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February 22, 2012 via MailChimp
CFIGFCEI: One Month Left for Early Bird Rates! Register Now for Grocery Showcase West 2012 - http://t.co/ZcTOXgD5
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: 2012 marks CFIG's 50th year and on April 22 & 23 the 'who's who' of the industry will be in Vancouver for GSW to help celebrate! #CFIG50
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: New CFIG Committee Tackles Payment Issues http://t.co/kNn7xOx4 #CFIG50
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Coast To Coast: Connecting Members Across The Country. http://t.co/LHawkcaE #CFIG50
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: The May 2012 issue of the Independent Grocer is in the mail now. On the Cover, HY Louie's Gary Sorenson! http://t.co/0uVxVjGs #CFIG50
February 22, 2012
There`s Something About Gary
Gary Sorenson is your ordinary Canadian. Modest, low-key, and humble. In his career, Gary has worked with, learned from and influenced three of Canada`s greatest grocery entrepreneurs. He`s proven to be a valuable contributor to any company he`s been associated with, earning him the respect of his peers as a man of action who does nothing else but produce positive results. There`s no denying that there`s something about Gary.
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February 22, 2012
Coast To Coast
Connecting Members From Across Canada
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February 22, 2012
New CFIG Committee Tackles Payment Issues
There is probably no issue more important to our retail members than that of how you are paid! That is the reason that over the past two years, CFIG has made the Payments Issue a top priority of our advocacy efforts on your behalf.
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February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Registration is NOW OPEN for Grocery Showcase West 2012! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of what will be a great event! CFIG.ca #CFIG50
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Chesley Grocery Store is on Facebook! 'Like" them at http://t.co/qTADs9bn #CFIG50
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Congrats to all! RT "@QualityFoodsBC We’ve requalified as a Gold Standard winner! Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies! http://t.co/KKC7pmGG"
February 22, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – Certain TOUR EIFFEL brand PARISIAN COOKED HAM may contain dangerous bacteria or parasites http://t.co/IF7gyg3g
February 21, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: You don't want to miss featured speaker, former Canucks captain Trevor Linden at GSW 2012! Register NOW at http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 21, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Quality Foods Announces Partnership With Jim Pattison http://t.co/jTbnvXLO
February 21, 2012
Quality Foods Announces Partnership With Jim Pattison
Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2012, Quality foods announced on February 17 that Jim Pattison, owner of the Overwaitea Foods and Save-On Foods chains, is now a partner in Vancouver’s Quality Foods.
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February 21, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @PusateriFruit: Starting 2 weeks today, the "GREAT GROCERY GIVE-AWAY" -chance to win your weekly groceries FREE, subject to rules! ht ...
February 21, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Happy to announce W. Brett Wilson as GSW 2012 keynote speaker! Register NOW to be a part of this great event! http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 21, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – Certain TOUR EIFFEL brand PARISIAN COOKED HAM may contain dangerous bacteria or parasites
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Charcuterie La Tour Eiffel are warning the public not to consume the Tour Eiffel brand Parisian Cooked Ham described below because the product may be contaminated with dangerous bacteria or parasites.
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February 18, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN COUNTRY MORNING BRAND BEEF BURGER & NO NAME BRAND CLUB PACK BEEF STEAKETTES MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and New Food Classics are warning the public not to consume certain Country Morning Beef Burgers, and no name Club Pack Beef Steakettes described below, because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
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February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @LongosMarkets: Did you know? Longo's historical fun facts! http://t.co/QI8YQ7Hu
February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @446summerhill: See what's keeping us standing for over 57 years! http://t.co/Df4yZSEV
February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Grocery Showcase West 2012 is coming April 22 & 23 to the Vancouver Convention Centre! Visit http://t.co/ARMLrifk for more info #CFIG50
February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Stop Fair Guide’s Tactics: http://t.co/HaRB9wS5
February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: CFIG was honoured to present General Mills Canada their copy of the 50th Anniversary book yesterday! http://t.co/QaNZbMti #CFIG50
February 17, 2012
50th Anniversary Book Presentation At General Mills Canada
On Thursday, February 16, 2012 John F.T Scott, President and CEO was invited to speak to the staff at General Mills Canada in Toronto, ON. Afterwards, he presented the CFIG’s 50th anniversary book to Dave Homer, President and Doug McGillivray, VP of Sales of General Mills Canada.
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February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @vinelandrsrch: Follow @VCIF2012 for info on upcoming 2-day agri-food value chain forum -www.vcif2012.com for speakers program and fo ...
February 17, 2012
AMENDED ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED MILK IN CERTAIN SWEETS FROM THE EARTH BRAND CAKES
The public warning issued on Feb 10, 2012 has been amended to include additional formats of the affected lot codes.
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February 17, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT - CERTAIN LIN’S FARM BRAND HONEY PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN SULFONAMIDE ANTIBIOTIC DRUG RESIDUE
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Israel’s Judaica Centre, also known as Israel Book and Gift, are warning people with allergies to sulfonamides not to consume the Lin’s Farm brand honey products described below because they may contain harmful sulphonamide antibiotic drug residue.
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February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Visit the Retailers Lounge in the CFIG Members Centre at GSW 2012 for a special view into the past 50 years! http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 17, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: For information on exhibiting at Grocery Showcase West 2012, contact our sales department through http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 17, 2012
EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED MILK IN CERTAIN SWEETS FROM THE EARTH BRAND CARROT CAKE
The public warning issued on February 10, 2012 has been expanded to include additional lot codes.
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February 16, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: The 2012 Grocery Showcase West trade show is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of innovative retailing! Register online NOW CFIG.ca #CFIG50
February 16, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Thanks to #NGA for their gracious hospitality this week at the NGA Show! What a great event! Hope you enjoy the book! http://t.co/yv4yvR9B
February 16, 2012
50th Anniversary Book Presentation At The NGA Show
On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Brent Battistelli, Chair and John F.T Scott, President and CEO were on hand at the National Grocers Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada to present the CFIG’s 50th anniversary book to Peter Larkin, N.G.A. President & CEO and Joe Sheridan, N.G.A. Chair.
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February 16, 2012 via Twitter for iPhone
CFIGFCEI: RT @foodbankscanada: Please join us as we work to eliminate hunger in Canada - sign the pledge at http://t.co/uf8IFkW2 #foodbankscanada
February 16, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Value Chain Innovation Forum 2012: The Why and How of a Successful Agri-Food Business in the 21st Century, April 3 & 4. http://t.co/5wtN98jI
February 16, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: 100% Innovation, 4 Venues, 300+ Exhibits & 4000+ Participants. Register NOW for Grocery Showcase West 2012 at http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 14, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Congratulations to Derrell Jones who will be taking over as President of the Overwaitea Food Group on March 9! http://t.co/YFa8w4Dh #CFIG50
February 14, 2012
Overwaitea Food Group Announces It's New President
With the upcoming retirement of Steve Van Der Leest, the Overwaitea Food Group has announced their new President will be Darrell Jones effective March 9, 2012. CFIG congratulates Darrell on his new position and look forward to working with him and the balance of the good folks at OWFG! To read the OWFG offical release, click 'more info'.
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February 14, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: GSW 2012 is nearly 80% sold out! Contact our sales department TODAY before its too late! http://t.co/ARMLrifk for full details #CFIG50
February 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Chock full of innovation since 1962! Grocery Showcase West 2012 is coming April 22 and 23! Register NOW at http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Get Involved In The CFIG National Student Exchange Program http://t.co/fO0Subzf #CFIG50
February 13, 2012
CFIG National Student Exchange Program
The Grocery Industry is a booming business and the future of the trade lies within our youth. To raise awareness of the great career opportunities that exist within the grocery industry, CFIG is again organizing a summer student exchange program.
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February 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Kruger Products Clean Up At The 2012 Cassies Awards http://t.co/FI7BDbDH
February 13, 2012
Kruger Products Clean Up At The 2012 Cassies Awards
Kruger Products has been recognized for outstanding marketing campaigns at the Cassies Awards 2012 for both English and French advertising. Taking home two Golds and three Silver, Kruger has won more Cassies awards in packaged goods over the past 10 years than anyone else!
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February 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: You don't want to miss featured speaker, former Canucks captain Trevor Linden at GSW 2012! Register NOW at http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - bunches of fenugreek leaves may be contaminated with the toxic weed senecio vulgaris http://t.co/yoPE3U0N
February 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT - undeclared milk in certain Canadian Hazelnut brand dark chocolate products http://t.co/nI0YbA53
February 11, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - BUNCHES OF FENUGREEK LEAVES MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH THE TOXIC WEED SENECIO VULGARIS
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fruiticana Produce Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain bunches of Fenugreek leaves because they may be contaminated with a toxic weed Senecio vulgaris.
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February 10, 2012
GSW 2012 Guest Speakers Have Been Announced!
The Tradeshow Of Champions, Grocery Showcase West 2012! April 22 and 23, Vancouver Convention Centre
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February 10, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT - undeclared milk in certain Canadian Hazelnut brand dark chocolate products http://t.co/nI0YbA53
February 10, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED MILK IN CERTAIN CANADIAN HAZELNUT BRAND DARK CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canadian Hazelnut Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the Canadian Hazelnut brand chocolate products described below. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the labels.
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February 10, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Registration is NOW OPEN for Grocery Showcase West 2012! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of what will be a great event! CFIG.ca #CFIG50
February 10, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Happy to announce W. Brett Wilson as GSW 2012 keynote speaker! Register NOW to be a part of this great event! http://t.co/ARMLrifk #CFIG50
February 10, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED MILK IN CERTAIN SWEETS FROM THE EARTH BRAND CAKES
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ilana Robyn Foods Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the Sweets From The Earth brand products described below. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the labels.
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February 9, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Steve van der Leest Retirement Celebration will be held on Mar 1 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. To join us there, visit: http://t.co/jvRFpSLk
February 9, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: The Tradeshow Of Champions, Grocery Showcase West 2012 is coming April 22 & 23 to the Van. Convention Centre! CFIG.ca for more info #CFIG50
February 8, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT – undeclared egg, milk and wheat in certain Bin Bin brand Spicy Snow Rice Crackers http://t.co/JOQQZqrl
February 8, 2012
EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED EGG, MILK AND WHEAT IN CERTAIN BIN BIN BRAND SPICY SNOW RICE CRACKERS
The public warning issued on January 30, 2012 has been expanded to include another product and additional allergens.
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February 7, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Online Registration Now Open for Grocery Showcase West 2012! http://t.co/rXg0IZBH #CFIG50
February 7, 2012 via MailChimp
CFIGFCEI: Registration Now Open for Grocery Showcase West 2012 - http://t.co/k5Otml66
February 7, 2012 via MailChimp
CFIGFCEI: Registration Now Open for Grocery Showcase West 2012 - http://t.co/nVTFqv6q
February 7, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – certain finely ground beef from New Middleast Supermarket may contain E. coli o157:h7 bacteria http://t.co/IHaSjktx
February 7, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT –CERTAIN FINELY GROUND BEEF SOLD FROM NEW MIDDLEAST SUPERMARKET, 1755 BANK STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and New Middleast Supermarket, 1755 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON are warning the public not to consume the finely ground beef described below because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
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February 6, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – certain Milford Bay smoked trout fillet may contain listeria monocytogenes http://t.co/a1bGJyQx
February 6, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – certain dry sausage sold at Livno Meats Retail in Hornby, ON may contain salmonella bacteria http://t.co/qWsM9go5
February 6, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED PEANUTS IN MIC’S BRAND SESAME BROWN RICE WAFER http://t.co/cSPkZgJD
February 4, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN DRY SAUSAGE SOLD AT LIVNO MEATS RETAIL STORE IN HORNBY, ONTARIO MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Livno Meats are warning the public not to consume the Dry Sausage described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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February 4, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN MILFORD BAY SMOKED TROUT FILLET MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Milford Bay Trout Farm Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Smoked Trout Fillet described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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February 3, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED PEANUTS IN MIC’S BRAND SESAME BROWN RICE WAFER
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Kuo Hua Trading Company Ltd. are warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume Mic’s brand Sesame Brown Rice Wafer described below. The affected product may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label.
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February 2, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: #GIC2012 is in 9 months! We're “Come Home” to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on October 1 & 2. #CFIG50 http://t.co/PSXHpGvH
February 2, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: AMENDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – certain Alkanater brand Tahina may contain salmonella bacteria http://t.co/vS0JaanE
February 2, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – certain Alkanater brand Tahina may contain salmonella bacteria http://t.co/0T3wu7xd
February 1, 2012
AMENDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN ALKANATER BRAND TAHINA MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
The public warning issued on January 31, 2012 has been amended to correct the lot codes on the affected product.
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January 31, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN ALKANATER BRAND TAHINA MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Phoenicia Group are warning the public not to consume the Alkanater brand Tahina described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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January 31, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT – undeclared hazelnut and possibly other tree nuts in Original Gourmet brand Passion Cookies http://t.co/vKhVHJYM
January 31, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED HAZELNUT AND POSSIBLY OTHER TREE NUTS IN ORIGINAL GOURMET BRAND PASSION COOKIES
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Walmart Canada Corp. are warning people with allergies to tree nuts (hazelnuts) not to consume the Original Gourmet brand Passion Cookies described below. The affected product contains hazelnut and may contain other tree nuts which are not declared on the label.
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January 31, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED EGG IN CERTAIN BIN BIN BRAND RICE CRACKERS http://t.co/Rwvb3jfX
January 30, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT – undeclared egg in certain Bin Bin brand snow rice crackers http://t.co/Rwvb3jfX
January 30, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED EGG IN CERTAIN BIN BIN BRAND SNOW RICE CRACKERS
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg not to consume the Bin Bin brand Snow Rice Crackers described below. The affected product contains egg which is not declared on the label.
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January 30, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: URGENT –undeclared soy protein in Aunt Jemima® Frozen Pancakes http://t.co/Q89HNLrq
January 30, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT – undeclared milk and wheat in jelly belly christmas deluxe mix http://t.co/gCNzHGrS
January 30, 2012
EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED EGG IN CERTAIN BIN BIN BRAND RICE CRACKERS
The public warning issued on January 27, 2012 has been expanded to include additional products and to clarify distribution.
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January 27, 2012
Steve van der Leest Is Retiring
Steve van der Leest has been a huge, positive presence to CFIG and we wish him well in his retirement!
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January 27, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Steve van der Leest has been a huge, positive presence to CFIG, we wish him well in his retirement! Read Steve’s note at cfig.ca #CFIG50
January 27, 2012
URGENT – FOOD RECALL ALLERGY ALERT PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SOY PROTEIN IN Aunt Jemima® Frozen Pancakes
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, working in conjunction with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, is recalling certain Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The product may contain soy protein, an undeclared allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy protein may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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January 27, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED MILK AND WHEAT IN JELLY BELLY CHRISTMAS DELUXE MIX
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Winners Merchants International LP are warning people with allergies to milk and wheat not to consume the Jelly Belly Christmas Deluxe Mix described below. The affected product contains milk and wheat which are not declared on the label.
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January 27, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT- certain Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk may contain a cleaning solution http://t.co/tkFp6eFm
January 27, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT- CERTAIN NEILSON TRUTASTE 2% MICROFILTERED PARTLY SKIMMED MILK MAY CONTAIN A CLEANING SOLUTION
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Saputo Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk, with best before date February 12, 2012, described below. This product may be contaminated with a cleaning solution.
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January 26, 2012 via Twitter for iPhone
CFIGFCEI: $19,000 raised for local charities by Galleria! What a great event! http://t.co/OYJU58Yf
January 26, 2012 via Twitter for iPhone
CFIGFCEI: At Galleria's 5th annual Share The Love event! http://t.co/o3BrO9TT
January 26, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @NagoyaWF: We are going to join @CFIGFCEI's Grocery Showcase West in Canada on 22 & 23 Apr 2012. Hope you come see us!! #teamfollowback
January 26, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT – undeclared egg in certain rainbow trout pastries http://t.co/2l9gOnDm
January 26, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED EGG IN CERTAIN RAINBOW TROUT PASTRIES
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to egg not to consume certain Rainbow Trout pastries described below. The affected products contain egg which is not declared on the label.
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January 24, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: New Tru Valu Foods Store Opening Soon! http://t.co/AxoFVLpJ
January 24, 2012
New Tru Valu Foods Store Opening Soon!
Phil Greenhalgh, G.M of Tru Valu Foods announced today that there will be a 5th Tru Value Foods store opening soon
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January 24, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Don't miss your chance to be a part of an historic #GSW2012. Contact the CFIG sales dept. NOW! #CFIG50 http://t.co/YFa8w4Dh
January 24, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Under 3 months away from #GSW2012. Lots of exciting things happening behind the scenes! Look for more updates real soon!
January 23, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Happy Chinese New Year! 迎春接福
January 23, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT – Undeclared allergens in various baked goods http://t.co/sdLUJZBF
January 20, 2012
CFIG Inaugural 50th Anniversary Reception
The first 50th Anniversary reception was held on January 12, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Toronto. The reception was the first of what will be several gatherings, of a year-long celebration of CFIG’s history and strong future across Canada.
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January 20, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Photos from the 50th Anniversary Reception in Toronto. http://t.co/lbQ2iD6U
January 20, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT – UNDECLARED ALLERGENS IN VARIOUS BAKED GOODS
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk or soy or sensitivity to sulphites not to consume the baked goods described below. The affected products may contain allergens which are not declared on the label.
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January 19, 2012 via MailChimp
CFIGFCEI: 90 Days Until the Best Show in the West - Grocery Showcase West 2012 - http://t.co/pQwc6tl5
January 19, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Coca-Cola Refreshments Confirms New President for Canada Operations http://t.co/B2Ti3Bci
January 19, 2012
Coca-Cola Refreshments Confirms New President for Canada Operations
John Guarino brings diverse international and beverage portfolio leadership
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January 19, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: HEALTH HAZARD ALERT rancidity detected in President’s Choice Organics infant cereal http://t.co/XAShT4CI
January 19, 2012
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT RANCIDITY DETECTED IN PRESIDENT’S CHOICE ORGANICS INFANT CEREAL
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Limited are warning the public not to consume President’s Choice Organics infant cereals described below because these products may have an unpleasant rancid odour, or taste. Loblaw Companies Limited is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.
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January 18, 2012 via Safari on iOS
CFIGFCEI: FCPC Members Connect With Independent Grocers http://t.co/sLa3bOfl
January 18, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ConAgra Foods announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire Del Monte Canada. Read the ConAgra release at cfig.ca
January 18, 2012
ConAgra Foods Acquires Del Monte Canada
ConAgra Foods announced on Tuesday, January 17 that they have reached an agreement to acquire Del Monte Canada, a leading provider and marketer of fruits and vegetables in Canada. Read the ConAgra release:
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January 18, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @ChoicesMarkets: Net proceeds from all Choice’s events in January go to local charities. Talk about a good way to get healthy and hel ...
January 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Thanks to those that came out to our first of many 50th Anniversary receptions last night! Hope you enjoy the book... what a night! #cfig50
January 13, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: At FCPC Exec Trade Breakfast CFIG Retailer Panel w/ Cori Bonina, Peter Cavin, Joey Longo, Denis Moncion and Dave Powell http://t.co/Bcifyqz1
January 12, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: ALLERGY ALERT - undeclared milk in certain Whole Foods market dairy free bakery products http://t.co/aOPJSrDn
January 12, 2012
ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED MILK IN CERTAIN WHOLE FOODS MARKET DAIRY FREE BAKERY PRODUCTS
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Whole Foods Market are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Whole Foods Market Dairy Free bakery products, described below. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the labels.
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January 9, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Was honoured to attend Wallace and Carey's 90th Anniversary reception in Vancouver in December! http://t.co/kKaUqFj0
January 9, 2012
Wallace and Carey Celebrate 90 Years!

 

 

Here with Frank Carey, President and CEO of Wallace and Carey and Richard Parkinson Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives for W&C at their 90th Anniversary reception in Vancouver in December.  It was a well-attended and very gracious event for the trade in western Canada.  CFIG salutes the good people at W&C on their milestone achievement!

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January 6, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: RT @vinelandrsrch: Exotic vegetables coming soon from a farmer near you http://t.co/Ki6JXjCp via @globeandmail
January 6, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Congrats to @vinelandrsrch for spearheading world crop research! A great read in today's @globeandmail http://t.co/MAhrUFRf
January 5, 2012 via Twitter for iPhone
CFIGFCEI: RT @ChoicesMarkets: Tonight! Attend Find YOUR Healthy Weight seminar w/Desiree Nielsen, RD from 7-8:30pm at #Kelowna Choices $5 admission
January 5, 2012 via Twitter for BlackBerry®
CFIGFCEI: Congrats to Freson on their DNA verified Alberta Pork deal with Sturgeon Valley - homegrown, hormone and animal by-product free - a winner
January 4, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Still full from the New Year's eve Deli at Commisso's in Niagara - amazing counter with the most hospitable and equally amazing staff!
January 4, 2012 via web
CFIGFCEI: Thanks to Galleria for the delectable Asian Pears over the holiday - unbelievable taste - check them out!
January 1, 2012 via Twitter for BlackBerry®
CFIGFCEI: Happy 50th CFIG!