NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 – Western Grocer

In this Issue

19 Comfort Classics Made Even Better
New product options in the pasta and sauce categories provide shoppers with exciting new choices that align with trends.

25 Eastern Delights
The Asian food category remains a powerful retail mainstay.

31 Buy Local
Retailers can make a big difference to their local community.

47 Animal Welfare: Marking Progress

49 Packaging Innovations Driving Change at Grocery Retail

HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
36 Embracing the Future of Wellness
Key insights from CHFA’s latest research.

39 Raising the Bar
With high consumer demand and product innovation, the non-alcoholic beverage category continues to boom.

43 Making Conscious and Sustainable Choices
Fairtrade-certified products continue to gain popularity among Canadian consumers.

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
52 IN THE BAG

On Our Cover
14 The Sun Shines on Sungiven Foods
Sungiven Foods’ business model has resulted in international success.

Photo credit: courtesy of Phillip Chin