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Kroger sells Turkey Hill brand to private equity
U.S. grocery giant Kroger Co. has agreed to sell its Turkey Hill business to Texas based Peak Rock…
Walmart celebrates 25 years in Canada
Walmart entered the Canadian market a quarter of a century ago. Its entry began with the…
Nielsen, Headset and Deloitte team up on cannabis…
Nielsen, Headset and Deloitte have formed a strategic alliance to provide key stakeholders in the…
Capitalize on the plant-based movement
We’ve seen a shift towards gluten-free options and gut-healthy fermented foods. Plant-based…
Calgary Co-op offers compostable bags at checkout
Calgary Co-op is cracking down on plastic overuse by charging for plastic bags and introducing a…
Walmart and Penguin launch grocery pickup in…
Walmart Canada says that online grocery orders over $50 can now be picked up at the PenguinPickUp…
Toronto's first waste-free grocery store
A new grocery store in Toronto’s west end offers a glimpse at the future of food retail. Unboxed…
Ottawa launches national food policy
The 2019 federal budget unveiled this week includes measures to reduce food waste and boost the…
Attention Retailers, Brokers, Distributors and…
Looking for new U.S. lines to represent in Canada? Contact Kathy Boyce, Marketing/Trade Specialist,…
People
Rick Wiley new country manager – Canada for Mayborn
Mayborn USA Inc., the UK baby accessories company best known for the Tommee Tippee brand,…
Aurora Importing names D’Elia director of marketing
Aurora Importing and Distributing has named Diana D’Elia its new director of marketing.…
Paisley joins 6 Degrees
Industry expert Warren Paisley has been added to the executive team of conversion experts…
Industry veteran Jim Slomka joins Grocery Magazine
Jim Slomka has joined the team at Grocery Business Magazine as a consultant. The 40-year…
Bunzl Canada names new VP
Bunzl Canada has promoted Motaz Sabri, who has 18 years of experience in store supplies…
IRI appoints Ong Seng managing director of Canada
IRI has announced the appointment of Cheryl Ong Seng as managing director of IRI Canada…
Featured
When Louise Menard and her son Bruno added a integrated Rachelle-Bery boutique to the largest of the five Montreal-area IGA stores that they co-own, results were beyond their
Second-generation CEO Tina Lee upholds and extends the legacy created by her mother, T&T founder Cindy
Sobey's Niluka Kottegoda discusses merchandising innovation. A grocer's guide to cheese. Trends in produce and much more.
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
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Toddler proof cup
Tommee Tippee introduces its new No Knock Cup. The cup can’t be knocked over, but is also designed to lift up easily. Tommee Tippee says early reads in the U.S. indicate this product will add incrementality to the category. Tommee Tippee
Upton’s Naturals Jackfruit
Upton’s Naturals has made pre-seasoned, heat-and-serve natural jackfruit available in Canada. Native to Southeast Asia, jackfruit is the world's largest tree fruit – and also serves as a meat substitute when cooked young (i.e.. not ripe) and properly…
Wonderful Natural Raw Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios brings Natural Raw pistachios to Canada. These pistachios aren’t roasted or salted – it’s like tasting them in the orchards where they’re grown. Consumers can find the new Natural Raw pistachios in 450g bags in the produce section of…
Riso Bello, Basso Galloncino
Riso Bello rice, Basso Galloncino olive oil Riso Bello With 100 per cent natural ingredients, Riso Bello brand of rice is available in a range of easy-to-prepare varieties. Basso Galloncino Extra Virgin Olive Oil A balanced mix of Italian, Spanish and Greek…
Plant-based burgers
Lightlife Foods introduces a new plant-based burger as part of a new pea protein-based…
Ready-Brew Sticks
Nabob’s new Ready-Brew Sticks are made with 100 per cent Colombian Arabica beans.…
Duke’s Shorty Sausages
Duke’s Shorty Sausages are made in small batches using fresh, never-frozen pork. They…
Blending flavour and selection
Caffé Trucillo offers a wide range of espresso blends that, since 1950, have been…