With the rapid consolidation of the big grocery players, in the latest CIBC World Markets report states that independent grocers (not franchised/controlled banners) are being “re-invigorated.” Perry Caicco of CIBC World Markets write... Read more
Gus Longo, founder of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, in Vaughan, Ont., is a recipient of the grocery industry’s highest honour, the 2015 Golden Pencil Award. The annual award is presented by the Food Industry Association of Canada and recog... Read more
The McEwan Group is about to change how the downtown crowd does their grocery shopping. Owner celebrity chef Mark McEwan, the store called McEwan opened this second store on July 15 under the TD Tower along the P.A.T.H.–Toronto’s un... Read more
Grocery Innovations Canada offers more learning opportunities this year with concurrent morning workshop sessions. The annual trade show and conference taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre on September 28 & 29, will offer various work... Read more
The Taste of Edmonton event will have a local grocer Freson Bros. Fresh Market as one of its vendors for the first time this year. The grocer, located in Stony Plain, will be showing off their unique food experience at the event running July 16-... Read more
The annual Grocery Innovations Canada show takes place September 28 & 29 at the Toronto Congress Centre. By registering before August 31, attendees can save more than $100 on full delegate rates.(CFIG members save $145). GIC BY THE NUMBERS (... Read more
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Whole Foods is being investigated by the New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for “systemic overcharging for pre-packaged foods,” says a report. The Washington Report quoted DCA Commissioner Julie Menin saying, ... Read more
When it comes to the Pacific region, British Columbia’s Save-On-Foods beat out Wal-Mart as the supermarket brand Canadians trust, according to a new survey. The survey released today by the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the Univ... Read more
There were a key number of independents among the Star Women winners announced today. *Gayle Corah, development of creative IT systems and strategies, Overwaitea Food Group *Nicole Fetterly, Nutrition operations manager, Choices Markets *Annick... Read more
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