Yesterday, CFIG joined Prime Minister Carney and other industry stakeholders at the Ontario Food Terminal for the Government’s announcement regarding Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy. A copy of the…
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Over the last couple of weeks, CFIG has received examples of innovative new measures that some of our members are implementing in-store. In the true spirit of an independent, these…
ONTARIO FOOD TERMINAL UPDATE One of the most critical components in helping independent grocers in Ontario compete on an already uneven retail landscape, is the presence of the Ontario Food…
Toonies for Tummies, which is managed by The Grocery Foundation, is supported by CFIG and many of its members. The program helps feed children in Ontario and in Western Canada.…
The Globe and Mail reported that after nearly four years, the investigation of "abuse of dominance" allegations against Loblaw Cos. Ltd. has been dropped by the Competition Bureau because of…
Ontario is supporting small, independent grocers by reducing the regulatory fee required to sell beer, cider and wine by $2,000 per year, representing a 66 per cent savings for qualified…
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,…
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…