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Sep 01

Updated – Heinz brand Pear Green Bean Mango recalled

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OTTAWA, August 28, 2015 – The food recall warning issued on August 7, 2015 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian…

Sep 01

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Trade Show Scam Alert!

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ATTENTION Exhibitors and Attendees: Grocery Innovations Canada and Grocery Showcase West have NO affiliation with third-party companies such as EXPO-GUIDE out of Mexico. The only directory and guide for the shows…

Sep 01

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Farm Boy’s Whitby store opens

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Ottawa – August 27, 2015 – Ontario-based Farm Boy 2012 Inc. (Farm Boy) celebrated the grand opening of its first fresh market location in Whitby, Ontario, on Thursday, August 27th. Located…

Aug 27

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Independents in Toronto look to stay open on stat holidays

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Independent grocers in Toronto are looking to stay open on statutory holidays following a court ruling. A report in the Toronto Star said that retailers want to ensure that the…

Aug 21

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2015 CFIG Life Members Announced

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Joe Longo, Chair of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas A. Barlow, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce Mike Lovsin of Freson…

Aug 21

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Information on supply chain management conference

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If you’re not connected to the global community of successful supply chain businesses, thought leaders, and innovators, your company and your career can never reach their full potential. Council of…

Aug 21

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Letters to two opposition parties

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The Small Business Matters Coalition has sent the following letters to the two opposition parties as well as the media in regards to the fairness and transparency in the Canadian payments industry. Download…

Aug 21

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2015 National Scholarship Winners Announced

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The 2015 National Scholarship Winners have been announced. The National Winner is Sarah Anne Alfonsi of Sun Valley Market in Scarborough, Ont. Alfonsi and the other winners will be acknowledged…

Aug 21

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Supermarkets Headed For Another Great Year In 2016: CIBC Report

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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…

Jul 31

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Letter from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)

By admin Advocacy, Features, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

Good Afternoon, Thank you for participating in our consultation session on Monday July 27 regarding the AGCO’s proposed draft process for authorizing the sale of beer in grocery stores.…

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Updated – Heinz brand Pear Green Bean Mango recalled

Trade Show Scam Alert!

Farm Boy’s Whitby store opens

Independents in Toronto look to stay open on stat holidays

2015 CFIG Life Members Announced

Information on supply chain management conference

Letters to two opposition parties

2015 National Scholarship Winners Announced

Supermarkets Headed For Another Great Year In 2016: CIBC Report

Letter from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)

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