CFIG hires former Loblaw executive as director Claudia Solorzano joined the organization in October CFIG honours Dino Bianco and Scott Lorimer The two execs are recipients of the association's 2025 Spirit of the Independent Award and Life Member Designation ‘The Premier misled us:’ Ontario grocers may drop booze plans over fraught alcohol expansion Small food retailers say province is leaving them behind Top 10 in Grocery winners unveiled at Grocery & Specialty Food West 2025 Craft soda, Indian-flavoured fries and protein-packed yogurt among the winning products at the annual trade show CFIG announces new Life Members Saputo’s Peter Bowman and Hammy’s Jim Hamilton recognized Sponsored Get Ready for Grocery’s Biggest Western Conference & Trade Show! GSF has exclusive speakers, more products and networking events 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 1 2 Next Last
