Monday, December 08, 2008
Pepper’s Food Store Inducted into CFIG Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON, Monday, December 08, 2008 - Dave Delchiaro, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) Board of Directors and John F.T. Scott, President and CEO of CFIG, announced Pepper’s Food Store in Victoria, BC, as a 2008 recipient of CFIG’s prestigious Independent Grocer of the Year Hall of Fame Award, marking their induction into CFIG’s Hall of Fame.

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Monday, November 24, 2008
SMALL BUSINESSES FIGHTS TEN CENT BAG GRAB BY CITY
Toronto, ON, Monday, November 24, 2008 - On December 1st, the City of Toronto will vote on the recommendation of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee that requires all retailers to provide customers “at the point of sale” with a discount or rebate of 10 cents for “each single-use plastic retail shopping bag not used by the customer.”

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 Was a Hit!
Toronto, ON, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - Canada’s premier grocery conference and trade show, Grocery Innovations Canada, keeps getting better and better. Both exhibitors and delegates were strong on praise for the event, with many crediting a dynamic speaker line-up featuring Galen G.Weston and Tom Peters, and a strong trade show featuring exciting products and services.

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Friday, November 07, 2008
David Delchiaro is Elected Chair of CFIG
Toronto, ON, Friday, November 07, 2008 - The Board of Directors of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) has elected David Delchiaro of Forest IGA in Forest, Ontario to the position of Chair for 2009.

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Monday, November 03, 2008
2008 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT GROCER OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Toronto, ON, Monday, November 03, 2008 - The evening had everything – red carpet, black tie, a special appearance from Olympic athlete, Adam van Koeverden, and a grand prize giveaway of a 2008 Mustang convertible. The 48th Annual Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards Ceremony was presented on Monday, October 27 in Toronto, in front of a gala audience of over 500 leading grocers and distributors at Grocery Innovations Canada 2008, Canada’s premier grocery conference and tradeshow.

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Friday, October 31, 2008
CFIG Announces 2008 Winner of the Best Bagger Contest
Lively, ON, Friday, October 31, 2008 - Lively’s Janet Villeneuve triumphantly returned to her store, Battistelli's Independent Grocer, victorious at the 4th annual Canadian Best Bagger Competition. Hopes were high as she headed to Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 to compete alongside 23 other motivated contestants.

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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 Sunday, October 26 & Monday, October 27
Toronto, ON, Sunday, October 26, 2008 - “The Canadian grocery industry has changed more dramatically in the last two years than it has in the last ten years.” John F.T. Scott, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Health, wellness, food safety, the environment, aging demographics and economic uncertainties are impacting the way food is prepared, packaged, delivered, priced and marketed.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008
The greening of the grocery store
Toronto, ON, Thursday, October 23, 2008 - As Canadians embrace sustainability in record numbers, they are asking for more accountability from the grocery industry. Food processors have long proven their commitment to making their operations and their products more sustainable …and the evidence can be found at Grocery Innovations Canada 2008.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
New products go back to the land for inspiration ‘Better for you’ & buy local products sweep the grocery store
Toronto, ON, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - Canada’s independent grocers have a healthy year in-store after they load up their supermarket shelves at Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 (GIC). Canada’s premier trade-only grocery show has more than 550 exhibits brimming with new and exciting products.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Best Bagger Competition
Toronto, ON, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - Next week, Newfoundland’s Daniel Perry, along with 23 other highly-motivated competitors, will head to Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 to compete in the 4th annual Canadian Best Bagger Competition.

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Monday, October 20, 2008
Independent grocers ready for changing buying habits
Toronto, ON, Monday, October 20, 2008 - As consumers review their spending habits this fall, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) is confident that its members will retain their share of domestic grocery dollars.

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