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Curtis Frank new COO at Maple Leaf
Curtis Frank has been appointed chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Foods effective…
Michèle McMillan joins Thomas Fresh as national accounts director
Michèle McMillan has joined Thomas Fresh as director of national accounts. A 37-year…
Loblaw veteran Calvin McDonald named new Lululemon CEO
Lululemon Athletica Inc., the Vancouver-based apparel retailer, has named Loblaw veteran,…
Duncan Fulton new CCO at Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant Brands International, owner of the Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes…
Ali Davies to join Clorox Canada's Sales Leadership Team
Effective July 30 Ali Davies will join the Sales Leadership Team at Clorox Canada. A…
Temple Lifestyle appoints Scullion COO, Padvaiskas VP Marketing
Gary Scullion was recently named chief operating officer of Temple Lifestyle Inc., whose…
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Loblaw extends PC Optimum program to Esso stations
Loblaw has joined Imperial Oil to extend the PC Optimum points program to more than 2000 Esso and…
Costco sales up 10% in July, 12% YTD
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $10.59 billion for the retail month of July, a 10.1…
Walmart to pilot test robotic order fulfilment
Walmart plans to launch a pilot program that uses robotics to complete customers’ online grocery…
Starbucks opens sustainable concept store
Starbucks sustainable store. (Image: ShoppingCentre) Starbucks has opened a new drive-thru location…
PepsiCo CEO Nooyi steps down
Longtime PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi is stepping down after 12 years at the helm, effective October 3.…
Walmart adding 2,000 new tech jobs this year
Walmart plans to add more than 2,000 full- and part-time tech jobs in 2018. Most of the new…
Walmart hit with $2 B lawsuit over fresh produce…
Walmart is facing a $2 billion lawsuit by US tech startup Zest Labs that claims Walmart's Eden…
In Memoriam: Fortinos’ Franco Joe Carobelli
Franco Joe Carobelli, a former partner in Fortinos, has died. Born May 4, 1935, he passed away on…
Costco brings better food access to Toronto's…
A new Costco warehouse store in Toronto is making grocery shopping easier for residents of one of…
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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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Thai seasoning
Created with fresh picked herbs and spices, Thai Seasoning Stir-in Paste by Gourmet Garden is gluten free and non-GMO, offering consumers a convenient way to create flavourful Thai meals anytime. Gourmet Garden
Quesava gluten free, plant based food
Quesava is a free-from, freezer line with a 365-day shelf life. SKUs are the Vegan Meal Pockets, three Cheese Poppers, one Vegan Wrap and one Bake-at-Home Dough. Five of the eight can also be sold in cooler or grab-n-go. Quesava is a B.C. company started in…
Fresh and Clean Look for Covered Bridge Chips
Covered Bridge has launched a fresh, bold and clean new packaging design for its potato chips that started with the release of the company's 60 g Grab Bag format. Since then, Covered Bridge has released its Oil Innovation line and its Crinkle Cut line. The…
H2rOse rose water and saffron drink
H2rOse is a ready-to-drink rose water and saffron infused beverage. Rose water enhances mood and aids relief of occasional nervous tensions. Saffron is a natural remedy that supports digestion, soothes irritated stomachs, enhances mood, reduces occasional…
Cashew plant-based beverages
Pacific Foods has introduced cashew plant-based beverages. The products are made with…
Dole resealable fruit pouches
Dole’s new resealable fruit pouches offer fresh tasting fruit in a resealable…
Perrier launches Perrier & Juice
Perrier is launching Perrier & Juice, a new beverage made with real fruit juice. Perrier…
Kashi joi nut bars
Kashi is launching Kashi joi, a new line of health and wellness bars. Made in Canada –…