Gardein
Wholly Veggie celebrates the vegetable in every bite
New to shelves are Wholly Veggie’s Vegan Veggie Bites! Soy Free, Gluten Free, No Sugar…
Marzetti’s Organic Ranch Veggie Dip
Marzetti’s Ranch Veggie Dip has gone organic. Now made with 100% organic ingredients,…
Quesava gluten free, plant based food
Quesava is a free-from, freezer line with a 365-day shelf life. SKUs are the Vegan Meal…