JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025 – Western Grocer

In this Issue

10 Changing the Face of Grocery
Women in leadership roles help cultivate a responsive and dynamic industry.

37 A Cold Shoulder Is Exactly What Customers Want
Frozen food innovations meet consumer demands for global tastes, convenience and sweet treats.

41 Breakfast Holds Strong in Canadian Mealtime
Wide selection of convenient and healthy foods drives growth.

46 Candy and Snacks
A winning formula for retailers.

50 2025 Grocery Shopper Outlook and Resolutions

HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE

15 Your Insider’s Guide to CHFA NOW Vancouver
Four things you can’t miss this year.

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

On Our Cover
17 People first at TGP
Delivering the personal touch.

Photo credit: courtesy of Don Hammond