Madrid, 10 October 2024 – A total of nine fruit and vegetable products and services participated in the Innovation Hub Awards, defending their candidacy today, the last day of Fruit Attraction 2024. A jury, made up of Ana Díaz Pérez, Sub-directorate General for Food Quality and Sustainability of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Alejandro Lorca Ruíz,  Sub-directorate General for Fruit, … The post Fruit Attraction presents the Innovation Hub Awards appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian economy is gradually regaining its footing, but sluggish growth is expected to persist through the remainder of 2024 as the effects of easing inflation and declining interest rates take time to materialize, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. Canada’s GDP is forecast to increase … The post Canada’s Economy Still Finding its Footing Amid Slowing Inflation and Falling Interest Rates appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) will release its results for the third quarter ended September 7, 2024, after market close on Thursday, October 17, 2024. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. … The post Colabor Announces the Date of Its Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

BC’s egg farmers know the value of tasty, nutritious food and recognize the huge increase in people needing to use food banks. As a result, they are making monthly donations to Food Banks BC that will add up to more than 40,000 dozen eggs by the end of the year. “Visits to food banks has … The post WORLD EGG DAY CELEBRATED WITH EGG DONATION appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

The latest holiday flavor is joined by a new holiday campaign, returning seasonal favorites, and a chance for fans to win $1,000 for both themselves and a charity of their choosing AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ‘Tis the season for snacking, and the makers of the PLANTERS® brand know a thing or two about the importance of the … The post The Makers of the PLANTERS® Brand Kickoff the Holiday Season with New Limited-Edition Offering: Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Cashews appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

Bringing the theme of “You’ve Got This” to the birthplace of hockey, the Quaker Breakfast Bar renovation will provide nutritious, delicious options to support local community both on and off the ice.  Toronto, Canada – October 7, 2024 – Quaker Canada ventured to what is known as the birthplace of hockey, Délı̨ne (pronounced “day-le-neh”), Northwest Territories, … The post Quaker Canada Collaborates on a Breakfast Bar Makeover in Délı̨ne, NWT, the Birthplace of Hockey appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

If your grocery bags feel lighter or your trips to the store are becoming more frequent, you’re not alone. Some companies are reducing the size or quantity of their products rather than raising prices, leaving consumers shortchanged. According to a LendingTree analysis of nearly 100 products, a third have shrunk. Full report: https://www.lendingtree.com/credit-cards/study/shrinkflation-report/ Key findings A third … The post Shrinkflation is Real — Here’s What Shrunk the Most [LendingTree Study] appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

RICHMOND, B.C., October 4, 2024 — Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) has won an Excellence Award at the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) 81st annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The packaging designs recognized in PPC’s competition represent some of the best folding cartons and rigid boxes manufactured over the past year. Entries come from major … The post Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging Recognized at North American Paperboard Packaging Council Design Competition appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – Today marked a special celebration of Canada’s poultry, dairy and egg farmers with the unique Downtown Diner pop-up on Sparks Street in Ottawa. The event, which invited Parliamentarians and the Ottawa community to try dishes and refreshments made with local ingredients, showcased the dedication of these farmers in supporting Canada’s food … The post Downtown Diner celebrates the commitment of poultry, egg and dairy farmers to Canada’s food security appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more

Amid rising demand for lighter dessert options, Fresh Del Monte introduces a new line of convenient, ready-to-enjoy sweet treats that feature fresh-cut fruit   CORAL GABLES, Fla. (October 3, 2024)— Fresh Del Monte Produce., Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically-integrated producers of high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables, is launching Del Monte® Dessert Pudding Cups – a new line of … The post FRESH DEL MONTE OFFERS HEALTHIER INDULGENCE WITH NEW DEL MONTE® DESSERT PUDDING CUPS appeared first on Western Grocer ..read more