Golden Pencil Awards accepting nominations for 2023 The annual award recognizes individuals for their outstanding service or contribution to the grocery industry Loblaw inks deal to power Alberta facilities with renewable energy Program promises to cut the company's nationwide enterprise operating emissions by 17% Proposed Canadian grocery code lays out process to resolve disputes, impose sanctions The voluntary code has a number of potential deterrence measures to encourage compliance, such as potentially publicizing "consistent bad behaviour" Loblaw Companies reports $418M Q1 profit, raises quarterly dividend 10% Revenue for the quarter totalled nearly $13 billion, up from nearly $12.3 billion a year earlier Loblaw releases 2022 ESG report Highlights include an 8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and increased representation of women and visible minorities in executive roles Canadian Grocer shortlisted for National Magazine Awards: B2B EnsembleIQ publication nominated alongside Convenience Store News Canada and The Medical Post Loblaw says it’s receiving “concerning” number of cost increase requests from large CPGs Suppliers have increased the company’s product costs by nearly $1 billion in the year to date, the company’s CFO told analysts Sponsored Burnbrae Farms releases 2022 sustainability report Planet Based Foods taps Tarrah White as national sales director Executive will be responsible for retail strategy in the grocery channel Peko Produce finds solution for “peculiar” fruit and vegetables Canadian company hopes to deliver savings to consumers while diverting food waste from landfills First Previous 235 236 237 238 239 Next Last