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World’s grocery leaders set to create $1.9T…
The world’s leading 20 global grocery markets are set to generate an additional US$1.9 trillion…
Ferrero on hunt to buy Campbell’s international…
Ferrero SpA is interested in buying Campbell Soup Co’s international business, according to sources…
WATCH: Walmart testing robot fry cook
Walmart has started to test what’s being called “the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen…
Saskatoon Co-op strike enters sixth week
Six weeks after they went on strike, hundreds of Saskatoon Co-op workers remain on the picket lines…
McEwan Gourmet Grocery offers on-demand service…
McEwan Gourmet Grocery has partnered with Canadian on-demand grocery delivery service INABUGGY.…
WATCH: Couple marry in front of Sobey’s lobster…
A couple in Red Deer Alberta recently tied the knot – in front of the lobster tank at the local…
Long defunct BiWay brand set to be reborn in…
Canadian discount chain BiWay is about to make a comeback. The chain, which closed down in 2001,…
Sobey parent Empire Co. completes Farm Boy deal
Sobey parent Empire Co. has completed its $800 million acquisition of Ottawa-based grocery chain…
London Drugs, Fresh St. Market to open in…
Westbank Corp. has announced that London Drugs and grocer Fresh St. Market will open at the base of…
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Sobeys appoints Sandra Sanderson as SVP marketing
Former Walmart and Shoppers Drug Market executive Sandra Sanderson has been named SVP…
Mike Catalano new sales director at Wonderful Sales
Mike Catalano has been appointed director, national sales Canada at Wonderful Sales. His…
Melissa Martin joins CROSSMARK Canada
Melissa Martin has joined the client services team at CROSSMARK Canada as senior business…
Jim Waites named general manager, produce at Save-On-Foods.
Jim Waites has been promoted to general manager, produce merchandising at Save-On-Foods.…
Crossmark Canada announces Paul Hewitt as director, client services
Paul Hewitt joins Crossmark Canada with extensive CPG experience gained during a 35-year…
Myles Hamilton named president of CanMar
Myles Hamilton has been appointed president and managing partner of CanMar Foods Ltd.…
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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
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
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Dairy Milk Oreo candy bar
Cadbury’s new Dairy Milk Oreo candy bar combines Cadbury Dairy Milk on the outside with crunchy Oreo cookie bits and smooth vanilla crème on the inside. The new bars will be officially available in January 2019. Cadbury
Ultrafiltered milk with 75 per cent more protein
Saputo Canada introduces JOYYA ultrafiltered milk, offering 75 per cent more protein and 25 per cent less sugar than traditional milk. JOYYA is made from 100 per cent Canadian milk and is endorsed by Canada’s leading regional dairy brands, Neilson and…
Fresh salad kits for Western Canada
Grown in season and packed in the Okanagan Valley, Fresh Attitude kits, which combine dressing with salad ingredients, are launching in Western Canada. Free of colouring and preservatives. Fresh Attitude
Crunchy and healthy lentil snacks
Crunchy Little Lentils from Three Farmers are packed with protein and flavour. Grown and made in Canada, these healthy snacks are a high source of fibre and are nut-free, gluten-free and vegan. Offered in four flavours: Barbecue; Garlic & Herb; Lightly Salted;…
Italy’s #1 rice brand comes to Canada
Aurora Importing and Distributing has announced that it is now distributing Italy’s…
Allergen-free, school approved trail mixes
The Healthy Crunch Company has launched Canada’s first allergen-free and school approved…
Café Perrucci now available in Canada
Caffé Perrucci is a label of Euro Caps, the world’s largest manufacturer of Nespresso…
Fresh Veggie Noodles & Rice
New from Mann’s, Fresh Veggie Noodles & Rice feature chef inspired cuts of superfood…