The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) has announced that Giancarlo Trimarchi, president of Vince’s Market and Tim Berman, a former Kraft Heinz exec are the recipients of its 2024 Life Member Award in the independent grocer and industry builder categories, respectively. The organization is also recognizing Will and Ingrid Willemsen of Ontario grocer Sunripe with its inaugural Life Partners Award. And former CFIG head Tom Shurrie is the recipient of the Spirit of the Independent Award.
All award winners will be officially recognized at the upcoming Grocery Innovations Canada event during the Wednesday, Oct. 30 Independent Grocer of the Year awards gala dinner. To attend register at Groceryinnovations.com before Sept. 29 to get early bird rates.
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