June 19 – Deadline CFIG National Scholarship Contest application forms
June 16 – CIGBA/DCI Business Summit www.cigba.ca/summit
June 23 | 11:00 am – Everyone’s a Baker! An overview of key consumer trends impacting bakery products in the COVID-19 era.
Flour and yeast – nearly three months since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers still struggle to keep up with the increase in demand for these products. With more and more Canadians households discovering the joy of baking, how has this massive shift in consumption behaviour impacted bakery products sales in grocery stores? As we move into summer and the BBQ season, where are the biggest opportunities for growth? Come join Francis Parisien, Vice-President at Nielsen, who will discuss key insights on baking goods and products, along with recommendations to consider as we look ahead. Register for this free interactive webinar, with opportunity to ask questions in live time. Follow up information will be emailed to all participants after the webinar. REGISTER NOW
June 23 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm WSPS Webinar: Becoming Agents of Change: Building a Health and Safety Mentor Mindset Kirby James, President, K James Group/Unleashed. CLICK HERE to register for this webinar!
June 24 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm WSPS Webinar: Adapting to a New COVID-19 Reality: The Use of Masks and Eye Protection and the Implications for Heat Stress and Other Concerns Warren Clements, B. Sc. (HB), CIH, CRSP, Occupational Hygiene Specialist, WSPS Kelly Fernandes, M.Sc., CIH, Occupational Hygienist/Consultant, WSPS
CLICK HERE to register for this webinar!
June 26 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm WSPS Webinar: Safety Makes Good Business $ense: Earn From Your Hard Work Paul Casey, Vice President, Programs and Strategic Development, IHSA William (Bill) Roy, Director Strategy and Integration Branch, MLTSD Melissa Brown, Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, WSIB Diana Rea, Stakeholder Engagement Lead, Workplace Health and Safety Services, WSIB
August 14 – Deadline for Master Merchandiser awards entries
October 27 & 28 – Grocery Innovations Canada – Canada’s Premier Grocery Conference & Exhibition – Find all your grocery needs under one roof – from front end to back end. Toronto Congress Centre North building
November 6-8 – Congrès annuel-Association des détaillants en alimentation du Québec – Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie, region of Charlevoix, QC. Fairmont Le Manoir: https://www.fairmont.com/richelieu-charlevoix/map/mapanddirections/
April 26-27 – Grocery & Specialty Food West, Western Canada’s biggest grocery event, featuring the best B2B innovations and connections for your business. East Building Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
September 22 – CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic www.cigba.ca/golf More info: matthew@distributioncanada.ca
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