How CFIG's Gary Sands Takes The Lead Sands discusses leadership lessons and building a stronger industry How independent grocers are navigating uncertainty around tariffs Retailers revise sourcing strategies for produce and highlight homegrown products With tariffs on the horizon, Canada’s food sector urges long-term solutions Industry leaders call for collaboration with government to tackle short-term impacts and build sustainable strategies for the future CFIG reveals 2024 Spirit of the Independent, Life Member and Life Partners Award winners Grocery leaders Tom Shurrie, Giancarlo Trimarchi, Tim Berman and Ingrid and Will Willemsen honoured CFIG promotes Rolster Taylor to VP of sales Taylor previously served as the association's director of sales and operations