J.F. Proulx has been promoted to senior director at Walmart Canada. Previously a director, he has been with the company for eight years. The post J.F. Proulx promoted to senior director at Walmart Canada appeared first on Grocery Business Magazine ..read more

Longtime Pattison Food Group exec Jim Waites has retired after almost 50 years with various companies under the brand. Waites started his career with PFG in 1975. He was previously a general manager at Sun Rich Foods Canada and was instrumental in building the Save-On-Foods brand. The post Longtime Pattison Food Group exec Jim Waites retires appeared first on Grocery Business Magazine ..read more

Left is Eric Bentz and right, Paul Galbraith Jamieson Wellness has made changes to its senior leadership team. Eric Bentz has been appointed executive vice president of global marketing and managing director Canada. He chairs the Board of Directors for Jamieson Wellness’ China Joint Venture and has been a member of the company’s senior leadership team since joining it in 2021. Paul Galbraith has been appointed executive vice president and managing director USA. He has been with the company since 2016 and in his most recent role he managed Jamieson’s business in Canada. The post Jamieson Wellne ..read more

James Conrad is the new sales director of North America at North House Foods. He was previously a national sales director at Reunion Foods Inc. for more than three years and has held several executive roles since joining the industry in 1988. The post James Conrad named sales director at North House Foods appeared first on Grocery Business Magazine ..read more

J.F. Gamelin has been named sales director of Americas at United Exports. He was previously a buyer at Coruchesne Larose Ltd. for three years. The post J.F. Gamelin named sales director of Americas at United Exports appeared first on Grocery Business Magazine ..read more

The 2024 Outstanding Women in Produce. From left: Joëlle Biron, Metro; Michelle Symington, Pattison Food Group; Amanda Labuckas, FreshCo; Leah Hardy, Wonderful Sales; Ashley McPhee, Loblaw Companies; Fernanda Albuquerque, Mucci Farms; Yenifer Rambarran, Loblaw Companies; Kori Martin, Oppy; Kim Chackal, Equifruit. Missing from the photo is Ester Sattler, Fresh Mix. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Grocery Business celebrated the contributions of women in the produce industry at the 4th Outstanding Women in Produce reception in Vancouver. The recognition program recognizes t ..read more

Canadian Produce Marketing Association president Ron Lemaire delivered a State of the Industry address at the CPMA 2024 Delegate Lunch in Vancouver, highlighting global challenges. Addressing the sector’s resilience in dealing with floods, wildfires, labour shortages, geopolitical issues and more, he discussed three factors impacting productivity. They include sustainability, political upheaval and changing consumer behaviour patterns.  “The concept of navigating uncharted territories is not new to the produce industry but part of its DNA,” says Lemaire. “There is no sector like our ..read more

Grocery & Specialty Food West 2024 wrapped up on April 23. Here are scenes from day 2 of the event. Kraft Heinz team from left: Flavio Flores, Allison Corry, Crunchy the bear, Simon Laroche, Dominique Doucet, Av Maharaj, Jessica Jones, Tiffin Groff and Smoothy the bearCarl Ryan, Pattison Food GroupLance Wade, PepsiCo FoodsTeam LactalisVincent Nadeau, Kraft Heinz and Jim SlomkaTraci Wildish and Mark Demmons, McCormickTeam L.H. GrayGordon and Pamela Dean, Mike Dean Local GrocerTeam ViolifeLarry Chmielewski, Dan Bregg and Ian Dickson, Associated Grocers, CFIG Life Member  recipientsJonat ..read more

Garofalo’s gluten-free vegan pasta, made from corn, brown rice, and quinoa, offers a al dente texture, rivaling traditional wheat pasta. It’s available in 11 diverse cuts for a versatile culinary experience.  pasta-garofalo.com/ca-en/  The post Gluten-free pasta from Martelli appeared first on Grocery Business Magazine ..read more

The UNFI Canada Innovation Showcase will provide a platform for 200+ exhibitors to present their latest innovations, from established brands to emerging startups. It will be held on June 11, 2024.  Sponsored in part by Grocery Business, the event will welcome attendees who sampled new products, engaged in meaningful conversations and witnessed the Pitch Slam competition, highlighting the industry’s most innovative brands.  With exclusive show deals, informative sessions and a focus on sustainability and innovation, the event provides insights and inspiration for industry p ..read more