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May 22

Overwaitea’s Stunder up for FMI store manager award

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Charlynne Stunder, the store manager for the Overwaitea Food Group in Vancouver, is a FMI's store manager finalist. Under Stunder's management, the store has posted a steady increase to 13.1% in 2014.…

May 19

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Coleman’s hooked on new traceability program

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When Matthew Coleman, Coleman’s seafood buyer, was first introduced to the ThisFish.info traceability program a few years ago at the Boston Seafood Show, he was intrigued. He really was hooked on…

May 14

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Country Grocer’s Canstruction movie masterpiece

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B.C.’s Country Grocer turned cans into movie magic to support Mustard Seed, a non-profit fighting hunger in Victoria. The grocer was not only among the Canstruction teams competing in the…

May 11

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Italy’s digital supermarket debuts

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The Italian supermarket chain COOP Italia and architect Carlo Ratti created a nearly 2500 sq. meter digital supermarket at the Milan Expo. The idea behind the "Future Food District" supermarket space…

May 11

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Farm Boy opens third fresh market location

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Ontario-based Farm Boy celebrated the grand opening of its third fresh market location in London, Ont., on Saturday, May 9. “We’re very excited to open Farm Boy’s doors to the Beaverbrook community,” says…

May 11

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A brave new vending machine world

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These are not your typical vending machines. Across some of the busy spots in Toronto, there's a new breed of vending machines offering everything from Rolexes to cupcakes and steaks.…

May 11

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3D Food printing coming soon

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Some experts believe that 3D printing will be used as a replacement for food. At a recent discussion around the subject at the Tribeca Film Festival, the head of 3D…

May 11

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Save-On-Foods Continues Calgary Expansion

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Calgary, Alta.--The wait is over for residents of Calgary’s Heritage neighbourhood as excited shoppers came out to celebrate the grand opening of Calgary’s newest Save-On-Foods location. This beautiful new store…

May 07

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Pusateri’s breaks into brunch, brekkie market

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Gourmet grocer Pusateri’s has just launched a full breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch menu at its Yorkville and Bayview Village locations. The Toronto Star reported that its flagship Avenue Rd.…

May 07

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Whole Foods to launch discount banner

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Whole Foods is looking to lessen its "whole paycheck" image with a lower priced banner. The retailer is aiming to cater customers looking for premium organic and health foods but without…

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Overwaitea’s Stunder up for FMI store manager award

Coleman’s hooked on new traceability program

Country Grocer’s Canstruction movie masterpiece

Italy’s digital supermarket debuts

Farm Boy opens third fresh market location

A brave new vending machine world

3D Food printing coming soon

Save-On-Foods Continues Calgary Expansion

Pusateri’s breaks into brunch, brekkie market

Whole Foods to launch discount banner

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