SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022 – Western Grocer

In this Issue

11 Grocery Innovations Canada – Pre-Show Update 2022

19 ’Tis the Season!
Consumers are looking to start holiday shopping sooner.

25 RETAIL COLLABORATION
How are shoppers dealing with inflation? Insights for retailers and brands.
Canadian shoppers are clearly adjusting shopping patterns to fight rising costs.

27 Design and Technology
New innovations for the grocery business.

31 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
Innovations in the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Category

38 Traditional Authenticity
Interview with Freson Bros. bakery/deli director Jay Cummings.

41 Spreading the Sweetness
As a category, spreads are doing well.

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
45 IN THE BAG

On Our Cover
13 Heating up at Home
Fun and functional flavours for home brewing with an eye on the environment.

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