About CFIG

The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1962 which continues to be a collaborative community, equipping and enabling independent, franchised and specialty grocers for sustainable success. We act as a strong and united voice for over 6900 independent grocery retailers, across Canada, providing programs for operational excellence and fostering solid relationships among retailers and suppliers.

Media inquiries please contact Nancy Kwon, VP, communications & marketing 416.492.1804 or nkwon@cfig.ca

TOM SHURRIE
President & C.E.O.
416.492.0063

ANDREA ALMARZA
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
416.492.2574 aalmarza@cfig.ca

Government Relations

CFIG is the only retail association in Canada that advocates to all three levels of government, solely on behalf of retail grocers.  On many issues,  CFIG has been able to influence government decisions to achieve better results for our members, to head off measures that would have a negative impact on your business. CFIG has been able to achieve victories in areas such as Interac, Nutritional Labelling, Quota Regulations, Sale of Over-the-Counter Cough & Cold Remedies, and Food Safety that have provided members with a direct benefit.

GARY SANDS
Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy
416.492.3261
gsands@cfig.ca

Industry Relations

CFIG’s commitment to its members is to ensure that the needs of the independent are top of mind with manufacturers and suppliers, and to provide valuable input into industry policy.  Through CFIG’s representatives, we can forward specific concerns and comments directly to the manufacturer to ensure both parties continue to prosper in an ever-changing marketplace.

LAURA COLLATON
Sr. Vice President & COO
905.719.5100
lcollaton@cfig.ca

Member Services

A membership with The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) provides an excellent vehicle for those in the food industry to keep informed about the industry, stay connected, and support the independent grocery channel – a channel representing significant economic activity; over $12.8 billion dollars in sales in 2015. (CFIG Independent Impact Study, 2015).

LAURA COLLATON
Sr. Vice President & COO
905.719.5100
lcollaton@cfig.ca
IRMELI KOSKINEN
Coordinator, Member Services
416.492.8225
ikoskinen@cfig.ca
SUZANNE REGIMBAL
Account Manager
416.990.0184
sregimbal@cfig.ca

Communications

CFIG keeps its members informed and connected through a variety of communication vehicles, including the The Express Check-Out newsletter, the CFIG website, Facebook and Twitter @CFIGFCEI.

NANCY KWON
Vice President, Communications & Marketing
416.492.1804
nkwon@cfig.ca

Conference & Events

CFIG presents two annual  grocery expositions; Grocery Innovations Canada, in Toronto and Grocery & Specialty Food West, in Vancouver.

DIANA STEVENSON
Director, Conference & Events
416.492.4019
dstevenson@cfig.ca

Trade Show

ROLSTER TAYLOR
Director, Sales
416.492.4878
rtaylor@cfig.ca
TYSON SMITH
Account Representative
416.990.5813
Tsmith@cfig.ca

 

 

CINDY SUH
Trade Show Operations Coordinator
416.990.5934
csuh@cfig.ca

Finance & Administration

FRAN NIELSEN
Vice President, Finance & Administration
416.492.3252
fnielsen@cfig.ca
ANDREA ALMARZA
Executive Assistant to the VP of Finance & Administration
416.492.2311 x 239
aalmarza@cfig.ca

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