Western Grocer

Western Grocer, established in 1916, is one of the longest-running trade publications in Canada. It has been a key resource for the grocery sector in Western Canada, covering not only grocery but also allied non-food and institutional markets. Each edition includes important trade news and event updates, both locally and globally. The publication features in-depth reports that provide market insights, trend analysis, and engaging interviews with various industry leaders. Its primary audience includes independent grocery stores, supermarkets, food manufacturers, brokers, distributors, and wholesalers, along with bakers, specialty health food shops, and convenience stores.

International, Trade/B2B

English

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#4331211

Canada

#297084

Food and Drink/Food and Drink

#2354

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In This Together

3 weeks ago | westerngrocer.com | Carly Peters

2 Views Sustainability starts at the store level, but is powered by partnerships. By Carly PetersAlthough sustainability in grocery might appear to be the sole responsibility of retailers, it thrives in collaboration. With stores at the forefront—from policies to practices—customers can play a vital role in enhancing and continuing the positive impact of grocery retailers’ sustainability initiatives.
Canada’s food system has proven its resilience – again and again - Western Grocer

1 month ago | westerngrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

Canada’s food supply chains survived crisis after crisis, but can it withstand another Trump presidency? By Sylvain CharleboisFive years ago, many Canadians feared the country was running out of food. Police officers were stationed at grocery stores to manage traffic as panicked consumers flooded aisles, unsure when they might next have access to essential goods. The fear of an unfamiliar and deadly virus compounded the situation, leading to unprecedented levels of panic buying.
Will your grocery bills spike in 2025?

Dec 9, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

Predicting food prices is no easy task, but the Food Price Report has a strong track record of accuracyBy Sylvain CharleboisThe 15th annual Food Price Report, set to be released on Dec. 5 by four major Canadian universities – Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia – is one of the most trusted sources for understanding how much Canadians can expect to pay for food in the coming year.
Meaningful Steps

Nov 18, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Clara Hoita

Animal Welfare a Key Part of SustainabilityBy Clara HoitaAnimal welfare is becoming a critical part of supply chain traceability as more consumers want to know how the animals behind their food are raised and treated. Many Canadian grocers are demonstrating meaningful steps, sourcing more humane products, but consumers are hungry for more transparency.
Raising the Bar - Western Grocer

Oct 29, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Carly Peters

With high consumer demand and product innovation, the non-alcoholic beverage category continues to boomBy Carly PetersIn the past, people who didn’t want to drink were often left with uninspiring soda or sugary juices. However, as consumers are redefining the way they sip and socialize, the non-alcoholic beverage category has quickly caught up to consumer demand for great tasting, clean, and quality options.
Feeling Good About Food Waste

Aug 19, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Carolyn Camilleri

Ethical considerations on how you address store waste and how you decide what to stock By Carolyn Camilleri Food waste is one of the hottest topics in the grocery world. But it isn’t just about shrink — the costs associated with product loss. Rather, it is about what to do with food that can’t be sold or donated. That’s where operations like Loop Resource can help — by taking organic waste from stores and bringing it back to farms as feed for animals.
Perennially Popular

Jul 2, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Robin Brunet

While faced with inflation challenges, Canada’s produce sector is growing By Robin Brunet The famous observation about food sales being resilient to adverse economic conditions is certainly true of the produce sector in Canada in 2024, despite rampant inflation. However, high prices have had an impact on some categories once thought to be indestructible. First, the good news: produce sales are growing for many grocers across the country and expected to continue into 2025.
Five Ways to Improve Your Shopper Understanding.

Jun 18, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Sue Nicholls

23 Views By Sue Nicholls There’s no better time than now for transformation. Especially when it comes to our relationship and understanding of the shopper. We need to take a holistic perspective, understanding who they are, how shopper behaviors have changed, and how we need to track them moving forward. The connection to this rapidly changing consumer and shopper are paramount for organizations.
Traceability is Key to Protecting Human Rights in Supply Chains

Jun 10, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Eric A. Linxwiler

By Eric Linxwiler, Senior Vice President, TradeBeyond Across the globe, a transformative wave is reshaping the landscape of international commerce. Nations and economic blocs worldwide are instituting a broad array of supply chain due diligence laws aimed at eradicating forced labor and safeguarding human rights.
Staying True - Western Grocer

May 21, 2024 | westerngrocer.com | Carolyn Camilleri

Freson Bros. stays true to their roots, their brand, and the food their customers love with a brand-new store in Edmonton’s Glenora neighbourhood By Carolyn Camilleri The building that houses the new Freson Bros. store in Edmonton’s Glenora neighbourhood has an interesting connection to the founding family’s history. As Doug Lovsin, president of Freson Bros., explains, his mother and grandparents lived just seven streets away in the 1950s so the building was familiar.