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Customers today are familiar with being rewarded for being loyal to a brand. When they buy fuel, stop for coffee, go to the movies, book a hotel room, or purchase airline tickets, they now expect to be recognized for their loyalty.
The advent of the Smartphone App has removed the inconvenience of carrying multiple loyalty cards. Does the competition offer a loyalty program and is it drawing clients to them?
Customers are loyal to your brand because of great service, high quality products, and convenience. Offering a Loyalty App can enhance that experience in many ways with or without providing discounts or points. An app allows you to email receipts to your customers who may be environmentally aware. An embedded digital flyer enables you to send images and information, quickly and regularly, directly to your loyal subscriberclients replacing expensive and wasteful paper flyers. Merchants can introduce new items, suggest recipes, or announce upcoming events. An app also enables digital gift cards that display the customers’ available balance in real-time. There is no greater demonstration of loyalty than when a client is willing to pay in advance for products and services they will buy in the future. A client holding a balance on your private branded gift card inside your store’s custom shopping app is the gold standard in loyalty. Offering points for customers to collect
and redeem for products has proven to be a great incentive and it does not have to be complicated.
Identifying and knowing your best customers’ shopping habits allows you to improve the shopping experience. A loyalty app is a vehicle to surprise and delight your clients with small perks and conveniences. Some offer clients a cupcake and a coffee, on the house, at any time during their birthday month. If a family has been shopping in your store for many years, would you know today if they have never purchased bakery or meat items? Being able to identify and group clients that are not purchasing items in a certain department allows you to encourage them to try a product from those categories. Most importantly the data you gather regarding your loyal clients’ shopping habits versus the anonymous client baskets can tell you a lot about your business and your customers’ needs and wants. Importantly, your product vendors may offer you incentives
Paul Howell, Founder and CEO Howell Data Systems Inc.to place their products in your digital flyer as they know these are being viewed by loyal and frequent shoppers.
Is it a lot of extra work?
Having a meaningful and effective loyalty program doesn’t happen on its own, but it doesn’t need to take more than two to four hours a week. There are no forms for your staff to hand out or complete as the client downloads the smartphone app from the app store.
You can decide what information you will ask your customer to share on the sign-up form. Reading basic reports, grouping clients (optional), and posting product and store updates requires a couple of dedicated hours per week. Our team can do that for you if you choose.
To learn more about Howell Data Systems’ custom smartphone loyalty apps, please visit us at Grocery Innovations Canada Booth 1103 or call Paul Howell, Corey Carter, or Jamie Somers at 1-800-410-6871. You can also email us at sales@ howelldatasystems.com. We look forward to speaking with you!
After the pandemic, being able to gather again in person with colleagues comes at a time when there have been significant changes to our industry. Making this year even more memorable is that the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is celebrating its 60th anniversary! It’s more important than ever to be able to offer an event such as Grocery Innovations Canada wherein all facets of the grocery industry can gather to collaborate and take advantage of A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES at the show. Download the GIC Show App to maximize your time at the 2-day event and participate in these on-site business and networking opportunities: MORE TRADE. MORE TASTES. MORE TRENDS.
With some 500+ exhibits and 850+ companies and over 110,000 sq. ft., attendees can find everything under one roof. NEW! Sustainability Sentral Pavilion featuring all the latest green, and sustainable products and services. Take advantage of the bevvy of exclusive show specials/offers. Check out the New Product Showcase in the main lobby to see the newest innovations hitting the shelves in grocery! Connect 1:1 in the exclusive Retailer Connect meeting program to pitch your products to grocers.
Find the latest products/services in all categories! Must-see pavilions include Choose Ontario, Sustainability Sentral and First Timers. Regional, and global trends can be discovered over two-days; hear what products will win the Top 10 in Grocery contest on day 1. All are welcomed to the Mix and Mingle Networking cocktail prior to the Merchandising Excellence Awards night, where the best merchandising displays will be celebrated in front of the industry.
Catch exclusive speaker sessions on day 1. Hear from FCC chief economist J.P. Gervais about the factors that will impact your sales. The Grocery Code Panel discussion will also provide industry with key information pertinent to your business. Fresh data from Kantar’s Amar Singh Wednesday morning will give a lens on what’s to come in the next year; benchmark your business against other after listening to FMS’ Annual Financial Survey on Wednesday’s workshops – one of four concurrent workshops offered. Afternoons drop by the numerous education sessions on the Interac Insights & Innovations trade show stage to tackle pain points and leading trends. The keynote from Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson on why marketing must be a top concern of leadership is a must-attend event.
GIC will celebrate collaboration and innovation starting with Tuesday’s Master Merchandiser Awards (celebrating in-store merchandising displays) followed by Wednesday’s Independent Grocer of the Year gala honouring the best grocers in Canada. This year, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers celebrates its 60th anniversary. No more so than the past two years during the pandemic has an industry such as grocery stepped up to ensure they served communities when everything was shuttered. We look forward to gathering together, again.Network and connect at GIC:
Monday, Oct. 24 – Opening Reception – All Welcome – 5:30pm – 7:30pm (A. Lassonde Stage) Tuesday, Oct. 25 – Networking Event & Merchandising Excellence Awards – All Welcome 4:30pm – 6:30pm (Ballrooms A, B, C) Wednesday, Oct. 26 – Independent Grocer of the Year Awards (Ballrooms A, B, C) *preregistration required
Get ready for business at Canada’s premier grocery conference and exhibition!
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GROCERY’S LARGEST MEETINGS, EXHIBITION + CONFERENCE EVENT
25 & 26 2022 | TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE, NORTH BUILDING
#GICSHOW22 | DOWNLOAD SHOW
Sunday, October 23, 2022 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, October 24, 2022 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022..........................9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS
Toronto Congress Centre – NORTH Building (A. Lassonde Stage, Hall H)
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 ..............7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL SESSIONS
TCC-NORTH (Ballrooms A, B, C)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:00AM – 4:30PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 ........... 11:00AM – 4:00PM
TCC-NORTH (Hall I)
Monday, October 24, 2022
OPEN TO ALL DELEGATES AND EXHIBITORS
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Opening Reception
TCC-NORTH (A. Lassonde Stage, Hall H)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Merchandising Excellence Awards
Master Merchandiser & Top 10 Awards announced TCC-NORTH (Ballrooms A, B, C)
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
*PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
5:30PM – 6:15PM
*Independent Grocer of the Year Reception
TCC-NORTH (Collaboration Corridor)
6:30PM – 9:15PM
*Dinner & Awards TCC-NORTH (Ballrooms A, B, C)
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The First Aid Office is located in the northeast corner of the floor. For any emergency, contact Toronto Congress Centre Building Security (Door 4) at: 416–688–6469
There will be wheelchairs available at the First Aid Office, located on the northeast corner of the floor. Attendees borrowing a wheelchair will be required to leave their driver’s license with the First Aid service agent until the wheelchair is returned.
Nancy Kwon is the key media contact for Grocery Innovations Canada 2022. All media must be registered before entrance into the trade show. The media office is located beside the trade floor. (Meeting room 9) T: 416–219–0952 E: nkwon@cfig.ca
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Merchandising Excellence Awards~Smart Casual Conference~Business Casual Trade Show~Business Casual
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Evening Dinner & Awards~Business (Black Tie Optional)
RED—Retailers/Wholesalers
GREEN—Manufacturers/Suppliers/ Restaurant/Foodservice
YELLOW—Distributor/Importer/Exporter
BLUE—Exhibitors
GREY—Media
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) is governed by a Board of Directors elected from the membership and reflecting a regional distribution. A national office consisting of the President and staff implement the federation`s operations in a manner consistent with the policies established by the Board. The Board and the President also receive ongoing input from advisory committees consisting of members established across Canada.
and communication between supplier and retailer have become increasingly important in grocery retail. CFIG’s Associate Members’ Council (AMC) has in turn become more integral to the direction of the federation as a whole. The Associate Members’ Council is a group of senior executives representing a variety of Canadian grocery product companies. The AMC meets quarterly and provides professional guidance to the Board of Directors on industry news and trends.
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Lisa Bishop-Spencer, Director of Brand and Communications, Chicken Farmers of Canada
Lisa is a marketing, communica tions, and PR professional with over 20 years of experience of public relations, crisis management, branding, consumer relations and strategic planning leadership. She is a certified crisis consultant and has served as Chair of the Canadian Part nership for Consumer Food Safety Education.
Diane J. Brisebois, President & CEO, Retail Council of Canada Diane J. Brisebois is President and CEO of Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and has held that position since 1995. She has been leading industry associations in Canada for more than 40 years. RCC represents over 45,000 retail establishments across Canada which account for more than 75% of all retail sales in the country.
Chef David Burnett, Sr. Culinary Development Manager, McCormick & Company
With an extensive television and media background doing multiple shows on Food Network Canada and Global, Chef David Burnett Burnett has spent the last 10 years of his career focused on product development and manufacturing developing products for both the grocery retail and foodservice sides of the business.
Tony Chapman, Radio HostPodcaster - Speaker
Tony Chapman is the creator and host of Chatter that Matters, a media platform that includes two national radio shows, podcast and a blog. Tony Chats with ordinary people who do extraordinary things and uncovers life lessons that inspire us to do more and to be more. Tony's guests have included Harry Connick Jr, Brooke Henderson, Penny Oleksiak, Bryan Baeumler, Dan Ariely, Chris Hadfield, Dr Ann. Cavoukian and many more.
Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications; Star of Dragons’ Den Arlene Dickinson is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space. She is a three-time best-selling author and accomplished public
speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning television series, Dragons Den.
J.P. Gervais, Vice President and Chief Economist, Farm Credit Canada
J.P. Gervais’ insights help guide strategy, monitor risks and identify opportunities in the economic environment. In addition to acting as a FCC spokesperson on economic matters, J.P. provides commentary on the food industry through videos and the FCC Economics blog. Prior to joining FCC in 2010, J.P. was a professor of agri-food economics at North Carolina State University and Laval University.
Robert Graybill, President & CEO, FMS
Robert Graybill, President & CEO of FMS, joined the company in 2000, and has over 20 years of experience in the retail grocery industry. Currently, Robert leads the FMS team in meeting their goal of helping retailers to succeed through benchmarking, best practices, and decision support.
Michael Graydon, CEO, Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
Michael Graydon is Chief Executive Officer of Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) the national association voice of Canada’s food, health and consumer products sector. A seasoned business executive, Michael has more than 20 years of visionary CEO leadership across multiple industries, driving proactive and collaborative stakeholder engagement and consistent corporate results.
Erin Higdon, Vice President Business Strategy, Atlantic Grocery Distributors
Erin Higdon is a Chartered Accountant and has been member of the Atlantic Grocery Distributors and Powell's Supermarkets team since 2014. She currently sits on the executive of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers board and is a passionate member of the Public Policy Committee. Erin is one of the four CFIG representatives on the Grocery Code Working Group. She is also a board member of Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador chapter and has a strong love of people and community and takes great pride in opportunities to serve the same.
Jean-Michel Laurin was appointed President & CEO of the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council (CPEPC) in July 2019.
Across Canada, CPEPC represents over 180 poultry processing and further processing, egg grading and processing and hatchery establishments. Jean-Michel joined the association after having held the position of VP, Policy and Public Affairs at Canada’s leading public affairs consulting firm.
With over 20 years of global business and human resource leadership experience at fortune 500 companies, Sooky Lee now uses her extensive expertise to provide advisory and consulting services to clients who are looking to grow and expand their business by powering up their team. Aporto Advisory Group (www. aprotoadvisory.com) partners with clients to build capabilities and evolve cultures to meet the demands of a changing marketplace.
Ron Lemaire, President, Canadian Produce Marketing Association
Ron Lemaire brings extensive experience and perspective from the produce industry and beyond with a keen focus on vertically integrated supply chains and systems philosophy. Ron’s professional background brings a range of diversified experiences both domestically and internationally ranging from association management and governance, strategic and corporate development, government relations and issue management, sports marketing, food marketing, advertising and communications, public private partnerships and capacity building.
Ethnicity Matters is a fullservice strategic consultancy and marketing & advertising agency focused on the Asian consumer. Prior to Ethnicity Matters, Howard was President of The Lightning Group, providing Virtual Chief Marketing Officer services. He also served as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Cineplex North America. He is also responsible for all the marketing, programming, media relations and sponsorship for the Taste of the Danforth–Canada’s largest street Festival.
A Chartered Accountant by trade, Christy worked internationally for years with KPMG before returning to her roots at the family business that started in 1954. Today, with her brother Brad, Christy are at the helm of the family business that includes four stores, with a 5th on the way, and a commissary. Christy was a former Chair of CFIG, and Summerhill Market has won many Independent Grocer of the Year Specialty Grocer awards. She is the current Chair of the Ontario Food Terminal Board.
With 42 years of grocery retail experience, Jamie Nelson is a key member of the executive leadership team of the Pattison Food Group, a division of the Jim Pattison Group. As chief operating officer of the Pattison Food Group, Jamie holds overall management accountability and strategic direction for the operations of all Pattison Food Group banners -including Save-On-Foods, the group’s largest company.
Gary Newbury, RetailAID Inc. Gary has established an international reputation for rapid business performance improvement and executing supply chain designs which consistently build marketplace prominence, shareholder value and consumer trust. Gary helps Boards and Business Leaders to become more Supply Chain Agile, Innovative and Digital across the “make-move-sell” flow of Manufacturing, 3rd Party Logistics, Wholesaling, Retailing & The Last Mile.
Dr. Christine Power, DVM, MSc
Christine is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, an experienced livestock and poultry veterinarian, and has overseen the management of national government programs for livestock and poultry surveillance and emergency management. She has a Master of Science in Food Safety Epidemiology, and a Masters Certificate in Public Management. Previously, she worked with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and as a private veterinary consultant.
Abhijeet Ray, Managing Director, Ethnicity Multicultural Marketing Inc.
Abhijeet Ray is MD at Ethnicity Multicultural Marketing Inc. leading Strategic Media and PR practice. An Oxford Advanced Management scholar, his experience spans multiple multinational agency networks across 9 countries.
Meron Samuel, Small Business Coordinator, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Meron Samuel currently works with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. Meron is involved with the Small Business Team, Workplace Mental Health initiatives, Health and Safety Excellence program, Facebook Project Team, and other projects to provide our customers with tools and resources to support their health and safety program.
Gary Sands, SR VP Public Policy & Advocacy, CFIG Gary Sands is Vice President with CFIG and has been with the association for 21 years. Gary has worked at the political level of all 3 levels of government as a Chief of Staff. He was the Chair of the Small Business Matters Coalition, composed of over 23 national trade associations; and most recently part of the steering committee drafting the Grocery Code of Conduct. Gary was also the recipient of CFIG’s Spirit of the Independent Award.
Amar Singh, Sr. Director, Kantar Amar leads thought leadership on health and wellness, home improvement, and Canadian retail. He creates insights that inform strategic decisions related to key drug, home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery, and digital channels. Amar is a seasoned brand, shopper, and advertising researcher. Before joining Kantar in 2018, he managed consumer insights at a leading CPG brand in Canada, which included brand management, packaging optimization, and product innovation. Amar has an MSc in marketing and consumer studies from the University of Guelph.
Matthias Spitzmuller, Assoc. Professor and Distinguished Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Smith School of Business, Queen's University Matthias Spitzmuller’s research focuses on team motivation and team leadership. Matthias has served as a lecturer on leadership in executive education programs at the Smith School of Business, the National University of Singapore, and for
clients of Harvard Business Publishing, including Cisco, American Express, the United Nations, and Dubai Ports World. Matthias co-founded the People Analytics Laboratory.
Giancarlo Trimarchi, Partner, Vince’s Market
Giancarlo Trimarchi, partner at Vince’s Market and 2021-22 chair of CFIG, is a secondgeneration grocer with five stores north of Toronto. Vince’s Market won the DCI 2022 CIGBA/DCI Social Responsibility Award; 2021 Canadian Grocer Impact Award, in 2020 its Tottenham location was awarded the national gold award in small surface. Giancarlo also was one of the 4 CFIG representatives on the Grocery Code Working Group and the sole CFIG representative on the special subcommittee established to help expedite resolution of some key issues.
Isaac Wanzama, Founder, Chief Strategist, geekspeak Commerce Isaac Wanzama is the Founder and Chief Strategist at geek speak Commerce, an eCommerce services company based in Whitby, Ontario. Founded in 2003, his company helps some of the world’s largest retailers and manufac turers to grow their online sales. With over 20 years of experience in online marketing and eCommerce, Isaac is a trusted partner to his clients, developing innovative sales strategies and building customized eCom merce programs that drive channel growth.
Tricia Williams, Managing Partner, Client Success Leader, geekspeak Commerce
Tricia Williams is the Managing Partner and Client Success Leader at eCommerce services company geekspeak Commerce. Her primary role is ensuring that her team exceeds expectations with every client engagement. Understanding a brand's voice and its objectives is key to delivering online content that converts, and Tricia has worked very closely with some of the world's most recognizable brands including Walmart, Honeywell, Bang & Olufsen, New Balance and Canadian Tire to help propel their eCommerce growth.
25 & 26 2022 |
TCC–North Building @ A. Lassonde Stage (P. Anka Lobby, Hall H)
6:00AM
ONTARiO FOOD TERMiNAL TOuR REGISTERED RETAILERS ONLY
SPONSORED
5:30PM – 7:30PM
OPENiNG RECEPTiON
OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS, DELEGATES
TCC–North Building @ A. Lassonde Stage (P. Anka Lobby, Hall H)
SPONSORED
SESSIONS OPEN TO ALL DELEGATES AND EXHIBITORS
TCC-North Building @ A. Lassonde Stage (P. Anka Lobby, Hall H)
8:00AM – 9:00AM
REGiSTRATiON/CHECk-IN ANNuAL GENERAL MEETiNG
SPONSORED
9:00AM – 9:30AM
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ Annual General Meeting. Updates from CFIG, Tom Shurrie, President & CEO; Gary Sands, SR. VP
9:30AM – 10:15AM
Grocery Code Panel Discussion with Diane Brisebois, President and CEO of Retail Council of Canada; Michael Graydon, CEO of Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada; Ron Lemaire, President of Canadian Produce Marketing Association; Giancarlo Trimarchi, Vince’s Market. Moderator Gary Sands, SR. VP., CFIG.
10:15AM – 10:45AM
KEYNOTE: Canadians have a strong appetite for high-quality and nutritious food. But inflationary pressures are eating away at their purchasing power and food manufacturers and retailers face much higher cost of production, driven by global and domestic factors. The future of food remains positive and rests on innovation and productivity. Hear from Farm Credit Canada's Chief Economist J.P. Gervais about the trends to leverage opportunities.
SPONSORED
10:50AM
11:00AM – 4:30PM TRADE SHOW EXHIBITION
TCC-North Building (Hall I)
12:00PM – 2:00PM
2022 12:00PM – 12:30PM
SESSIONS OPEN TO ALL DELEGATES AND EXHIBITORS
Workplace Mental Health. The level of stress in our work has increased. Join WSPS in this conversation on how stress impacts mental health, ie labour shortage, staff agency, harassment and others; how we can prevent mental harm. Presented by Meron Samuel, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
1:00PM – 1:30PM
Is your business ready to meet the needs of the post-pandemic online grocery consumer? Join geekspeak Commerce Isaac Wanzama and Tricia Williams in conversation, with an informative session on eCommerce's must-haves to keep your business growing.
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Going to the Talent Market? Must-Have Items for Your Shopping List. As an employer, it’s increasingly challenging to navigate and compete for talent in today’s marketplace. Make sure you’ve included these must-have items on your list to ensure you are able to attract and win the talent you seek when you go “shopping”. Sooky Lee, Aporto Advisory Group
TUESDAy, OCT. 25, 2022
Conference 9:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:30PM
WEDNESDAy, OCT. 26, 2022
Conference 7:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:00PM
#GICSHOW22 | DOWNLOAD SHOW APP >
OPEN TO ALL DELEGATES AND EXHIBITORS
TCC-North Building (Hall H) J.Mitchell Lobby Hall; Ballrooms A, B, C
4:30PM – 5:00PM
MiX AND MiNGLE NETWORkiNG EVENT
Join industry colleagues for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
SPONSORED BY:
5:00PM – 6:30PM
MERCHANDISING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Awards will be presented to Master Merchandiser Winners for best in-store displays; Top 10 in Grocery, and Best Booths from GIC. Co-hosts Tom Shurrie, Tony Chapman
SPONSORED BY:
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL SESSIONS
TCC-North Building (Hall H) Ballrooms A, B, C
7:00AM
BREAkFAST
7:25AM – 8:00AM
TOP OF THE MORNING BREAkFAST SESSION:
Tony Chapman hosts a top to top with, Christy McMullen, Summerhill Market, Jamie Nelson, Pattison Food Group; Erin Higdon, Atlantic Grocery Distributors. They will discuss the top issues of the day including affordability, locally grown, and sewn, private label and talent.
SPONSORED BY:
8:00AM – 8:45AM
SECTOR INSIGHT: Traversing the disrupted new normal in the Canadian marketplace. Kantar’s Amar Singh looks at macro disrupters, the changing shopper in this not-to-miss deep grocery retail dive of what’s to come.
SPONSORED BY:
8:45AM – 9:30AM
Fireside chat with Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson. Tony Chapman speaks with CEO of District Communications, Arlene Dickinson about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and her role as General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space.
SPONSORED BY:
9:30AM – 9:40AM
COFFEE BREAk
SPONSORED BY:
9:45AM – 10:15AM & 10:20AM – 10:50AM
–REPEATED
Mckennitt Rooms 1-4
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ETHNIC CONSUMERS: Tony Chapman will chat with Abhijeet Ray, Ethnicity Multicultural Marketing Inc. and Howard Lichtman, Ethnicity Matters, one of Canada leading strategic and creative firms focused on that ethnic consumer. They will share best practices of retailers who cater exclusively to a consumer segment and then how some of these practices can be applied to your store.
STAFF RETENTION & RECRUITING: Recruiting & Retention have become organizational enablers during the Great Resignation. This session will discuss best practices and present a data-driven approach to employee recruitment and retention. Matthias Spitzmuller, Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business
SUPPLY CHAIN: As businesses turn to the supply chain for help, what are some of the key areas that grocers and their partners should be asking questions around?
Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Expert, RetailAID Inc.
INDEPENDENT GROCER SURVEY RESULTS: Data and insights to benchmark your business. Robert Graybill, FMS
25 & 26
11:00AM – 4:00PM
TCC-North Building Hall I
SESSIONS OPEN TO ALL DELEGATES
12:00PM – 12:30PM
Grow your business with Canadian chicken –Myth busting. Join Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Lisa Bishop-Spencer, who will lead a panel discussion with Jean-Michel Laurin, President and CEO, Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors of Canada; and Dr. Christine Power, DVM, MSc on the pressures faced by retailers from animal rights activists. Experts representing the Canadian chicken value chain will describe the robust, mandatory systems in place for animal care in the chicken sector.
1:00PM – 1:30PM McCormick’s Chef David Burnett shares the latest trends that influence what we cook and eat from the brand’s Flavour Forecast report.
2:00PM – 2:30PM Grocery insights & trends session
GROCERY & SPECIALTY FOOD WEST
APRIL 24 & 25, 2023 Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building www.gsfshow.com
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CONGRESS CENTRE, NORTH BUILDING
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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
TCC-North Building Hall H, Mitchell Lobby Hall (Ballrooms A, B, C)
5:30PM – 6:15PM RECEPTiON
BY:
6:30PM – 9:15PM
INDEPENDENT GROCER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Awards will be presented to the best grocers in Canada.
SPONSORED BY:
GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA 2023
OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2023 Toronto Congress Centre, North Building www.GroceryInnovations.com
170 5e Ave. Rougemont, QC J0L 1M0
T: (604) 340-7906
F: (450) 469-0839
E: info.sales@lassonde.com www.lassonde.com
Lassonde is the North American leader in the development, manufacture and sale of fruit and vegetable juices and beverages as well as fruit-based snacks. Booth #1003
104 - 3738 North Fraser Way Burnaby, BC, V5J 5G7
T: (416) 508-4307
E: ipak@ppinc.ca www.amsartlabelsolutions.com
Electronic shelf labels (ESL) - the tool for quickly changing product prices and opportunity to offer more efficiently and be responsive with marketing tactics. Booth #503
2700 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, ON L4W 4V9
T: (905) 238-8058
F: (905) 238-1998
E: brafuse@acosta.com www.acosta.com
Acosta provides trusted brands with integrated sales and retail merchandising solutions to move products off shelves and into shopper’s baskets Booth #1424
60 Courtney Park Drive West Unit #3 Mississauga, ON L5W 0B3
T: (905) 475-9623
F: (905) 475-8361
E: leeanne.mischiato@ advantagesolutions.net www.advantagesolutions.net
A leading solutions provider with a hands-on approach to doing business, powered by scale and cutting-edge technology!
Booth #725
21 East Wilmot St, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1A3
T: (905) 763-2929
E: info@affinitysales.ca www.affinitysales.com/canada Affinity Group is an experienced broker in all aspects of the foodservice and retail industry.
Booth #526
ALFA CAPPUCCINO IMPORTS INC.
231 Millway Ave Unit 7, Concord, ON, L4K3W7
T: (905) 660-2750
E: info@alfafoodservice.com www.alfafoodservice.com
We are Importers & Distributor of premium Italian Dessert, coffee, flour, water & tomatoes. Booth #1132
ALSAFA FOODS CANADA LTD. 302-57 Village Centre Place Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1V9
T: (647) 642-3529
E: connect@alsafafoods.com www.alsafahalal.com
Alsafa Foods is the largest North American Halal Food Brand. For 25yrs, our focus has been to empower Muslims by offering halal, guilt-free convenience foods. Booth #518
ARNEG CANADA
18 rue Richelieu Lacolle, QC J0J 1J0
T: (289) 795-5012
F: (450) 246-4428
E: sfeere@arnegdml.com www.arneg.ca
Manufactures of refrigeration display cases and compressor systems for the supermarket industry proudly manufactured in Canada. Booth # 1519
✪ BASILUR TEA
60 Granton Drive Unit 6
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 2N6
T: (416) 419-6409
E: sales@silkeny.com www.basilurtea.com
BASILUR TEA - an Authentic Premium Tea Experience Booth #439
BDC
81 Bay St. Suite 3700 Toronto, ON, M5J 0E7
T: (416) 834-7748 info@bdc.ca www.bdc.ca
BDC is the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. It provides access to financing, as well as advisory services to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed. Booth #1814
BIMBO CANADA
2 International Blvd – Suite 100 Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1A2
T: (289) 981-0203
E: CRelations@grupobimbo.com www.bimbocanada.com
Bimbo Canada is the country’s largest and oldest bakery, feeding Canadians delicious and nutritious food for more than 110 years. Booth #1309
BLUE WOLF INVESTMENT INC
8-30 Fulton Way
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1E6
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AVANTI PRESS, INC. 155 W. Congress, Suite 200 Detroit, MI, 48226
T: (800) 228-2684
E: stuartbunn@avantipress.com www.avantipress.com
We consistently deliver high quality products with uncommon value. Our vibrant designs and fun verses attract and delight customers from around the globe. Booth #1512
✪ BANK OF MONTREAL
55 Bloor Street W Toronto, ON, M4W 3N5
T: (450) 540-0498
E: jeffrey.woo@bmo.com www.bmo.com/business
Offering a full suite of financial services and advice for businesses, including a dedicated banking and financing program for Canadian independent grocers. Booth # 609
T: (800) 690-0133
E: babak@regaliacrown.com www.bluewolfinv.com
We provide food safety consultancy services, we prepare HACCP, SQF, BRC, ISO plan for food processing and manufacturing facilities Booth #612
✪ BRITTLES `N MORE LTD
180 Frobisher Drive, Unit #2 Waterloo, ON, N2V 2A2
T: (519) 884-3505
E: contactus@brittles.ca www.brittles-n-more.com
Canada’s largest gourmet Copper Kettle Brittle and Fudge maker. Everything handmade, fresh-to-order! Brittles varieties, Beernuts 15 varieties, plus Sponge Toffee, Chocolate Pizzas Booth #1739
BURNBRAE FARMS LTD.
940 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, ON L4W 2R8
T: (905) 624-3600
E: imcruvie@burnbraefarms.com www.burnbraefarms.com
Burnbrae Farms is excited to present our unique, innovative, ready-to-eat egg products. Real Eggs! Real Easy! Booth #918
✪ CALEDON FARMS
2050 Drew Road Mississauga, ON, L5S1S4
T: (416) 302-3787
E: sales@crumps.ca www.caledonfarms.ca
Caledon Farms has built their reputation on making all natural dog treats in our own Canadian facility. Booth #1114
CANADA BEEF
2550 Argentia Rd Unit 210 Mississauga, ON, L5N 5R1
T: (905) 330-4858
E: nchirichella@canadabeef.ca www.canadabeef.ca
Canada Beef is the national check-offfunded organization responsible for global marketing on behalf of Canadian cattle farmers and ranchers. We are committed to developing partnered initiatives with the Canadian retail sector. Booth #837
CANADIAN GROCER
20 Eglinton Ave. W. Toronto, ON, M4R 1K8
T: (647) 830-6561
E: contactus@canadiangrocer.com www.canadiangrocer.com
Canadian Grocer is the #1 magazine, website and e-newsletter for the Canadian grocery industry, with an audience of 201,500+ retailers and decision makers. Booth #1529
301 E Waterfront Road Vancouver, BC, V6A 2Y7
T: (604) 816-5987
E: dar.brinham@canfisco.com www.canfisco.com
Canadian Fishing Company, on the Pacific coast, operates facilities producing fresh, frozen and smoked salmon and other seafood, to the highest food safety standards.
Booth #521
CASA BONITA FOODS, INC.
700 Progress Ave. Unit 13 Scarborough, ON, M1H2Z7
T: (416) 727-9676
E: sergio@casabonitafoods.com
www.casabonitafoods.com
Exclusive Importers of Tajin into Canada; manufacturers of Corn products under Casa Booth #519
100 Midland Dr. Dieppe, NB E1A 6X4
T: (506) 378-2188
F: (506) 378-2188
E: wells.stephanie@cavendishfarms.com www.cavendishfarms.com
At Cavendish Farms we pride ourselves on high quality products, exceeding our customers needs, and strong relationships with growers in our communities. Booth #1033
✪ CHA’S ORGANICS
3700 Rue St. Patrick Montreal, QC, H4E 1A2
T: (226) 979-7554
E: info@chasorganics.com www.chasorganics.com
Featuring premium quality, organic, vegan, gluten free and ethically traded coconut milks, spices, coconut oil, canned tropical fruits and now are new coconut rolls! Booth #906
✪ CHEP CANADA INC. 7400 East Danbro Cres. Mississauga, ON L5N 8C6
T: (905) 790-2437
E: nigel.sankar@chep.com www.chep.com
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth. Booth #636
CHICKEN FARMERS OF CANADA 1610-50 O’Connor Street Ottawa, ON, K1R 7S8
T: (613) 878-6127
E: jgraham@chicken.ca www.chicken.ca
The Raised by a Canadian Farmer brand lets shoppers know that we are committed to animal welfare, food safety, and environmental sustainability. Booth #946
✪ CIDER KEG 1398 Vittoria Rd. Vittoria, ON N0E 1W0
T: (519) 426-0705
E: info@ciderkeg.com www.ciderkeg.com
Non-Alcoholic Fresh and Sparkling Cider grown, pressed and bottled on our 5th generation family farm. Ask about custom cider pressing for fermentation. Booth #1827
1275 Eglington Ave E Unit 60
Mississauga, ON, L4W2Z2
T: (905) 612-0053
E: info@cima-pak.com www.cima-pak.com
CiMa-Pak is a full-service provider of turn-key packaging solutions to streamline operations. We offer sustainable solutions for your packaging needs.
Booth #945
CIS GROUP
55 Castonguay Street
SAINT-JEROME, QC, J7Y2H9
T: (450) 432-1550
E: sales@cis-group.com www.cis-group.com
Drive OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY with bestin-class DSD/Route Accounting Solution.
Quick and easy Sales force Automation implementations. Increase your SALES with an efficient B2B web ordering tool. Booth #1008
542 Sandcherry Drive Burlington, ON, L7T 4L6
T: (866) 390-8745
E: marycthompson54@gmail.com www.clearsips.ca
Clearsips is an importer, distributor, and retailer of national and international esteemed non-alcoholic spirits, wine, beer, cider and ready-to-drink beverages. Booth #426
COLOR BRANDS
401 N Sangamon St Chicago, Illinois, 60642
T: (913) 484-5758
E: colorbrands@colorbrands.us www.colorbrands.us
Color Brands distributes leading food, beverage, nutrition, and health & beauty brands to 70 countries worldwide. Booth #413
161 Norfinch Drive
Toronto, ON, M3N1Y2
T: (416) 667-6790
E: dennis.leggett@ colourinnovations.com www.colourinnovations.com
Colour Innovations is an award-winning print packaging company that has been in business domestically and internationally for over 35 years. CI is one of the few BRCGS certified printers in Canada specializing in printing folded carton packaging that can have direct contact with food.
Booth # 1533
Conference 9:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:30PM
Conference 7:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:00PM
260 Industrial Parkway N Aurora, ON, L4G 4C3
T: (905) 713-0167
E: sales@compassfoodsales.com www.compassfoodsales.com
Booth #1030
CONCORD NATIONAL LLP
2215 Meadowpine Blvd Unit 2 Mississauga, ON, L5N 6C3
T: (647) 580-5570
E: tony.dalleva@concordnational.com www.concordnational.com
We are Food Broker across Canada for over 50 years. We are representing 12 Clients at our booth with new innovation. please come visit us.
Booth #612
CONGLOM
2600 Marie-Curie Ave. Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 2C3
T: (514) 333-6666
E: ksande@conglom.com www.conglom.com
We are a manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of consumer and industrial products.
Booth #1413
COSTCO BUSINESS CENTRE
3 North Service Road
St Catharines, ON, L2N 7R1
T: (289) 434-6011
E: w01436mkm@costco.com www.costcobusinesscentre.ca
Costco Business Centres are open to all Costco members, but really designed with our business members in mind. Booth #1135
✪ COUNTY FARE
63 Whites Road, Lot 221 Trenton, ON, K8V 5P5
T: (613) 471-1671
E: info@cfare.ca www.cfare.ca
Our no sugar jams, ketchups and sauces are 100% natural, sugar free (diabetic & keto friendly) preservative free, gluten free. We deliver real flavour naturally! Booth #1726
POTATO CHIP COMPANY
35 Alwright Court Waterville, NB, E7P0A5
T: (506) 375-2447
E: info@coveredbridgechips.com www.coveredbridgechips.com/en
We are a vertically integrated 4th Generation Family potato farm and food manufacturing facility. We produce dark russet potato chips, kettle cooked popcorn and more. Booth #1325
CROSSMARK CANADA INC.
5580 Explorer Drive, Suite 200 Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Y1
T: (905) 366-6333
E: rick.winslow@crossmark.com www.crossmark.ca
CROSSMARK is a leading sales agency in the consumer goods and services industry. Our service pillars include include HQ Sales, Retail Solutions and Analytics. Booth #925
COCA COLA LTD.
335 King St. E. Toronto, ON M5A 1L1 T: (416) 424-6000
E: Sellcoke@cokecanada.com www.coca-cola.ca
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories.
Booth #1409
DAIRY FOUNTAIN INC.
1080 Fewster Dr Unit 14 Mississauga, L4W2T2, ON T: (647) 880-0465 E: muslu@dairyfountain.com www.dairyfountain.com
Dairy Fountain passionate about providing one on one service and supplying the very best of dairy products, for the food service and retail industries. Booth #1731
DANA INDUSTRIES
109 Woodbine Downs Boulevard, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M9W 6Y1
T: (416) 804-4041
E: sales@danaindustries.com www.danaindustries.com
Innovative and 1st to market best engineered shelf signage preprinted sign holders metal shelving large format printing shopping carts floor merchandisers data strips product packaging.
Booth #1329
DANAVATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
21 Roybridge gate
Woodbridge, ON, L4H 1E6
T: (905) 605-6702
E: hello@danavation.com www.danavation.com
Provider of micro e-paper displays, our Digital Smart Labels can automate pricing, product information and promotions in real-time.
Booth #1037
DANONE CANADA
100 Rue de Lauzon
Boucherville, QC, J4B1E6
T: (604) 219-5969
E: serviceclientele-canada@danone.com www.danone.ca
Danone is a global leader with a healthfocused portfolio in Food & Beverages including brands like Activia, Oikos, Silk, Evian, So Delicious & International Delight. Booth #1009
10 Arnold Sayeau Drive
Delhi, ON, N4B 2W5
T: (416) 797-9666
E: info@dennishorseradish.com www.dennishorseradish.com
Canada’s Premium Small Batch
Horseradish. All natural, gluten-free, vegan prepared horseradish and horseradishbased condiments. Better root. Coarse ground. Modern branding. Elevate the Everyday with Dennis’.
Booth #1736
DIGI CANADA INC.
87 Moyal Ct. Concord, ON L4K 4R8
T: (416) 648-2243
E: cara.tulloch@ca.digi-group.com www.digisystem.com/ca/en/ Digi Canada Inc. is a proven global leader in the food industry offering a complete line of food equipment for over 25 years. We offer across-the-store solutions for quality weigh-wrap-labelling equipment, POS systems, ESL and consumables. Booth #1107
DIRECT PLUS FOOD GROUP
Bay #1, 2355 52nd Ave SE
Calgary, AB, T2C4X7
T: (403) 215-6076
E: info@directplus.ca www.directplus.ca
Direct Plus Food Group is a sales and distribution company representing many fine and trusted brands.
Booth #1709
✪ DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC. (DCI)
3425 Harvester Rd. Ste. 102c
Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
T: (905) 681-3933
E: admin@distributioncanada.ca www.distributioncanada.ca Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI) was formed as a buying group for & Independent Canadian Grocers in 1981. Booth #1543
DOOR COUNTY COFFEE
5773 WI-42
Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
T: (414) 460-0855
E: david.urintsev@ doorcountycoffee.com www.doorcountycoffee.com
Door County Coffee is a Specialty Coffee Roaster. We roast the top 2% of Arabica beans in the world and focus on unique coffee flavours.
Booth #1612
DRAKKAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
910 Jean-Neveu St. Longueuil, QC, J4G 2M1
T: (450) 651-9137
E: rnormand@drakkarinternational.com www.chariotshopping.com
Since 1998, Drakkar International designs, manufactures and markets the largest selection of shopping carts and material handling equipment in Canada. Now, we are proud to present our new line of shopping carts having our Quality Canada Painting Seal.
Booth #1612
✪ DYNA-PRO ENVIRONMENTAL 575 Roseberry St Winnipeg, MB, R3H 0T3
T: (204) 774-5370
E: dynapro@dyna-pro.com www.dyna-pro.com
Self-serve water dispensers, water purification filtration systems, jugs accessories, retail, industrial commercial clients, 30+ years, thousands of systems installed/maintained nationwide. CSA Certified.
Booth #841
EAT JUST, INC.
300 Wind River Way Alameda, CA, 94501
T: (778) 680-5060
E: wecare@ju.st www.ju.st
Really good eggs from plants. JUST Egg is fully plant based, cholesterol-free, packed with protein and lower in saturated fat than conventional eggs.
Booth #530
ECOTANK CANADA
“685 Riddell Road, Unit 104” Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5 (289) 654-1634
E: sales@ecotankcanada.com www.ecotankcanada.com
EcoTank is an innovative and sustainable solution for refilling windshield washer fluid. We are eliminating plastic jugs one fill up at a time.
Booth # 634
MARKETING
2-5090 Orbitor Dr
Mississauga, ON, L4W 5B5
T: (905) 457-3500
E: info@empoweredbrandmarketing.ca
EBM is Canada’s leading Retail Activation company for Brands. We manage DEMO campaigns across all major grocery retails nationally.
Booth #1011
283 Horner Avenue
Toronto, ON, M8Z 4Y4
T: (416) 917-7249
E: info@eggsolutions.com www.eggsolutions.com
EggSolutions uses farm fresh eggs to create convenient, quick, heat, eat omelet bites, egg sandwich patties and omelets. We’re real eggs. Simplified. Booth #935
EH FRESH (OUT OF THE BOX PACKAGING)
581 Trethewey Dr North York, ON, M6M4B8
T: (647) 546-0244
E: info@ootbinc.com www.ootbinc.com
BeRaw - Superfood Bites and Overnight Oats, Milk - Dairy Free Milk, Nana SpiceUnique Spice Blends CoPack/ Repack Experts Booth #440
ENJAY CONVERTERS
495 Ball Street
Cobourg, ON, K9A 3J6
T: (904) 372-7373
E: sales@enjay.com www.enjay.com
For almost 40 years, Enjay has been a leading manufacturer and provider of high-quality packaging for the food and bakery industry. Booth #637
FAMOUS POTATO
ROLLS AND BREAD
1000 Potato Roll Lane Chambersburg, PA, 17202
T: (800) 548-1200
E: tlushbaugh@potatorolls.com www.potatorolls.com
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe is a family owned and operated bakery, famous world-wide for their potato rolls.
Booth #526
FCC
7025 Langer Drive, Suite 210 Mississauga, ON, L5N 0E8
T: (519) 827-5431
E: csc@fcc-fac.ca www.fcc.ca
Partner with the only lender 100% invested in Canadian food. Booth #1813
COMPANY OF CANADA 3100 BI. Le Carrefour Suite 660
Laval, QC, H7T2K7
T: (514) 730-6781
mauro.ditullio@federated.ca
E: www.federated.ca
Federated Insurance offers customized insurance solutions designed for the grocery store industry, features industry-leading coverage such as product recall, transit, computerized equipment and infestation.
Booth #606
5511 Tomken Road Suite 204 Mississauga, ON, T0L2B0
T: (403) 485-7197
E: ryan.mitchell@fmssolutions.com www.fmssolutions.com
FMS provides a comprehensive suite of financial applications specifically for the retail grocery industry including critical accounting functions, payroll services, and retail inventory management. Booth #641
FOOD EXPORT NORTHEAST/ MIDWEST
One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite #420
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103
T: (416) 523-1470
E: info@foodexport.org www.foodexport.org
Food Export – Midwest and Food Export –Northeast are non-profit organizations that provide programs and services which assist U.S. food and agricultural companies in grow ing export sales. They also assist importers in locating potential suppliers from the U.S. Booth #438
✪ FROM FARM TO TABLE CANADA INC
1721 Bishop St. N., Unit 1-3 Cambridge, ON, N1T 1N5
T: (519) 621-1163
E: info@fromfarmtotable.ca www.fromfarmtotable.ca
Official popcorn of the HAMILTON TIGERCATS, FORGE FC and TIM HORTONS FIELD. Popcorn, caramel corn and kettle chips. Peanut/Nut free. Gluten Free. Locally grown. Booth #1837
FUN TYME FOODS LTD. 102-455 De Baets Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J4M3
T: (204) 918-8999
E: john@funtymefoods.com www.funtymefoods.com Concession supplies, confectionary, and snacks. Booth #1613
190 Hempstead Drive Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 2E8
T: (905) 578-6485
E: jjanosevic@galabakery.ca www.thegalabakery.com
Gala bakery loves to create irresistable desserts and savory pastries that taste like homemade.
Booth # 1637
2871 Brighton Rd Oakville, Ontario, L6H 6C9
T: (905) 829-5534
E: pdouglas@gbscooks.com www.gbscooks.com
Canada wide stocking distributor of foodservice equipment focused on the retail/grocery HMR channel. GBS is your one stop resource.
Booth #1217, 1317
129 Brock Street North Whitby, Ontario, L1N 4H3
T: (416) 619-5349
E: services@geekspeakcommerce.com www.geekspeakcommerce.com/ ecommerceforgrocers/ geekspeak Commerce is an eCommerce services provider that helps brands, distributors and grocers drive sales online with enriched product content, data, photography, strategy, and more.
Booth #442
1875 Buckhorn Gate Suite 201 Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N9
T: (905) 212-4872
E: tabias.boudreau@genmills.com www.generalmills.ca
General Mills, Making Food the World Loves. Join us to experience exciting new products for your family to enjoy Booth #719
GIOVANNI RANA
1195 Queensway E Unit 25 Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 0G4
T: (905) 276-7262
E: sales@giovannirana.ca www.giovannirana.ca
“From Giovanni Rana’s kitchen in Italy to yours, we share our love and passion for fresh pasta. Always in the refrigerated section.” Booth #639
GLOBE POS SYSTEMS
294 Walker Drive
Brampton, Ontario, L6T 4Z2
T: (416) 900-4050
E: paul@globepos.ca www.globepos.ca
Globe POS Systems is a full technology solutions provider. From Point of Sales, Camera, Networking, Scales, Sound, Phone systems, ESL and much more. Booth #1332
1390 Hopkins Street Whitby, ON, L1N 2C3
T: (905) 666-9395
E: beverley@greatcanadianmeat.com www.greatcanadianmeat.com
“We are Canada’s Premier Meat Snack Company that produces locally crafted, 365 day shelf-stable premium meat snacks using the finest Canadian ingredients.” Booth #1625
✪ GREENLABS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
851 Progress Court Oakville, ON, L6L 6K1
T: (289) 813-3232
E: ashley.menchions@superiorsols.com www.earthbrandpods.com
Earth Brand Cleaning Pods are a revolutionary way to reduce your singleuse plastic consumption around the home Booth #931
GROCERY BUSINESS MAGAZINE
PO Box 23103 Longworth PO Bowmanville, ON, L1C 0H0
T: (905) 697-0467
E: admin@grocerybusiness.ca www.grocerybusiness.ca
Grocery Business Magazine is Canada’s leading grocery publication and eNews provider, serving independents across Canada with trending information they can use to increase profit. Booth #605
✪ HABASHA COFFEE
5589 Cosmic Crescent Mississauga, ON, L4Z 3S1
T: (416) 779-6597
E: info@habasha.coffee www.habasha.coffee
Hand roasted Ethiopian coffee made the traditional way, retaining and enhancing flavours you never knew existed in a cup of coffee.
Booth #425
✪ HAPPY POPS
130 Bermondsey Rd Toronto, Ontario, M4A1X5
T: (416) 854-2949
E: info@Happypops.ca www.happypops.ca
Happy Pops are all natural frozen treats crafted with real fruit and without the use of artificial ingredients. They are vegan and gluten free.
Booth #1629
HEIDELBERG FOODS LTD.
1035 REITZEL PL.
St. Jacobs, Ontario, N0B 2N0
T: (887) 664-3512
dbuist@heidelbergfoods.com E: www.heidelbergfoods.com
Great tasting, naturally wood smoked, shelf stable deli meats and meat snacks. All made from the finest quality ingredients and no fillers. Booth #1841
119 Franklin Street
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P1N6
T: (905) 301-4850
E: eric.nummelin@helaspice.com www.helaspice.com
A Food Ingredient and Dry Blender to the North American Food Industry. Spices and Ingredients used can be Halal, Kosher, Organic and Natural, Laboratory. Booth 1833
✪ HENRY’S TEMPEH
13-65 Trillium Park Pl
KITCHENER, Ontario, N2E 1X1
T: (226) 748-4517
E: henry@tempeh.ca www.tempeh.ca
Henry’s Tempeh is Canada’s largest tempeh manufacturer. Check out their organic brick tempeh and their delicious, brand new, preseasoned tempeh crumble at GIC 2022! Booth #1628
HENSALL FOODS INC/ THE SCREAMING CHEF 210 Wellington Street west Exeter, ON, N0M 1S2
T: (226) 448-3883
E: anaveed@hensallfoods.com www.thescreamingchef.ca
The Screaming Chef Chilled Ready Meals prepared by using innovative Micvac Technology which allows 60+ days shelf life without any artificial preservatives Booth #1624
✪ HOT MAMAS FOODS INC
5 Ontario St., Unit A Orillia, Ontario, L3V 0T7
T: (866) 361-2468
E: sales@hotmamas.ca www.hotmamas.ca
Gourmet Pepper Jellies, No Seasonings Rubs, Seasonings, Crazy Mooskies Sugar Free BBQ Sauces, Ketchups, Spicy Dessert Toppings Booth #1741
5632 Highway #7 Suite #9 Woodbridge, ON, L4L 3A2
T: (905) 761-1712
E: sales@howelldatasystems.com
Conference 9:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:30PM
Conference 7:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:00PM
www.howelldatasystems.com
Howell Data Systems (1991) has 21 Canadian offices. Solutions include Point of Sale, Self Checkout, Smartphone Loyalty Apps, Meat/Deli/Bakery scale-printers. Booth #1103
HUSSMANN CANADA INC.
5 Cherry Blossom road Building 1, Unit 3
Cambridge, ON, N3H4R7
T: (905) 977-7647
E: rob.arabski@hussmann.com www.hussmann.com
Hussmann enables excellence in retailing with merchandising and food display equipment, refrigeration systems, service, maintenance, energy solutions, food quality expertise and store planning services. Booth #903
INSTACART
50 Beale Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, California, 94105
T: (848) 219-2122
E: graham.edward@instacart.com www.instacart.com/company Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. Booth #1237
INSTORE PRODUCTS LTD
1035 Ronsa Court
Mississauga, ON, L4W 2N6
T: (416) 791-0619
E: IPLinfo@instorecorp.com www.instorecorp.com
Innovative Shopping Solutions Carts Re-useable Hand Baskets, Revolutionary Water Systems, Purifier Filter Water. Booth #539
IN-STORE WATER SYSTEMS INC.
1035 Ronsa Court
Mississauga, ON, L4W 2N6
T: (416) 791-0619
E: IPLinfo@instorecorp.com www.instorecorp.com
Full service water systems company. Best range of options for both Vended and Store-Use water. Purchase, Rental and Revenue Sharing available. Booth #541
ISHIDA CANADA INC
2220 Argentia Road
Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 2K7
T: (416) 333-0616
E: sales@ishidacanada.ca www.ishidacanada.ca
Ishida designs and manufactures high quality weighing and packaging equipment. Ishida Canada provides sales and service. We also represent Proluxe and Watanabe products. Booth #938
ITALPASTA LIMITED
116 Nuggett Court
Brampton, Ontario, L6T 5A9
T: (647) 927-9421
E: info@italpasta.com www.italpasta.com
“Our secret to creating high-quality pasta is simple. 100% Canadian wheat, modern Italian technology and made in Canada with the utmost care. FOR PASTA LOVERS.” Booth #1125
JAABCO GLOBAL INC
1441 Broadway New York, NY, 10018
T: (203) 981-4068
E: gary@jaabco.com www.saltean.com
We carry a large slection of pink himalayan salt from salt grinders to 5lb pouches as well as bulk salt. Booth #608
JAKEMAN’S MAPLE PRODUCTS 454414 Trillium Line, RR1 Beachville, ON, N0J1A0
T: (519) 539-1366
E: chad@themaplestore.com www.jakemansmaplesyrup.com
The Jakeman Family has been producing our award-winning blend of 100% pure Maple Syrup since 1876. Booth #1725
DOBUSINESS JAMAICA
18 Trafalgar Rd. Kingston 10 Kingston, Saint Andrew, JMAAW04
T: (876) 579-7652
E: Importer@jamprocorp.com www.dobusinessjamaica.com
Showcasing a range of high-quality, authentic Jamaican food and beverage products including pepper/jerk-based sauces, spices, seasonings, marinades, jams, jellies, chutneys, tropical juices and flavoured water.
Booth #825
JAYALANKA SUPPLIERS
No.57/D/1, Rajasinghe Road Kadawatha, Western, 11850
T: (947) 760-2001
E: jayalankasuppliers@gmail.com www.jayalankasuppliers.lk Ceylon Spices, Sesame Based Confectionery Items Sri Lankan Grocery Items Booth #1127
JFAZ CORPORATION
3636 Erindale station road
Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2T1
T: (647) 999-1013
E: furrukh.shaikh@alokozay.ca www.Alokozay.com
Present in 40+ Countries 35000+ Global Team Distribution network spread across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe, North America Br. Office located in Toronto, Canada. Booth #1137
2365 Rue Guénette
Montreal, Quebec, H4R 2E9
T: (438) 459-8482
E: info@jrtechsolutions.com www.jrtechsolutions.com
JRTech Solutions, the #1 Electronic Labels (ESL) supplier in North America, offers unique ESL features to help retailers digitize their operations. Booth #819
49-173 Advance Blvd. Brampton, Ontario, L6T4Z7
T: (647) 834-7829
E: kd@justinstruments.net www.justinstruments.net
Deals in Calibration of thermostats, thermometers, cooler freezers and weighing scales. We calibrate, sell and repair food grade, waterproof stainless steel scales. “ Booth #441
KARMALI’S
3445 Semenyk Court
Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 4P9
T: (647) 618-8695
E: info@karmalis.com www.karmalis.com
Canada’s Own, local goodness - Soups made with ingredients sourced directly from Canadian farmers. Try our Canada’s Own Meals, Dressings, Sauces, and Marinades. Booth #1638
89 Prince Street West Bobcaygeon, Ontario, M6R 1K4
T: (647) 980-5240
E: jfarlinger@kawarthadairy.com www.kawarthadairy.com
Kawartha Dairy is a local produce of premium ice cream, milk, cream, egg nog and butter. Booth #1724
1245 California Avenue
Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7N5
T: (613) 803-8595
E: lucasg@ketchum.ca www.ketchum.ca
We produce, package, warehouse and distribute POP merchandising, display, and directional signage for the retail & grocery industry and have been established since 1913. Booth #635
KOST KLIP MANUFACTURING LTD.
119-1611 Broadway St Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2M7
T: (604) 472-7903
E: sales@kostklip.com www.kostklip.com
Kostklip’s solutions include data label strips, printed plastic ShelfTalkers, shelf management product organizers, sign holders, product merchandisers and fixture mounts for electronic shelf labels. Booth #1014
KRAFT HEINZ
95 Moatfield Drive Toronto, Ontario, M3B 3L6
T: (416) 894-0066
E: media@kraftheinz.com www.kraftheinzcompany.com
Kraft Heinz provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions. Kraft Heinz’s iconic brands include Kraft Peanut Butter, Heinz Ketchup, and KD. Booth #1225
2 Prologis Blvd Suite 500 Mississauga, ON, L5W 0G8
T: (416) 302-9580
E: Steve.Turner@krugerproducts.ca www.krugerproducts.ca
Kruger Products is Canada’s leading manufacturer of quality tissue products for household, industrial, and commercial use. Booth #1208
KYSOR WARREN EPTA
1 Corporate Ridge Parkway Columbus, Georgia, 31907
T: (215) 870-0041
E: marketing@kysorwarren.com www.kysorwarren.com
Kysor Warren manufactures refrigerated display cases refrigeration systems, part nering with customers to bring complete commercial refrigeration solutions to supermarkets and other retailers. Booth #702
L. H. GRAY AND SON
644 Wright Street
Strathroy, Ontario, N7G 3H8
T: (416) 917-7249
E: info@lhgray.com www.lhgray.com
L. H. Gray and Son has been providing eggs to Canadians since 1934. Our brands include Gray Ridge Egg Farms, Sparks Eggs, Golden Valley Eggs. Booth #935
405 The West Mall
Toronto, Ontario, M9C 5J1
T: (437) 226-4822
E: contactus@lactalis.ca www.lactalis.ca
With nearly 140 years of brand heritage in the Canadian dairy industry, Lactalis Canada is committed to the health and wellness of Canadians Booth #1119
LAGOON SEAFOOD
1301 32nd Ave Lachine, Quebec, H4R 3A3
T: (514) 383-1383
E: inquiries@lagoonseafood.com www.Lagoonseafood.com Lagoon Seafood offers more than 600 skus, of fresh and frozen seafood products, including ‘’value added products’’ of ready to cook and ready to eat Booth #407
LAKEVIEW FARMS/ SIMPLY FRESH LLC 1600 Gressel Drive Delphos, Ohio, 45833
T: (905) 717-0884
E: erniewilliams@sympatico.ca www.lakeviewfarms.com
Deli & dairy our brands; Lakeview Farms, Senor Rico, Cheesecake Factory, Tribe Hummus, Mexicana Fresh Cut Salsas, Italian Rose Bruschetta. Branded Private Label Booth #1525
✪ LIV’N GREEN CORP.
125 Topflight Dr Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1Y1
T: (647) 505-4145
E: sales@livngreen.com www.livngreen.com
ADVANCED eco-friendly cleaning products with 27 SKUs for residential, commercial, and industrial use with ENHANCED formulation to guaranty excellent results by green products Booth #420
✪ LOCAL E MART
17075 LESLIE ST, Unit 7 Newmarket, ON, L3X2X9
T: (416) 858-8374
E: info@localemart.ca www.localemart.ca
Wholeseller of retail packaged, topquality import and domestic frozen seafood. Scallop, Black Tiger Shrimp, Calamari, Ling Cod, Chilean Seabass, Haddock, Salmon, Cod, Shrimp Tempura. Booth #428
✪ LOLA’S LATIN FOOD
3490 Laird Road, Unit 9-10
Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 5Y4, T: (416) 573-7994
E: info@lolasfoodinc.com www.lolasfood.ca
Local Manufacturer located in Mississauga ON, specialized in manufact-uring Latin Food Products such as: Gluten Free Empanadas, Churros, Taquitos for Retail Stores in Canada. Booth #1838
703 Clayson Rd
North York, ON, M9M2H4
T: (416) 747-1234
E: frontline@manoucher.com www.manoucher.com
We launched Manoucher Bread 35 years ago with a simple commitment to make each loaf by hand, not machines, using only natural ingredients. Just as bread should be enjoyed. And by inspiring an artisanal bread revolution, we elevated bread around the world, from the finest stores to leading airlines. We’re proud of each and every loaf that brings a smile to a bread lover’s face around the world, and we will continue to rise before the sun to make people happy. Booth #1214
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.
6987 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L5N0A1
T: (800) 285-5000
E: eric.bond@mapleleaf.com www.mapleleaffoods.com
Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s largest prepared meats and poultry producer and a carbon neutral company passionate about food, sustainability, animal care, diversity and community. Booth #1025
MARKETING IMPACT LIMITED 50 Planchet Rd. Concord, ON, L4K 2C7
T: (905) 738-0888
E: sales@displaypeople.com www.displaypeople.com
MARKETING IMPACT designs and manufactures point-of-purchase displays and merchandisers with complimenting lines of shelf-management systems; plastic sign holders and accessories; springloaded pushers; Shelf-Mounting Locking Showcases; and our patented Expanding Dividers. Always Innovating! WE ARE YOUR SOURCE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPLAY AND MERCHANDISING. Booth #1302
MCCAIN FOODS
439 King Street West Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1K4
T: (403) 923-9393
E: consumeraffairs@mccain.ca
Conference 9:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:30PM
Conference 7:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:00PM
www.mccain.ca
Fries & much more... McCain also produces a variety of potato products, snacks, appetizers and desserts. A Canadian-owned, family business since 1957.
Booth # 1528
5750 Timberlea Blvd Unit 8
Mississauga, ON, L4W 5N8
T: (416) 817-7557
E: mgrieve@mcclellandbeers.ca www.mcclellandbeers.ca
MPI imports Europe’s finest, most authentic beers into Canada including Stiegl, Erdinger, Fruli, O’Hara’s and Chimay beers. Booth #1537
845-A Rue Deslauriers
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4N1X3
T: (514) 886-9152
E: info@mirvik.com www.mirvik.com
Always on brand! Customized modern work uniforms and marketing merchandise. Bring your brand to life with quality customizable products your employees & customers will love.
Booth #1513
6435 Kestrel Road
Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1Z8
T: (905) 696-8889
E: info@momsbest.ca www.momsbest.ca
Mom’s Best Gourmet Foods is a commercial bakery specializing in Biscotti, Taralli, Flatbread, Cookie Chips and other gourmet baked products. We are SQF certified.
Booth #1010
3300 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2X2
T: (855) 502-6227
E: isabel.mifsud@moneris.com www.Moneris.com
Moneris is Canada’s largest provider of innovative solutions for mobile, online and in-store payments, processing more than one in three transactions.
Booth #606
MORRIS NATIONAL INC
2235 Lapierre Lasalle, Quebec, H8N 1B7
T: (514) 512-1478
E: tsauvageau@morrisnational.com www.morrisnational.com
Morris National manufactures, imports, is exclusive distributor and licensee of leading confectionary brands that consumers
love and recognize! (Jell-O, Kraft, Nerds, Sweetarts, Fruit Snacks Booth #933
ADDED DISTRIBUTOR
633 Granite Court
Pickering, ON, L1W 3K1
T: (416) 389-5636
E: tpurugganan@lenbrook.com www.lenbrookcanadasolutions.com
Lenbrook is the Canadian Value Added Distributor for Motorola Two-Way Radios and Body-Worn Cameras. Visit us to learn about the Curve Wi-Fi enhanced business radio! Booth #936
MUSKOKA BREWERY
1964 Muskoka Beach Rd Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1V4
T: (800) 881-4229
E: scott.davies@muskokabrewery.com www.muskokabrewery.com Muskoka Brewery offers a premium portfo lio of beverages including beers, spirits, and new alcohol-free Wandr, each as unique and refreshing as the region they’re from. Booth #1630
NDC EXPORTS (PVT) LTD.
Nadalagamuwa, Wadumunnegedara, 60204
T: (077) 771-3677
E: madhawa@cocomate.com www.cocomate.com
NDC Exports(Pvt)Ltd is a leading Sri Lankan manufacture and exporter of Coconut based food products, Ceylon spices and dried fruits products. Booth #1127
NESTLE CANADA INC.
25 SHEPPARD AVE WEST NORTH YORK, ONTARIO,M2N 6S8
T: (437) 253-9804
E: consumer.care@ca.nestle.com www.nestle.ca
Nestle Canada Inc. has a variety of food, beverage, and nutrition products to help you and your family live happier and healthier lives.
Booth #811
✪ NORTHERN DANCER SALES & MARKETING INC
1146 Glenridge Drive Oakville, Ontario, L6M2K7
T: (416) 705-0807
E: gingriselli@northerndancersales.com www.northerndancersales.com
Northern Dancer Sales sources ideas and best practices Globally, brings home those ideas to pioneer innovation locally, fulfilling consumer trends Nationally. Come meet our partners.
Booth #506, 506A
NOVATION FOODS INC
92 Caplan Ave
Barrie, Ontario, L4N 9J2
T: (905) 758-1021
E: jhunt@novationfoods.com www.novationfoods.com
Novation Foods specializes in great tasting Keto and gluten free products marketed under The Lonely Carb and PaneRiso brands across all retail channels. Booth #1825
✪ N’TAKE CUSTOM BAGS & PRODUCTS BY SYRACUSE
ENVIRO GROUP
2345 Stanfield Road, Suite 100 Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3Y3
E: s.mitchell@ntake.com www.ntake.com
Bags,Sustainable Bags; Packaging, Private Label Booth #1205
OIC FOODS
190 Statesman Drive
Mississauga,ON, L5S 1X7
T: (905) 502-7277
E: info@oicfoods.com www.oicfoods.com
PRODUCT: What we manufacture. The brands we carry. PROCESS: Source the right material and products. PEOPLE: The consumer. Brand partners. Retail partners. Our team. Booth #1824
OLD DUTCH FOODS LTD.
100 Bentall Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 2Y5
T: (905) 458-5986
E: consumercare@olddutchfoods.com www.olddutchfoods.ca
Old Dutch Foods is a national snack food company, manufacturing and distributing a full assortment of your favourite Old Dutch and Humpty Dumpty snacks. Booth #1408
5800 Ambler Drive, #210 Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4J4
T: (855) 777-0999
E: sales@ongreengo.com www.ongreengo.com
Sustainable compostable take out packaging Supermarket Trays, Meals To-Go Trays. Clamshells, Deli containers, Coffee Cups, Soup Bowls, Meat & Produce Trays, Custom Print/Design. Booth #535
655 Southgate Dr
Guelph, ON, N1G 3W6
T: (416) 985-4122
E: ivan.teves@ontariopork.on.ca www.ontariopork.on.ca/retail
Ontario Pork offers free marketing and POS resources to retail and food service partners that share our commitment to locally raised Ontario pork. Booth #934
581 Trethewey Dr North York, Ontario, M6M4B8
T: (647) 546-0244
E: info@ootbinc.com www.ootbinc.com
BeRaw - Superfood Bites and Overnight Oats Milk - Dairy Free Milk Nana SpiceUnique Spice Blends CoPack/ Repack Experts. Booth #429
✪ PAN-OSTON LTD.
660 Neal Drive
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6X7
T: (800) 563-9182
E: info@panoston.ca www.Panoston.ca
Pan-Oston is a manufacturer of checkouts and other various fixtures. Convertible checkouts & self scan cabinets, Produce & Bakery Tables, Refrigerated cases & shelving.
Booth #1303
✪ PEAK PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INC
6956 Columbus Road Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2G1
T: (647) 904-3813
E: info@pppinc.ca www.pppinc.ca
Leading distributor of grocery, natural wellness, and sports nutrition products. Offering healthier snack, beverage and con fectionery alternatives, natural supplements, personal care products, and more!”
Booth #703
PECO PALLET, INC.
2425 Matheson Boulevard East, 8th Floor
Mississauga, ON L4W 5K4 (416) 436-2456 lvegso@pecopallet.com www.pecopallet.com
PECO Pallet delivers high quality block pallets, responsive customer service, and a more sustainable supply chain throughout Canada and North America. Learn more at www.pecopallet.com. Booth #602
PEPSICO CANADA
2095 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0G2
T: (647) 321-4890
E: jason.ricketts@pepsico.com www.pepsico.ca
PepsiCo Canada is the country’s largest food and beverage company with brands including Pepsi, Gatorade, Aquafina, Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Quaker. Booth #909
18 Collier St
Barrie, Ontario, L4M 1G6
T: (705) 718-1415
E: frozenpie@piewoodpizza.com www.piewoodpizza.com
Frozen Wood Oven Pizzas for all retail. We carry 5 different skus and deliver anywhere within a 200km radius of Barrie. Booth #1732
PIM BRANDS CANADA
1595 Sixteenth Ave Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9
T: 647) 278-8747
E: ltomilin@pimbrands.com www.pimbrands.com
PIM Brands makes markets some of the finest and most popular Welch’s Fruit Snacks in North America. Booth #706
PLANTEIN CANADA 108-19100 Airport Way
Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y0E2
T: (604) 570-0902
E: hello@plantein.ca www.plantein.ca
Plantein foods are about choice and providing an alternative source of nutritious and wholesome plant-based protein packed with all sorts of good stuff. Booth #445
POP DADDY SNACKS
11234 Lemen Road, Whitmore, Lake MI, 48189
T: (734) 550-9900
E: mark.sarafa@popdaddysnacks.com www.popdaddysnacks.com
These are BOLD SNACKS MADE with BIG HEART for our Pop Corn and Pretzels. Especially the EXCLUSVE CANADIAN MAPLE & BROWN BUTTER” Booth #734
300 Baig Blvd, suite C6 Moncton, NB, E1E1C8
T: (506) 857-0499
E: lucjalbert@prelam.com www.ezpur.com
Concept - EZ Pur Eco Laundry Detergent Refill Packs contain no water and can be mixed at home using your existing
laundry detergent jug. Technology - Our low suds formula works in all machine types, including HE models and rinses clear, removing residue from clothing. Formulation – Formulated with your health and home in mind, our detergent is 2X concentrated and made with plant & mineral based ingredients. Facts - Reducing environmental impact and CO2 emissions. Efficacy - EZ Pur Laundry Detergent is a high-performance detergent proven to remove tough stains as well as other leading brand detergents. Booth #1714
PROCTER & GAMBLE
4711 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M2N 6K8
T: (416) 730-4714
E: nazarec.tl@pg.com www.PG.CA
For over 100 years, P&G Canada has been providing trusted brands of superior quality and value that improve the lives of Canadians. Booth #625
1207 N Mason Street Appleton, Wisconsin, 54914
T: (604) 454-4753
E: JDHofmeister@quakerbakery.com www.quakerbakery.com
Quaker Bakery offers a shelf stable pizza crust in 5 varieties. Ultra thin white in 12 & 7 size. Sprouted grain 12 Protein Classic. Booth #1502
REDFROG ENTERPRISES LT 11955 95a Ave Delta, BC, V4C 3W1
T: (778) 395-2992
E: redfrog_enterprises@yahoo.ca www.redfrogenterprises.com
Exhibiting Korean Groceries such as Haitai & Crown confectionery or Ginseng Chicken Soup. Booth #1133
✪ RIVERCITY INNOVATIONS 201-116 Research Drive Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3R3
T: (639) 398-2401
E: support@rivercityinnovations.ca www.rivercityinnovations.ca Powerful, automated temperature monitoring solutions for Cold Chain Inventory and Last Mile Delivery. Booth #1230
10 Milner Business Court Toronto, Ontario, M1B 3C6
T: (416) 616-0348
E: terry.ackerman@rizglobalfoods.com www.rizglobalfoods.com
Riz Brands Inc is your gateway to premium halal foods netting premium margins. CFIA inspected, gluten and allergen free, clean label and better for you. Booth #1740
Conference 9:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:30PM
Conference 7:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:00PM
7232 Arthur Rd #5
Kenilworth, Ontario, N0G2E0
T: (416) 791-8354
E: info@rotobalecompaction.com www.rotobalecompaction.ca
Canadian manufacturer of waste and recycling compactors and vertical balers. Booth # 1034
✪ RTS RETAIL
1027 Industrial Place
St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0
T: (800) 663-2803
E: dnorley@rtscompaniesinc.com www.rtsretail.com
RTS Retail has a full line of kiddie carts, cart corrals, merchandising products and fixtures as well as sanitation essentials. Custom design programs also available. Booth #1504
RUDOLPH FOODS COMPANY INC.
1100 Parker Square, Ste. 250, Flower Mound, TX, 75028
T: (484) 986-5196
E: mforbes@rudolphfoods.com www.southernrecipesmallbatch.ca
Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds. Be Big. Be Bold. Be Adventurous. Low Carb. KetoFriendly, Gluten Free. Collagen Protein. GREAT FLAVOURS. Booth #734
104, Opaesan-ro 3-gil, Seongbuk-gu Seoul, Seoul, 2737
T: (822) 940-3455
E: jyong@samyangfoods.com www/samyangfoods.com
Samyang Foods introduces a variety of products, including the Samyang-ramen Brand, the world-popular spicy noodles Buldak brand, and the new dried noodles brand Tangle. Booth #1338
SAPUTO DAIRY PRODUCTS CANADA GP
101 Royal Group Crescent Vaughan, ON, L4H 1X9
T: (604) 444-7344
E: public.saputo@saputo.com www.saputo.ca
Manufacture/distributor of a vast range of fluid/cultured dairy products and specialty cheeses. Some of our brands include Neilson, Milk2Go, Armstrong and New plant based Vitalite! Booth #1419
161 John Roberts Road South Portland, Maine, 4106
T: (905) 770-0052
E: ashapiro@rsvp.com
www.rsvp.com
Sellers publishes RSVP®, Wicked Funny® and High Note® greeting cards, 200+ calendars, gift & trade books, and High Note® Premium Planners & Stationery.” Booth #614
SERVICECHANNEL
800-515 Legget DR. Ottawa, ON, K2K 3G5
T: (514) 569-7732
E: info@servicechannel.com www.servicechannel.com
ServiceChannel is the #1 SaaS platform for facilities management by multilocation brands. Our marketplace provides unprecedented transparency, efficiency, automation and insight to all participants. Booth #410
2425 Matheson Blvd. East, 8th Floor Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5K4
T: (416) 419-3296
E: remery@shelfedgesolutions.com www.shelfedgesolutions.com
Shelf Edge Solutions, a full-service provider of electronic shelf labels and related store technology solutions. Discover your return on investment with electronic shelf labels today. Booth #834
SHINY STAR CANADA LTD
McPherson Street, MARKHAM, ON, L3R 3L3
T: (647) 608-4966
E: jayhe@shinystarcanada.com www.shinystarcanada.com
Asian Food Importer, Wholesaler and Distributor; Specific in Filipino Food. Brand Kopiko, Mogu Mogu, San Miguel, S&W KARA Booth #402
3565 rue Jarry Est Montreal, QC, H1Z 4K6
T: (514) 839-2502
E: mcournoyer@sirsolutions.com www.sirsolutions.com
SIR Solutions is a Canadian leader in point-of-sale software and integrated innovations (self-checkouts, E-commerce, electronic labels) for more than 25 years. Booth #1524
1020 64 Avenue NE Calgary, AB, T2E 7V8
T: (438) 459-1058
E: alexa.law@sobeys.com www.sobeyswholesale.com
Sobeys Wholesale is a progressive Canadian food distribution group committed to offering our customers quality products and services in a mutually beneficial partnership. Booth #1209
SOTOS LLP
180 Dundas St West, Suite 1200 Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Z8
T: (416) 977-0007
E: info@sotos.ca www.sotosllp.com
Canada’s leading franchising, licensing and distribution law firm Booth #603
IICING FLAVOUR SHOTS
BY SPIIK INC.
420 Main St E #495 Milton , ON, L9T 5G3
T: (647) 270-7285
E: info@iicing.ca www.iicing.ca
iiCiNG is a liquid flavour enhancer you squirt into your alcohol, or non alcoholic beverage to give it a boost of flavour. Zero cals/sugar. Booth #424
✪ SPRUCEWOOD
HANDMADE COOKIE CO. 628 Ontario Street COBOURG, Ontario, K9A 3C4
T: (905) 372-0707
E: info@sprucewoodbrands.com www.sprucewoodbakery.com
Artisan shortbread cookies and savoury biscuits. Nut free Bakery, diabetic-friendly flavours Longest natural shelf life Come and sample; see new products at our booth. Booth #1636
ST-ALBERT CHEESE CO-OP INC.
150 St-Paul, CP/PO Box. 30 St-Albert, Ontario, K0A3C0
T: (613) 297-7171
E: info@fromagestalbert.com www.fromagestalbert.com Fresh and aged cheddar. Booth #1640
STM DISPLAY SALES INC.
2230 meadowpine boulevard Mississauga, ON, L5N 6H6
T: (905) 814-5252
E: info@stmdisplays.com www.stmdisplays.com
STM Display Sales is your source for Store Fixture/POP Display needs from steel shelving, slat wall, gondola systems, snap frames, hooks, to custom acrylics. Booth #1024
SUNSHINE FARMS
30043 Jane rd
Thamesville, Ontario, N0P2K0
T: (519) 692-4416
E: info@picklesplease.ca www.picklesplease.ca
We offer Conventional and certified organic pickled products. Everything is grown and processed in Canada Branded and private label available. Booth #1744
TASSOS FOODS INC
3621 Lakeshore Blvd west Unit 312 Etobicoke, Ontario, M8W 4W1
T: (416) 949-1766
E: sgeorgopoulos@rogers.com www.tassosfoods.com
we have Sauces, BBQ,Thai, Vegetarian and Gluten free Vegan, Vegan non GMO-mayo like no eggs Tartar - NO EGGS Cajun spice. Booth #1627
✪ TASTE OF NATURE FOODS INC
230 Ferrier Street
Markham, Ontario, L3R 2Z5
T: (905) 415-8218
E: craig.stuart@tasteofnature.com www.tasteofnature.com
Our organic bars are non-GMO project verified, certified gluten-free, and made in Canada only with real ingredients. Booth #1743
THE COCA COLA COMPANY
355 king street east Toronto, Ontario, M5A1L1
T: (514) 618-6835
E: consumer.relations@coca-cola.com www.coca-cola.ca
We bring people the brands and beverages that make everyday moments more enjoyable.
Booth #1409
THE GREAT SPIRITS BAKING COMPANY LLC
103 W. Lockwood Ave. Suite 202
St. Louis , MO, 63119
T: (314) 714-6056
E: mike@greatspirits bakingcompany.com www.greatspiritsbakingcompany.com
DELECTABLE BAKED GOODS GREAT EXPERIENCES SPIRITED CELEBRATIONS
SUPERIOR QUALITY serving up good times with The Great Spirits Baking Company helps you make every occasion —big or small.
Booth #734
THE J.M. SMUCKER CO.
80 Whitehall Dr
Markham, ON, L3R 0P3
T: (905) 940-7210
E: kyle.cygelfarb@jmsmucker.com www.smuckers.ca
The J.M. Smucker Co. is proud to introduce new Folgers Coffee, Robin Hood 00 Style Pizza Flour, Milk bone Stacked, and more! Booth #1019
THE LAMB COMPANY
10 Shorncliffe Rd, Etobicoke Toronto, ON, M9B 3S3
T: (416) 526-1996
E: eventca@thelambcompany.com www.thelambcompany.com
For over 50 years, The Lamb Company has been the leading North American supplier of grass fed lamb, grass fed beef, and venison. Booth #728
✪ THE LOW CARB CO 281 Heath St E Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1T3
T: (647) 981-9793
E: jack@thelowcarbco.ca www.thelowcarbco.ca Smart. Healthy. Delicious. Booth #435
THINKCOLD SOLUTIONS
140-7885 North Fraser Way Burnaby, BC, V5J 5M7
T: (866) 813-7757
E: info@thinkcold.ca www.thinkgs.ca/thinkcold ThinkCold Solutions offers a fresh take on an industry frozen in time. Powered by VebaBox, we offer an innovative approach to Cold Chains of tomorrow. Booth #803
TIMES INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (PVT) LTD
162, 2/2, Mahavidyalaya Mawatha, Colombo 13, Western, 1300
T: (077) 108-3241
E: victor@timesint.com www.timesint.com
We are one of major spices export company in Sri Lanka and our main products are Cinnamon, Pepper, Cloves, Nutmeg, Mace and coconut products, etc. Booth #1127
TRAJECTORY BEVERAGE PARTNERS
435 North Service Rd W Oakville, Ontario, L6M4X8
T: (905) 351-8613
E: pseeger@trajectorybev.com www.trajectorybeverages.com
A Canadian company proudly owning and representing a variety of award-winning wines, beers and spirits such as Josh Cellars and 20 Bees Wines.
Booth #835
✪ TREE OF LIFE CANADA
6185 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario, L5R3W7
T: (416) 317-6078
E: customercare.mississauga@treeoflife.com www/treeoflife.ca
We are curators of unique brands, bringing elevated food and beverage experiences to Canadians.
Booth #1108,1108A
TRG CANADA
815 Middlefield Rd. Scarborough, ON, M1V 2P9
T: (440) 471-8098
E: marketing@trgsolutions.com www.trgsolutions.ca
TRG solves complex operational challenges by pairing your organization with bold endpoint solutions designed to streamline your operational efficiency.
Booth #1715
TRIO BAKERY INC
3750A Laird Road #2-5 Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 0A
T: (647) 224-4227
E: mdkesler@triobakery.ca www.triobakery.ca
We are combining great quality of local produces, old world recipe and fully automated production for delicious taste in every serving of our borek. Booth #1633
✪ TROUW NUTRITION CANADA INC
600 James St S
St Marys, Ontario, N4X 1C7
T: (905) 741-7896
E: mike.williams@trouwnutrition.com www.trouwnutrition.ca/en-ca/ companionpets/
Trouw Nutrition Canada Inc is premium pet food manufacturer in St Marys Ontario Canada. We produce and sell Nutri Choice Dry Dog and Cat Food. Booth #414
88 East Beaver Creek, Unit 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 4A8
T: (403) 909-2652
E: customerservice@ truenorthnutrition.com www.truenorthnutrition.com
For 25+ years, True North Nutrition has provided Canadian Retailers with Industry Leading Performance Nutrition: Featuring Built Bar, Mars Protein, Axe & Sledge, ammoth Protein Bar. Booth #430
Conference 9:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:30PM
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10650 113 street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3H6
T: (780) 298-6411
E: sean@trufflesystems.io www.trufflesystems.io
Truffle GoBox; the next step in the evolution of & Click and Collect & Creates a seamless, safe, and effective system for grocery pickup. Booth #512
175 SUN PAC BLVD UNIT 4
BRAMPTON, Ontario, L6S 5Z6
T: (905) 846-8886
E: Maurizio@tuttogourmet.com www.tuttogourmet.com
Importers and distributors of top Italian food brands as well as local cheese manufacturers. Booth #1509
TWI FOODS INC.
40 Shaft Road
Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W4M2
T: (647) 865-5925
E: info@crispyjustbaked.com www.crispyjustbaked.ca
A leading manufacturer of Ethnic and Mainstream top quality baked products such as Naan, Roti, Cakes, Cookies, Muffins, and other specialty items. Booth #1626
1050 Canboro Rd
Fenwick, Ontario, L0S1C0
T: (905) 892-4766
E: contact@ufdcanada.com www.ufdcanada.com
We offer a variety of goods including cut flowers, greens, plants, Christmas greens, bouquets and home and garden decor. We strive to anticipate and satisfy! Booth #406
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
50 Stone Rd E
Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
T: (226) 218-7137
E: recruit@uoguelph.ca www.uoguelph.ca/coop
Canada’s Food University is your contact for hiring students & alumni from +90 majors. Drop by & discover how easy it is to hire! Booth #1327
703 West Madison Street Waterloo, WI, 53594
T: (608) 334-1880
E: ericg@vanholtenpickles.com www.vanholtenpickles.com
We are the family-owned maker & manufacturer of the original Pickle-InA-Pouch Fat Free, Low Calorie, Low Carb, No Trans Fats, Kosher Certified, Cholesterol Free, Vegan, Booth #734
#21 6809 Kirkpatrick Cres.
Saanichton, BC, V8M1Z8
T: (236) 992-9118
E: info@vanillablossom.com www.vanillablossom.com
Vanillablossom Flavors is a Canadian small business on Vancouver Island, offering premium vanilla, flavour products and spices. Booth #416
11 765 4 R.D.P
Montreal, QC, H1E 3C2
T: (514) 648-4552
E: claude.gagne@villaravioli.com www.villaravioli.com
We offered wide selection of stuffed pasta with cheese, meat, vegetables, meat less, tofu, etc., Tortellini, Ravioli, Manicotti, Cannelloni and many other. Booth #422
VON SLICK’S FINISHING TOUCH MADE WITH REAL BUTTER 84086 RD 3N
Sprague, Manitoba, R0A 1Z0
T: (204) 381-6818
E: info@vonslicks.ca www.vonslicks.ca
Von Slick’s offers six different finishing butter flavours. We sell the tubes frozen and packaged in an ecofriendly paper push tube. Booth #408
WANZL NORTH AMERICA
700 Technibilt Drive Newton, North Carolina, 28658
T: (847) 275-4231
E: CustomerService.US.NEW@wanzl.com www.wanzl.com/na
Wanzl is the leading global supplier of B2B solutions for Retailers and offers a portfolio of diverse products, solutions, and innovations. Booth #619
✪ WHOLESOME CRAVINGS 103 Manville Rd Scarborough, Ontario, M1L4H9
T: (416) 725-9474
E: info@wholesomecravings.ca www.wholesomecravings.ca
Our premium grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, and wraps are perfect for people on the go who want to eat well without sacrificing flavour or time.
Booth #1631
PRIVATE LIMITED
152G, Meepavita
Udamapitigama, Dompe Western Province 11680
T: (071) 399-2673
E: nishantha@worganaturals.com www.worganaturals.com
Innovative partner for preserved tropical fruits/vegan food from Sri Lanka, with certified organic and ethical standards to bringing you the best from the nature. Booth #1127
WORKPLACE SAFETY & PREVENTION SERVICES
5100 Creekbank Road, Suite 300 Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A1
T: (289) 544-8048
E: customercare@wsps.ca www.wsps.ca
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services™ is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. Booth #1603
✪ ZOE IMPORTS INC.
806 Rue de la Falaise
Pincourt, QC, J7W 0H5
T: (514) 823-4030
E: zoeoliveoil@gmail.com www.zoeoliveoil.com
Producer of Gourmet olive oil From Greece and Importer of Gourmet Foods from Europe. Zoë products are Perfect for the retail food Industry. Booth #427
Colour Innovations/ Raining Brand & Design
Canadian Grocer
Empowered Brand Marketing geekspeak Commerce
Chicken Farmers of Canada
EcoTank Canada
Ontario Pork
Ketchum Manufacturing Inc. Instacart
Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI)
Grocery Business Magazine
Western Grocer magazine
Canada Beef
JRTech Solutions
Truffle Systems
Just Instruments Inc.
Danavation Technologies Corp.
Mirvik Uniforms & Merchandise
N’Take Custom Bags & Products by Syracuse Enviro Group
The Great Spirits Baking Company LLC
Famous Potato Rolls and Bread
Quaker Bakery Brands Inc.
Manoucher Fine Foods Inc.
Affinity Group
Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.
TWI Foods Inc.
Gala Bakery
Pie - Wood Fired Pizza Joint
BIMBO CANADA
Mom’s Best Gourmet Foods
Novation Foods Inc.
Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co.
BARCODING EQUIPMENT/SySTEMS
TRG Canada
CROSSMARK Canada Inc.
Concord National LLP
Procter & Gamble
Trajectory Beverage Partners
McClelland Premium ImportsBeer and Non-Alcoholic Beer
Cider Keg
FCC
BEvERAGES
iiCiNG Flavour Shots by Spiik Inc.
Color Brands
Muskoka Brewery
Door County Coffee Advantage Solutions
JFAZ Corporation
Dairy Fountain Inc.
Clearsips
DoBusiness JAMAICA
Danone Canada
A Lassonde Inc.
THE COCA COLA COMPANY PepsiCo Canada
Sellers Publishing Avanti Press, Inc.
General Mills
CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT
Pan-Oston Ltd.
COFFEE & TEA
BASILUR TEA
Door County Coffee Kraft Heinz
Alfa Cappuccino Imports Inc.
The J.M. Smucker Co.
Habasha Coffee
The J.M. Smucker Co.
Northern Dancer Sales & Marketing Inc.
Samyang Foods
Hot Mamas Foods Inc.
Tassos Foods Inc.
Color Brands
OIC FOODS
Redfrog Enterprises Ltd.
PIM Brands Canada
JAYALANKA SUPPLIERS
Morris National Inc.
Brittles `n More Ltd
Sotos LLP CIS Group Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
EggSolutions
L. H. Gray and Son
Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP Lactalis Canada
Burnbrae Farms Ltd.
Motorola Value Added Distributor
Sobeys Wholesale
Redfrog Enterprises Ltd.
Local e-Mart
JAABCO GLOBAL INC
Peak Performance Products Inc.
United Floral Distributors
Conglom ThinkCold Solutions
Dyna-Pro Environmental
BDC
Federated Insurance Company of Canada Bank of Montreal
FMS SOLUTIONS
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Conference 7:00AM – 11:00AM Trade Show 11:00AM – 4:00PM
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FOODS: DRy
Italpasta Limited
Acosta
Samyang Foods Co., Ltd.
FOODS: ETHNIC
Shiny Star Canada Ltd.
Karmali’s
Cavendish Farms
FOODS: FROZEN
Kawartha Dairy
Happy POps
McCain Foods
Alsafa Foods Canada Ltd.
Lola’s Latin Food
Villa Ravioli
Trio Bakery Inc
Tree of Life Canada
Von Slick’s Finishing TouchMade with Real Butter
FOODS: HEALTH
Wholesome Cravings
FOODS: KOSHER
Jakeman's Maple Products
FOODS: NATURAL/ ORGANIC
Henry’s Tempeh
Taste of Nature Foods Inc. Sunshine Farms
Cha’s Organics
FOODS: PREPARED
Dennis’ Horseradish
FOODS: SNACK
Fun Tyme Foods Ltd.
From Farm
FOODSERvICE
Costco Business Centre
GBS Foodservice Equipment Inc.
Out of the Box Packaging
Henry’s Tempeh
FOODS: SPECIALTy
County Fare
Eat Just, Inc.
Zoe Imports Inc.
Prelam
Liv’n Green Corp.
Greenlabs Chemical Solutions
IMPORT/EXPORT
NDC Exports (Pvt) Ltd.
Times International Services (Pvt) Ltd.
LABELLING & PRICING EQUIPMENT
A Smart Label Solutions Inc.
DIGI Canada Inc.
Shelf Edge Solutions
MATERIAL HANDLING & BACKROOM EQUIPMENT
Wanzl North America
MEAT: BEEF
Riz Brands Inc.
The Lamb Company Arneg Canada
MEAT PROCESSING
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. PACKAGING
CiMa-Pak Corporation
Ishida Canada Inc.
Enjay Converters
On Green Go Solutions
PAPER PRODUCTS
Kruger Products L.P.
PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
Trouw Nutrition Canada Inc.
POS SySTEMS & EQUIPMENT
PRIvATE LABEL
Hussmann Canada Inc.
Moneris
SIR Solutions
PRIvATE LABEL
Plantein Canada
Caledon Farms
REFRIGERATION
Kysor Warren Epta
Lagoon Seafood
CANADIAN FISHING COMPANY
SECURITy SySTEMS
Marketing Impact Limited
Howell Data Systems
SINANGE
JRTech Solutions
SPICES
Vanillablossom Flavors
Hela Spice Canada
STORE FURNISHINGS & DESIGN
DRAKKAR INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
SUSTAINABLE BAGS PACKAGING
PECO Pallet, Inc.
TECH/IT ServiceChannel Rivercity Innovations Globe POS Systems
Food Export Northeast/Midwest
TRAINING EDUCATION
University of Guelph
Rotobale Compaction Solutions Inc.
In-Store Water Systems Inc.
Instore Products LTD.