Awards for the best merchandising displays in Canadian grocery were presented at Grocery Innovations Canada’s Merchandising Excellence Awards Event on October 24. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) Master Merchandiser Awards... Read more
To note, following our call today the US-CDC released public communications that they are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall illnesses linked to cantaloupes that is the same genetic strain as illnesses reported in the Canadia... Read more
It is with great sadness that the family of Gailen Phillip Drost of Bath, New Brunswick announces that he has passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence in Bath, with his family by his side. Gailen was born June 16, 193... Read more
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved daughter, sister, friend, mother and wife, Ingrid. She departed this world far too soon, leaving a profound void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Ingrid passed away o... Read more
Dan Bregg, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas Shurrie, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce: Christy McMullen of Summerhill Market, Toronto, Ontario, as the 2023 recipient... Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week May 1, 2023 Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of taking care of our mental health. This is a time for us to come together, sp... Read more
In less than a week, all of grocery will gather again at Grocery & Specialty Food West, the largest western grocery event April 24 & 25, 2023. Taking place over two days, GSF offers insights, innovations and connections. This year, there... Read more
As a time-limited pandemic measure, the Ontario government introduced paid COVID-19 leave, a program designed to support people who needed to take time off work to isolate or get vaccinated. It will expire effective March 31, 2023, consiste... Read more
TORONTO — The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023. This 6.8 per cent pay raise for low-income workers builds on the government’s steady and predictable increases every year to help families offs... Read more
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