May / Jun 2022 – Western Grocer

In this Issue

18 SIAL Canada Post Show

23 Comfort in the Classics
From pasta to pizza, consumers will always love Italian Foods.

25 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
Fermented Foods are Good for Gut Health

29 Wellness Trends from CHFA Now

31 Grand Prix Finalists
Finalists announced in 29th annual edition of Retail Council of Canada Grand Prix Awards

39 Grocery & Specialty Food West Post Show

41 Healthy Snacks Hit the Spot
With more snacking occasions, consumers are looking for healthier options.

44 Keeping it Cold
Ways to reduce costs and maximize profits in refrigeration.

49 B.C. Food Report
Supply chain vulnerabilities revealed.

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
20 CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
52 IN THE BAG
54 RETAIL COLLABORATION

On Our Cover
10 Giving Back
Supporting the communities that support you through giving-back programs is good for the community, good for your team, and good for business.

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