Consumers are turning to grocery retailers as key allies in healthy living
Consumers are turning to grocery retailers as key allies in healthy living “We break down seven health and wellness trends to watch Not only is living healthier a bigger priority for the majority of consumers these days, but more and more of us are putting faith in our food providers to support us along the […]
Colombian bell peppers will soon be exported to the U.S. and Canada
Colombian bell peppers will soon be exported to the U.S. and Canada “California-based GreenFruit Avocados (GFA) is an exporter of avocados from Colombia and Mexico to the U.S. and Canadian markets, with direct sales to the largest retail chains in North America. GFA prides itself on growing the “Perfect Avocado” using organic agricultural practices, including […]
2023 saw strong demand for ginger
2023 saw strong demand for ginger “Ginger supply in North America is shipping largely out of China right now. “Peruvian ginger is coming to the end of the season. There was some supply from Central American countries,” says Frederico Stuhr of Pommer Fresh Foods. “With all of that though, there is still some room for […]
How grocers can win the breakfast crowd
How grocers can win the breakfast crowd “Consumers favour ease and convenience for the first meal of the day Though consumer attitudes towards breakfast have shifted over the years, it’s still widely accepted as the most important meal of the day. The Hartman Group’s most recent Eating Occasion Compass study found that breakfast remains one of the […]
EY’s Zahra Jamani talks disruption in the food and beverage space
EY’s Zahra Jamani talks disruption in the food and beverage space “As consumers’ priorities shift and the market gets reshaped, brands must look for new ways to stay ahead Food and beverage companies are steering through headwinds on all fronts, from inflation to regulatory changes to sustainability pressures. What’s the path forward? With the release […]
Creating fresh opportunities for women in produce
Creating fresh opportunities for women in produce “The grocery sector in Canada has come a long way in terms of diversity, but the reality is that there is still a significant lack of women in executive board positions, especially when it comes to the produce sector. Industry veterans Amanda Knauff and Leah Hardy are hoping to change that […]
Pulmuone to Introduce Plant-Based Innovations at Natural Products Expo West 2024
Pulmuone to Introduce Plant-Based Innovations at Natural Products Expo West 2024 “Pulmuone, the largest tofu company globally and makers of America’s leading brands including Nasoya and Wildwood, today announced it will be previewing new plant-based, Asian-inspired offerings at Natural Products Expo West, March 14-16 in Anaheim, California. Pulmuone’s Nasoya brand will be introducing a new format for its popular Vegan […]
Moroccan fruit and veg exports to Canada up for 4th year in a row
Moroccan fruit and veg exports to Canada up for 4th year in a row “Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruit reveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 […]
Aaron Oosterhoff is bringing quail eggs to the mainstream
Aaron Oosterhoff is bringing quail eggs to the mainstream “Aaron Oosterhoff’s childhood was all about farming. Growing up in the Niagara Region, his family had a hog, pig and poultry farm. As a teenager, he worked part time at Spring Creek Quail Farms, which was owned by his uncle Clarence. “I grew up collecting quail eggs, […]