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GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA

CANADIAN GROCERY’S LARGEST MEETINGS, EXHIBITION + CONFERENCE EVENT

OCTOBER 25 & 26 2022 | TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE, NORTH BUILDING

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WELCOME TO GROCERy INNOvATIONS CANADA A MESSAGE FROM TOM SHURRIE, PRESIDENT & CEO

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!

TOM SHURRIE

PRESIDENT & CEO, CFIG

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