The University of Guelph Food Price Report 2016 reports a 2% to 4% increase on food prices. Meats – 2.5% to 4.5% Fish and seafood – 1% to 3% Dairy and eggs – 0% to 2% Grains – 0% to 2% Fruits and nuts –2.5% to 4.5% Vegetables – 2% to 4% Food fro... Read more
Omer Moncion(pictured seated centre), passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 in his 90th year. Omer and his late wife Reina purchased a small corner grocery store in the Ottawa Valley town of Pe... Read more
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Ontario-based Farm Boy celebrated the grand opening of its first fresh market location in Kitchener, Ont., its 19th location, today. Located at 385 Fairway Road South (Fairway Plaza) the new 22,000-sq.-ft. Farm Boy Kitchener store brings more th... Read more
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Longo Bros. Fruit Markets opened their 29th store in the Greater Toronto Area on November 18. Located in North Brampton, the 40,000-sq.-ft. store is the second outlet in the area. The newest location features the Loft on the second floor, where... Read more
Yesterday, the Government released the list of the first winning bids for the sale of beer in Grocery stores. Click HERE for the list. As members will note on the list, we are pleased that there are a number of independent retail operators w... Read more
Pete Luckett is a self-made success story, and after 62 years in the business, he’s ready to step away from grocery. Luckett just sold his Halifax-based Pete’s Fine Foods stores, and one wholesale operation to Sobeys. Quite a journey... Read more
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There is great value in being a member of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG). From keeping members informed on policy issues from credit card fees to beer and wine, to industry-wide issues, like the push for a Code of Conduct,... Read more
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