Western Grocer Celebrates 100 Years!
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In this Issue 1916 was a heady year in Western Canada with the First World War in full swing and the region’s 29 economy bursting at the seams, especially the 11 The 2016 SIAL Canada and SET 21 grocery industry where Winnipeg had already established itself as the supply Canada in Montreal centre for all of the West. That year the Winnipeg and Western Grocer Back in Montreal for its 13th edition, the SIAL International magazine put out its first issue. Food Show reached record attendance! One hundred years later, Western Grocer magazine continues to provide the much needed coverage of an industry that is just as dynamic as it was in 21 Only Getting Better those early years, despite major changes in how the business works. While Western Canadians still love their favourite snack options Winnipeg is still an important commercial centre for the industry, many of – cookies and crackers. the head offices have moved to other points west where population and 26 Grocery & Specialty Food West Takes wealth have concentrated. And, while independents are still a major part of a Bite Out of Vancouver the landscape, especially in Western Canada, chains and discount banners have assumed a much larger profile. Concentration has been a key feature in A record number of the grocery industry gathered at the annual exhibition out west in April. the industry with major chains merging and suppliers looking for economies of scale to battle the headwinds of change. 29 Cultured Cash Cow But behind all these changes the industry has stayed the same in one Despite changing tastes, yogurt remains a crucial way: the need to engage the consumer by delivering fair prices and powerhouse category. excellent customer service. Western Grocer is dedicated to helping store 31 Finalists Revealed for Canada’s managers, merchandisers and company executives navigate the constant Top Prize for Grocery Newcomers changes, understand the consumer and provide that level of service for which it has become a beacon in retail business. Revamped Canadian Grand Prix Awards honours best new brands on the shelves. More importantly, we would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to all our loyal readers, many of whom are second and third generation 39 Putting the Chill on Energy Costs grocers who have been receiving the magazine for decades. Thanks to you we With energy prices on the rise and greenhouse gas can continue to provide the information needed to be successful in levels a clear concern, improving your store’s energy 14 challenging times! efficiency isn’t really an option anymore. 43 Top Picks 31 On Our Cover Knowledgeable produce managers and staff are Frank Yeo, the key to a successful produce department in Publisher & Editor times of high prices. 14 Western Grocer 47 Making A Niche a Powerhouse Celebrates 100 Years From retail operations to food processing and exporting, Over the last one hundred years Robin Bradley B.C’s food industry is on fire. the grocery industry has been Melanie Bayluk fundamentally transformed; although 51 Beyond Dietary Law - Kosher Foods Associate Publisher & Western Account the principles of good service and National Account Manager customer first remains the same. Manager 55 Responsive Security [email protected] [email protected] Technology that keeps customer service top of mind. Cover Photography: shutterstock.com / Mercury Publications. Publisher & Editor, Frank Yeo; Associate Publisher & National Account Manager, Robin Bradley; Western Account Manager, Melanie Bayluk; Editor/Editorial Production Coordinator: Nicole Sherwood; Advertising Departments Production Manager, Marsha Coombe; Creative Manager, Sarra Burton; Circulation Department e-mail: [email protected]; Advertising Consultants: David Bastable, Sheilah Davila, Loren Fox, Elaine Dufault, Edna Saito. Publisher: Western Grocer Magazine is published bi-monthly by Mercury Publications Limited Head Office: 1313 Border Street, Unit 16, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0X4 Tel: (204) 954-2085 Fax: (204) 954- 205 7 www.mercury.mb.ca • e-mail: [email protected] Associated Publications: C-Store Canada Magazine, Votre Dépanneur, Commerce & Industry Magazine, Western Hotelier, Western Restaurant News, Health 43 & Wellness Retailer, Western Food Processor and Bar & Beverage Business . Circulation: Western Grocer Magazine serves the grocery and allied non-food industries. Readership includes distributors, brokers, 6 Market Update 59 In the Bag manufacturers, wholesalers, independent grocers, food processors, bakeries, supermarkets, convenience stores, principal food service outlets, food researchers and consultants, government, voluntary groups and co-ops in the four Western Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northern Canada and the Northwest Ontario area. Subscription Rates: $45.00 for one year, $63.00 for 10 Calendar of Events 62 Retail Collaboration two years, $93.00 for three years; $5.00 for single copy, plus 7% GST. Canadian rates only. Advertising: Deadline is 25th of the first month. Editorial: The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written consent of publisher. Photo credits not given unless requested in writing along with photo submission. Publication Mail Agreement No: 40062509. ISSN# 0705-906X. Return Undeliverable Canadian addresses to Circulation Dept. at 1313 Border Street, Unit 16, Winnipeg MB R3H 0X4 e-mail: [email protected] Printed in Canada 4 WWW. WESTERNGROCER .COM WWW. WESTERNGROCER .COM 5 market update Fresh Direct Named Nature’s Path Earns First Zero Waste One of Canada’s Best Facility Certification In Canada Catelli Foods’ Picture Perfect Family Managed Companies Nature’s Path has announced that their company’s facility in Delta, BC — home of their Que Pasa Mexican Foods brand — has been Catelli is taking a journey with Canadians in a new campaign that celebrates certified at the Gold Level by the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council. the role of pasta in today’s modern family mosaic. As a leader in green business and sustainable food manufacturing, Nature’s Path has the first and only facility in Canada to become Zero To help launch the campaign, Catelli Foods has created a new spot that showcases our love Waste certified by the council. of pasta by celebrating the special moments in our lives today. Having recently premiered dur - Fresh Direct Nature’s Paths’ Delta facility currently diverts 95 per cent of waste from landfills, totaling ing the 58th annual Grammy Awards, Picture Perfect utilizes a series of vignettes to show the Produce Ltd. has 1.2 million pounds (equivalent in weight to 350 midsize cars or three blue whales) and sur - moments that families experience today and the joy that comes with them. In addition to the been named one passing the criteria of diverting 90 per cent of waste produced away from the landfill which of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for is achieved through recycling and composting. The company conducts independent, third five consecutive years. This prestigious party waste audits every two years. national award is sponsored by CIBC, Annie Moss of Deloitte, National Post, Queen’s School of Discovery Organics Business, and MacKay CEO Forums. “Our team is honoured to receive the Receives Award Best Managed Award for the fifth year in a row. We continue to learn and prosper Annie Moss, president, Discovery from our dedication to this esteemed pro - Organics, was given the Brad Reid gram, and it shows in our ability to plan, Memorial Award at the 2016 execute, expand our capacity, and develop our capabilities. In the last year we have Certified Organic Association of significantly expanded our product lines of British Columbia’s annual conference. organics, and pre-packed produce for qual - spots, Catelli Foods has launched a multi-layered communications campaign. This includes ity grocery retailers across Western Cana - The award is given in honour of members extensive public and influencer relations leveraging partnerships with top Canadian chefs da. We are now looking forward to our of the organic community who demon - — Cory Vitiello, Martin Juneau and Michael Allemeier — a newly built website (www.catelli.ca) expansion into a larger facility in Calgary at strate outstanding service in moving featuring an extensive collection of recipes and pasta loving content from several more influ - the end of this year,” says President and organics forward. Moss has dedicated ential Canadian foodies, as well as updated packaging and events across the country. Co-Founder Davis Yung. many years to the organic movement, and Rexall Drug Store Chain to be Sold to as an importer/wholesale of organic produce for over 15 years, she has helped McKesson in $3 Billion Deal raise the profile of organic farmers, had Bill Ivany Joins input on policy and standards, and has Tree of Life McKesson Corp.’s $3 billion acquisition of drug chain Rexall will give the U.S.