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Conference: 7:30am–11:00am Trade Show: 11:00am–4:30pm
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Conference: 7:15am–11:00am Trade Show: 11:00am–4:00pm
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Contents
General Info: 3.............CFIG Staff 5.............Welcome Message 7..............General Information 9.............2026 CFIG Board of Directors 9.............CFIG Associate Members’ Council 17............Speakers 26...........Thank You to Our Sponsors Conference & Trade Show: 11............Program Schedule Exhibitor Listings: 19............Exhibitors by Alphabetical Order 21............Exhibitors by Booth 24...........Trade Show Floor Plan
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CFIG Staff Members
RON WELKE
CLAUDIA SOLORZANO
President & CEO
Director, Membership & Programs Member Services
LAURA COLLATON
Senior Vice President & COO GARY SANDS
Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy JARED ROSENBERG
Vice President, Finance & Administration MARTHA MURRAY
Vice President Public Policy & Advocacy
DIANA STEVENSON
Director, Conference & Events SUZANNE REGIMBAL
Account Manager, Member Services MATTHEW BROWN
Manager, Sponsorship & Advertising TYSON SMITH
Representative, Accounts
NANCY KWON
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
JASON CHONG
ROLSTER TAYLOR
CINDY SUH
Vice President, Sales & Operations
Designer, Products Operations Coordinator, Trade Show
ANDREA ALMARZA
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and to the VP of Finance & Administration
2027 Save the Dates! To learn more about the benefits and types of membership (Retail/Associate/Affiliate) contact:
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Welcome to Grocery Innovations Canada A message from Ron Welke, President & CEO Scan the QR code for the Smart Guide to have all of the exhibitor, conference and event information at your fingertips! Welcome to Canada’s premier grocery conference and exhibition, Grocery Innovations Canada! From local and global companies across all categories, A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES is to be discovered this year! The mornings kick off with insights and learnings from experts in the field. From Michael Gregory, BMO Deputy Chief Economist, sharing the outlook for the sector to NielsenIQ’s Carman Allison providing key data on consumer spending, the morning sessions are a must-attend to keep in tune with what’s happening in the industry. The educational sessions at GIC are exclusive and only at this event. Attendees will get practical ways to grow their business and hear about what other best practices other retailers are using in various areas, from store design to category management and operations. In the afternoons, there are plenty of not-to-miss areas on the 140,000-sq.-ft. exhibition floor. Discover products from across the country, including Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Don’t miss the global offerings from South Africa, New Zealand, India, China, Mexico and the U.S., to name just a few. Be sure to check out: Ontario Pavilion—Showcase of regional excellence and innovation. Insights & Innovations Stage—Expert panels and trend talks. FCC Refresh & Recharge Station—A great spot to sample some beverages, network or take a break. First Time Exhibitors Pavilion—Discover new and emerging brands and technologies. Sustainability Sentral Pavilion—Find environmentally friendly products and services. Connect and grow your network over the course of the event starting with the Monday opening reception where all are welcome. There is also the industry tour (CFIG retailers only), along with the Category Connect business meeting program that can help you discover new products and services. The new product showcases at the entrance of the show will provide a glimpse into the newest innovations hitting shelves. After the trade show closes both days, delegates can catch up with colleagues and new business prospects at the networking cocktails. We look forward to connecting with you at GIC 2026! Not to Miss at GIC: Monday, Oct. 26—Opening Reception—5:30pm-7:30pm (All Welcome) TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Hall H
Tuesday, Oct. 27—Networking Cocktail & Merchandising Excellence Awards—4:30pm-6:30pm (All Welcome) TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Hall H | Ballrooms A, B
Wednesday, Oct. 28—Independent Grocer of the Year Awards—5:30pm-9:15pm *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Hall H | Ballrooms A, B
Get ready for business at Canada’s premier grocery conference and exhibition! RON WELKE, PRESIDENT & CEO, CFIG www.facebook.com/CFIGFCEI/
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES—Canadian Grocery's Largest Meetings, Exhibition & Conference Event General Info:
Events:
Registration Hours:
5:30pm–7:30pm Opening Reception
Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) | NORTH Building-650 Dixon Rd.
Sunday, October 25, 2026................... 8:00am—4:00pm Monday, October 26, 2026.................. 8:00am—4:00pm Tuesday, October 27, 2026.................. 7:00am—4:00pm Wednesday, October 28, 2026............ 7:00am—6:00pm
Conference Hours:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026.................. 7:30am—11:00am
Monday, October 26, 2026: Open to all delegates and exhibitors
TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby
Tuesday, October 27, 2026:
4:30pm—6:30pm Merchandising Excellence Awards: Master Merchandiser & Top 10 Awards announced Open to all attendees and exhibitors
TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Ballrooms A, B
Open to all delegates
Wednesday, October 28, 2026:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026............ 7:15am—11:00am
5:30pm–6:15pm *Independent Grocer of the Year Reception
TCC-NORTH | BALLROOMS A, B
*Pre-registration required for all sessions TCC-NORTH | BALLROOMS A, B
Trade Show Hours:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026......................11:00am—4:30pm
*Pre-registration required for all sessions
TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Ballrooms A, B
6:30pm–9:15pm *Dinner & Awards
TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Ballrooms A, B
TCC-NORTH | Hall I
Wednesday, October 28, 2026................11:00am—4:00pm TCC-NORTH | Hall I
Services:
First Aid Offices
The First Aid Office is located by Hall H wood doors. For any emergency, contact Toronto Congress Centre Building Security (Door 4) at: 416-688-6469
Wheelchair Services
Recommended Attire
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Merchandising Excellence Awards~Smart Casual Conference~Business Casual Trade Show~Business Casual
TCC has one wheelchair on standby in first aid room for emergency purposes.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Evening Dinner & Awards~Business (Black Tie Optional)
Media Office
Badge Colours
Nancy Kwon is the key media contact for Grocery Innovations Canada 2026. All media must be registered before entrance into the trade show. The media office is located beside the trade floor. marketing@cfig.ca
RED–Retailers/Wholesalers GREEN–Manufacturers/Suppliers/ Restaurant/Foodservice YELLOW–Distributor/Importer/Exporter BLUE–Exhibitors GREY–Media
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* Executive Committee
*Ron Welke
*Brian Bradley
*Rick Rabba
*Jim Hamilton
*Brad Fletcher
*Erin Higdon
Joey Bernaudo
Craig Calvin
Gene Coleman
Nathalie Coutayar
Ben Harrack
Neil Kennedy
Adele Kostura
John Pritchett
Mike Sharpe
Debbie Unick
Jason Vesely
President & CEO, CFIG, Toronto, ON
Country Grocer, Victoria, BC
Sharpe’s Food Market, Campbellford, ON
Chair, Stong’s Markets, Vancouver, BC
Coleman Group of Companies, Corner Brook, NL
Federated Co-operatives Ltd., Saskatoon, SK
Vice Chair, The J. Rabba Company Ltd., Mississauga, ON
Member at Large, Denninger's Foods of the World, Hamilton, ON
Treasurer, Hammy’s AG, Ponoka, AB
Pattison Food Group, Langley, BC
Secretary, The Village Grocer, Markham, ON
Sobeys Strathmore, Strathmore, AB
Honourary Past Chair, Powell's Supermarket Ltd., Bay Roberts, NL
Independent Business TGP Federated Co-op Ltd., Edmonton, AB
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, Vaughan, ON
Powell’s Supermarket Ltd., Bay Roberts, NL
Westlock Sobeys, Westlock, AB
Associate Members’ Council
Michael Batke
Peter Bowman
Robert Clarke
Kostas Kapralos
John Kotsopoulos
Joshua Kuehnbaum
Steeve Lamontagne
Tim Lute
Sam Magnacca
Colin Mann
Tim McNerney
Vincent Nadeau
Martin Payant
Tom Szostok
Sr. VP Canada Sales, Procter & Gamble Inc.
VP Customer & Commercial Leadership Organization, Conagra Brands Canada
Vice Chair, Sr. VP Retail & Food Services Sales, Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP
VP & GM, Acosta Canada
Director of Sales, McCain Foods
VP Sales & Market Strategy, Canada, General Mills
VP National Sales, A. Lassonde
Sr. VP National Sales & Consumer Marketing, Coca-Cola Refreshments
VP Sales & Trade Marketing, Sr. VP, Customer Business Smucker Foods of Canada Development-Canada, Maple Leaf Foods
VP Sales, Kraft Heinz Canada
Chair, VP & CCO, Unilever Canada
VP Sales & Head of Canada Sales, Kruger Products LP.
Sr. VP Sales, Lactalis Canada
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VP, Growth, Tree of Life Canada
Lance Wade
CCO, PepsiCo Foods
Traci Wildish
Vice Chair, VP Sales & Marketing-Canada, McCormick Canada
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10:10am–10:50am Economic Outlook: Navigating the Forces Shaping Grocery. Hear from Michael Gregory, BMO Deputy Chief Economist, on the outlook for the sector and what these trends mean for grocery retailers, manufacturers and the supply chain. Sponsored by:
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6:30am–12:00pm Industry Tour: Ontario Food Terminal & Longo’s Queensway
11:00am–4:30pm Trade Show
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12:00pm–3:00pm Category Connect Meetings Pre-registration required
TCC-NORTH | BALLROOMS A, B
5:30pm–7:30pm Opening Reception All exhibitors and attendees welcome
TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby Sponsored by:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Open to all delegates
TCC-NORTH | BALLROOMS A, B
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8:00am–8:30am Annual General Meeting CFIG Updates with President & CEO, Ron Welke 8:35am–9:20am Grocery Code Panel update– Giancarlo Trimarchi, Vince’s Market and John Pritchett, Powell’s Supermarkets join Unilever’s Martin Payant. Moderated by Gary Sands, CFIG. 9:25am–10:05am The GLP-1 Basket Shift: What Shoppers Are Dropping, Adding and Buying Next. Growing GLP-1 adoption isn't just shrinking grocery basket size—it’s rebalancing what goes into it. Join the Path to Purchase Institute’s Cyndi Loza for an exclusive look at new proprietary research revealing how GLP-1 usage has altered shopping habits and gain insights on how to stay ahead of the curve.
1:00pm–1:30pm Advantage Solutions Insights & Innovations Stage Session From Data to Decisions: Building the Connected Grocery Store of Tomorrow. Join Shawn Cunningham, Ravyx, along with Dina Federici, Toshiba; François Labelle, LOC Software; and Erick Dowling, Vusion, to hear how connected technology ecosystems are creating new opportunities for grocery retailers to improve profitability, streamline operations, and better serve today’s evolving shoppers.
Tuesday Evening Event
Open to all registered delegates and exhibitors
TCC-NORTH | Collaboration Corridor | J. Mitchell Lobby | Ballrooms A, B
4:30pm–6:30pm Merchandising Excellence Awards MERCHANDISING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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8:40am–9:15am Store Experience & Layout: Blaine Bringhurst, Market 32/Price Chopper; Jay Highland, WD Partners; Paula Janssen, Janssen's Market; Matthew Rogge, Summerhill Market; Ella Zhuang, Brother Fixtures; Amanda Lai, McMillanDoolittle. Sponsored by:
9:20am–10:05am From Uncertainty to Opportunity: NIQ’s Consumer Outlook for 2027. Ongoing uncertainty is reshaping how consumers define value, set priorities and decide what earns a place in their baskets. This session will explore the forces influencing spending and shopping choices, from evolving financial realities and wellness priorities to the growing role of technology and what they mean for brands and retailers preparing for the year ahead. Presented by Carman Allison, NielsenIQ 10:10am–10:20am Coffee Break Sponsored by:
10:25am–10:55am Workshops
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8:00am–8:30am Boring AI Wins: What Actually Works for The Real World. The AI headlines are all about chatbots and humanoid robots, but the AI that’s actually moving the needle for traditional businesses is unglamorous: better forecasting, fraud detection, smarter procurement, sharper customer insights. Brian Wong will draw on real examples from real venture-backed firms to explore how to apply AI to unsexy, high-ROI problems. This session breaks down how independent grocers can apply the same playbook both internally and externally without needing a data science team or big tech budget. Sponsored by:
ROOM 4 State of Fresh: Hear the key differentiation strategies in FMI’s 2026 State of Fresh report Learn to position fresh foods as a sales driver by spurring customer engagement and shopping appeal. Presented by David Haaf, FMI. ROOM 5 Small Enough to Move Fast: What Independent Grocers Can Do While the Big Chains Are Still Deciding Grocery is being reshaped by forces that favour agility over scale—slow ecommerce adoption across the sector, loyalty programs shifting from generic points to genuine customer relationships, and the emergence of AI agents that shop on customers’ behalf. Uwe Stueckmann of Innovate Marketing will unpack what works and what independent operators can act on immediately without massive enterprise budgets or headcount. ROOM 6 Beyond the Flyer: How Canadian Retailers and Brands Are Winning Back the Value-Driven Shopper Canadian shoppers have changed, with tighter budgets and higher expectations. Join Aeron Lawrence of Flipp Corp. as he walks through real market shifts and case studies, discussing how grocers and CPG brands are adapting to keep shoppers loyal without burning margin. ROOM 7 One Scan, Infinite Possibilities: Why 2D Barcodes Powered by GS1 are Reshaping Grocery The barcode is undergoing its biggest transformation in more than 50 years. Join François Bouchard of GS1 Canada to learn how 2D barcodes are enabling richer product information, greater transparency and enhanced traceability. He’ll also share practical steps required to navigate the change. Sponsored by:
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Speakers at GIC 2026 Carman Allison, VP Industry Insights, NielsenIQ Carman Allison has his finger on the pulse of the CPG marketplace and manufacturers and retailers rely on him to provide insights and solutions they need to make strategic business decisions. François Bouchard, Co-President, GS1 Canada A long-time member of CFIG, former grocery retailer and past chair of the association, François Bouchard brings more than three decades of experience owning and operating retail stores and a virtual grocery shopping platform. Blaine Bringhurst, President, Market 32/Price Chopper Blaine currently serves as President, Market 32/ Price Chopper, one of the operating companies, along with Tops Markets, of Northeast Grocery, Inc and currently directs a chain of over 130 stores and 18,000 teammates in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The Market 32/Price Chopper and Tops Markets merger was finalized in 2021. Erick Dowling, Director of Business Value Creation, Vusion Erick Dowling is the Director of Business Value Creation at Vusion, where he helps retailers identify opportunities to improve operations and drive measurable business results through innovative retail technology. With extensive experience in retail strategy and business value consulting, he develops data-driven approaches that enhance efficiency, improve the shopper experience, and maximize ROI. Dina Federici, Sr. Account Executive, Toshiba Dina Federici is a seasoned retail technology professional with a strong technical background and extensive experience across the retail and fuel industries. At Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, she combines her technical expertise with a strategic, customer-focused approach to build strong partnerships and help leading retailers navigate technology transformation and drive meaningful business value. Shawn Cunningham, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Ravyx At Ravyx, a leader in grocery technology, Shawn Cunningham leverages expertise in omnichannel strategies, inventory optimization, and customer experience to deliver efficiency, growth and sustainable competitive advantage. Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist & Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets Michael Gregory is part of the team responsible for forecasting and analyzing the North American economy and financial markets. He has spent his career working in either economics or financial markets research for firms on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
David Haaf, VP, Fresh Foods, FMI–The Food Industry Association David Haaf is a seasoned food industry executive with more than 30 years of experience across retail, foodservice, and trade associations. Prior to joining FMI, he served as president and CEO of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association. Jay Highland, EVP, Creative, WD Partners Jay Highland's 30 years of retail brand experience encompasses all phases of the retail strategy and design process, solving clients’ real-world business problems via big ideas in brand-right concepting, prototyping, and scaled implementation. Paula Janssen, Owner, Janssen’s Market Paula Janssen is the third-generation owner/ operator of Janssen’s Market in Greenville, Delaware. She serves as the chair of the Delaware Food Industry Council, the vice chair of the Delaware Restaurant Association, and is on the board of the National Grocers Association (USA). Amanda Lai, Associate Partner, Food Industry Practice, McMillanDoolittle Amanda Lai is a sought-after industry speaker on the trends reshaping the retail, grocery, and CPG sectors. She is a recurring guest analyst on Schwab Network, and a regular voice in media including ABC, NPR and CBS. François Labelle, Product Owner, LOC Software François Labelle brings over 25 years of experience in the grocery technology industry, including the last 12 years with LOC Software, making him one of the most knowledgeable voices on grocery software in the industry. His depth of expertise is matched by a genuine passion for the grocery industry, which comes through every customer interaction. Aeron Lawrence, Flipp Corporation Aeron Lawrence spearheads the retail division at Flipp, where he forges strategic partnerships with retailers and brands throughout North America. He has been instrumental in guiding hundreds of retailers in redefining their flyer and merchandising tactics for the digital age. Cyndi Loza, Sr. Editor, Path to Purchase Institute Cyndi Loza has more than a decade of experience tracking commerce marketing and merchandising strategies across top merchants. She spearheads research initiatives that translate shifting trends into actionable strategies for grocers and CPG brands. Martin Payant, VP and Chief Customer Officer, Unilever Canada Martin Payant has been with Unilever for over 28 years. Before assuming his current role, he served as national sales director, overseeing retail operations and grocery, drug and club channels.
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John Pritchett, GM, Powell’s; Sr. Director Retail & IT, Powell Group of Companies John Pritchett oversees enterprise technology across the Powell Group of Companies’ retail, wholesale, and distribution businesses. He is also general manager of Powell’s Supermarkets, leads retail strategy for Atlantic Grocery Distributors, and serves on the board of the CFIG. Matthew Rogge, VP of Operations, Summerhill Market Matthew Rogge is VP of Operations at Summerhill Market, overseeing store operations, merchandising, compliance, and strategic initiatives. A hands-on leader, he focuses on operational excellence, strong execution, and continuous improvement across the business. Matthew is passionate about premium retail, developing teams, improving processes, and creating exceptional customer experiences. Gary Sands, Sr. VP, Policy and Advocacy, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Gary Sands has been with CFIG for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in government at the political level as a chief of staff. He is a recipient of CFIG’s Spirit of the Independent Award and was inducted into Grocery Business’ Hall of Fame in 2025. Giancarlo Trimarchi, President, Vince’s Market Giancarlo Trimarchi is the president of Vince’s Market, an independent grocery chain in Ontario. He has served on the board of the CFIG for several years, culminating as chair from 2021 to 2022. Giancarlo received the 2024 Life Member Award from CFIG . Uwe Stueckmann, Co-Founder, Innovate Marketing Uwe Stueckmann spent more than 13 years at Loblaw Companies Ltd., where he led the growth of PC Optimum into Canada’s largest loyalty program. Today, Uwe is co-founder of Innovate Marketing, a consultancy focused on AI and its impact on commerce. Brian Wong, General Partner, Ascii Ventures Brian Wong is the co-founder and general partner at Ascii Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on investing in “boringtech” companies, typically industrial AI companies. He was formerly co-founder at Kiip, a rewards-based mobile advertising company. Ella Zhuang, Operations Manager, Brother Fixtures Ella Zhuang specializes in integrated fixture design, premium materials, finishes, and cohesive retail environments. She combines North American market insight with hands-on execution to deliver sophisticated, functional, and highly customized retail solutions.
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7 Summits Snacks....................................... 2229A A. Lassonde Inc..............................................1509 ABI Systems Inc.............................................. 209 ABN Group Inc., Purelife Alliance Inc..............507 Acorn Packaging Inc........................................226 Acosta Group....................................1424+1424A Advantage Solutions.....................................2025 aēras water.....................................................2125 Affinity Group Canada.....................................611 AGMD Group................................................. 2235 Allison's Fine Foods Ltd................................ 1827 Alsafa Foods Canada...................................... 902 AM/PM Service............................................... 603 Amerlux.......................................................... 304 ANCAR Canada Ltd.......................505+802+803 Ararat Foods..................................................1002 ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert....................... 218 Ariya Meal Inc. (Ariya Burmese Foods)........2233B Armagh POS Solutions..................................1041 Arneg Canada.................................................1519 Arterra Wines Canada, Inc............................. 909 Asian Legend To Go Inc...................................538 Astor Stainless Steel Products Inc................ 1439 Atwood Heritage........................................... 1632 Avenco Ltd - My Parchment.......................... 839 Axel Kraft International Limited................. 2206 Azureau Wines & Spirits............................... 2219 Bacardi Canada................................................534 Balsam Tahini................................................1844 Bandall Canada Inc......................................... 502 Barbet.............................................................. 222 Barzi Bloom ...................................................2241 Baxter's Bakery.............................................. 1824 Bee Maid Honey.............................................. 630 Bella's Ferment Co........................................1630 Beretta Farms.................................................1743 Beverage World Inc....................................... 1203 Bezrocks Flavoured Ice....................................238 Big Brands Inc..................................................425 Big Chief Meat Snacks Inc............................. 1302 BJ Take Lighting................................................343 Bleu & Bon..................................................... 2103 Bliss Gourmet Baked Goods Inc.................... 606 Blue Monkey................................................. 2028 BMO Bank of Montreal-Business Banking.....1309 Booch.............................................................1946 Boomerangs Foods........................................1940 Bos Smoked Fish Inc.......................................1724 Brady Corporation.........................................1340 Brittles 'n More Ltd....................................... 1838 Brother Fixtures..................................1609+1709 Brother International Corporation................. 210 Bulldog Bag Ltd............................................... 327 Burnbrae Farms Ltd......................................... 918 California Ripe Olives....................................1304 Canada Beverage Marketplace..................... 2243 Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers........2325 Canadian Grocer..............................................746 Canadian Women in Food..............................1919 Casa Bonita Foods Inc................................... 1825 Cavendish Farms........................................... 1033 Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission......................929 Checkpoint Systems, Inc.................................635 Chef Brandz Inc............................................. 1829 Chens Enterprises Corporation....................1028 Chinook Cheese...........................................2231A Chocolats Favoris.......................................1809D
Cinnaroll by CBL Bakeries Ltd.........................325 CIS.................................................................. 1338 CJR Wholesale Grocers......................... 1232+1233 Clio Snacks...................................................... 608 CN Foods Inc.....................................................213 Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd....................1409 Cogent Environmental................................... 204 Coldstream Clear............................................336 Colour Innovations & Raining Brand and Design.....1533 Conagra Brands............................................... 819 Concord National..........................................2109 Conglom......................................................... 1413 Cool Display Solutions.................................... 518 Corrigan Corporation..................................... 936 Costco Business Centre..................................1224 Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company..........1325 Cowbell Brewing Company.......................... 1937 Crafty Ramen................................................ 1645 Crave Cupcakes...........................................2225B Creative POS Ltd.............................................1332 CTS Foods | ATLAS Foods................................ 725 D&D Poultry................................................... 2131 Dairy Fountain & Hewitt’s Dairy.................. 1625 Daisy Intelligence Inc.................................... 2138 Dana Industries..............................................1719 Danone Canada............................................ 1009 Dare Foods Limited.........................................928 Dauphinais..................................................... 1335 DD Beverage & Nutrition............................... 440 Delmar Foods................................................ 1629 Denninger's................................................... 1932 Dennis' Horseradish...................................... 1728 Derlea...............................................................526 Design House Inc.............................................535 Diamond Packaging Supplies Ltd................. 1228 DIGI Canada Inc............................................... 919 Dipitt.............................................................. 2210 Direct Plus Food Group................................... 619 Distribution Canada Inc................................ 1954 Dosch Organic Acres Inc.................................437 Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd.................................... 308 Drakkar International................................... 1502 Dutchman's Gold.......................................... 1839 Dynamic Productions..................................... 444 Dyna-Pro Environmental.............................. 1336 Eastern Cape Development Corporation ... 2005 EATABLE Popcorn...........................................1927 Ecoply Inc.......................................................2303 Edge Food Equipment & Contours Interior Solutions....................................1327 EFI Sales Ltd....................................................1537 Elman's Food Products Ltd.............................202 Empire Distributions Inc.................................736 Enjay Converters Ltd.................................... 2038 Eurodib.......................................................... 2030 Everest Traders.................................................241 Exclusive Brands..............................................703 Express Shopfitters Inc................................... 2311 EZ Passport Studio........................................ 2327 F.U.M Imports Inc. ....................................... 2309 Farah Impex Ltd...............................................935 Farm Credit Canada.......................................1138 Farmery Estate Brewery............................. 2228A Faro Coffee Inc.................................................529 Federated Insurance....................................... 1313 Fintech LLC................................................... 2039 Flipp............................................................... 2139 Floating Leaf Fine Foods Inc.......................2224B
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Kore Training.................................................. 2105 Korea Food Trading....................................... 1344 Kostklip........................................................... 1513 Kraft Heinz Canada........................................1225 Kristapsons Inc................................................224 Kruger Products Inc.......................................1208 Kryos/Mercedes-Benz Mississauga Van Centre.....2011 Labels + Complete Solutions by Printers Plus........312 La Fourmi.......................................................1809 La Presserie ....................................................2119 Lactalis Canada.............................................. 1119 LeBeau Excel..................................................2234 LemonTree Produce Displays..........................938 Level Ground Coffee........................................236 LimeOrder POS..............................................2203 Link Product Solutions Limited ....................2238 Liprinlsi Dynasty Inc......................................1930 LivBon x Chicky Bakes....................................1841 Loblaw's Affiliated Independent.................. 1503 Local Line......................................................... 441 Lord's Hot Sauce Co......................................2207 LSI Enterprises ULC - Jack Links......................739 Ludik Candy.................................................1909E Lynxtill............................................................ 602 Mad Mexican................................................. 1837 Maple Leaf Foods.......................................... 1025 Martel Foods....................................................741 Mary's Brigadeiro.......................................... 1939 Master Dish Dim Sum................................... 1828 McCain Foods (Canada).................................1818 McFadden's Ice Cream................................... 2141 Meat & Livestock Australia............................744 Mickey-Jays................................................. 2233A Mini Melts of Canada...................................... 737 Minus Waste Solutions................................. 2237 Mission Foods................................................2236 Mitsoh......................................................... 2225A Mode Chocolate........................................... 2036 Mokable North America...............................2305 Molisana Imports ........................................ 1542 Molson Coors.................................................. 913 Moneris........................................................... 604 Monster Foods Inc.......................................2229B Moosehead Breweries..................................... 341 Morehouse Foods Canada......................... 1909C Morgan Williams International Inc...............2313 Motorola Value Added Distributor.................1311 Moyy Packaging & Design.............................. 508 Mrakovic Fine Foods Inc................................. 944 MT PAK........................................................... 530 Murgerbon Canada........................................2321 Murray Market National.................................335 Mystique Coffee......................................... 1809A Nam Fruits.......................................................734 National Foods Limited..................................925 National Sunflower Association...................2133 Native Canadian Chip Corporation........... 2226A Neil’s Real Deal................................................239 Nestlé Canada Inc............................................811 New Wave Ice Cream.....................................1732 Nord Distribution........................................... 503 North House Foods Ltd................................. 1528 North South Brands...................................... 1339 Northern Dancer Sales........................... 824+825 Novora Enterprises Inc.................................. 2232 N'Take Custom Enviro Bags...........................1214 Nutra-Fruit.................................................1909H NutriVerde....................................................... 419 OasisMade....................................................... 215 Old Dutch Foods Ltd.....................................1408 Olivia's Cake Pops......................................... 1929 Ontario Beef.................................................. 1525 Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp.................... 954
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Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)...........1735 Ontario Ravioli................................................228 P&H Foods..................................................... 1329 Palm Bites......................................................1646 Pan Asia Food co., Ltd.....................................738 Pan-Oston Ltd............................................... 1303 Pantry Shelf Foods.........................................1136 Pazo Global..................................................... 405 Peace River Honey....................................... 2231B Pebbles Frozen Favourites..............................344 Pelmen Foods................................................ 1938 PepsiCo Canada.............................................1003 Pet Buzz..........................................................1831 Pie Ontario Corp............................................ 1736 Piquancy......................................................... 403 Plant Up Inc................................................... 1924 PMA Canada.....................................................231 Polar Joe......................................................... 1647 Porkshop........................................................1809 PrehKey Tec Inc...............................................2315 Premier Polmarex Inc Canada.......................2035 Prime Deals International Ltd.........................230 Prime Roots.....................................................1141 Procter & Gamble............................................525 ProfIle Wine Group (Barrique-Vinvino-Du Chasse)... 612 Protein Pops Canada..................................... 1933 Pudgyboy's Mini Donuts .............................. 1639 Pudu Robotics US Inc.......................................221 Puresource Natural Products Distributor......235 R&D International Foods Corporation..........2135 Raimac Industries Ltd.................................... 950 Ravyx................................................................625 Rayment & Collins...........................................212 RBC...................................................................628 Real Sweets Bakery Corp............................... 1739 RecycleMe....................................................... 306 Retail Logistics Canada.................................2239 Reunion Coffee Roasters............................... 1730 Reuven International..................................... 840 Rivercity Innovations......................................932 Riz Brands Inc................................................ 1738 RJS Craft Winemaking................................... 1626 Robot Coupe, Filtrox, T&S Plumbing............ 206 Roll With Us Pizza Crusts............................2228B Rotobale Compaction Solutions Inc............. 1132 Royal Classical Agriculture Ltd.......................229 Royal TopCo....................................................1727 RTS Retail........................................................1129 S&B Spice Canada Inc.....................................2221 Salt Spring Coffee Inc..................................... 445 Sana Distributors........................................... 305 Sanwaria Sweets Private Limited.................. 406 Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP................1419 Sayumo Brands............................................... 506 Schaaf Foods Inc............................................1036 Schinkel's Legacy............................................ 1731 Scholtens Candy Inc....................................... 1127 Second Harvest.............................................. 1962 Select Wines Group....................................... 2319 Seller's Publishing...........................................424 Sennco Solutions............................................. 513 Shan Foods Pvt Ltd....................................... 1008 Shasha Bread Company Inc.......................... 1628 Shaw's Ice Cream.......................................... 1637 Shiny Star Canada Ltd.................................... 309 Sicilian Ice Cream............................................750 SIHE International Group.............................. 1638 Simcoe Gases.................................................2202 Simeoni Inc......................................................435 Sinco Food Equipment.................................... 413 Singhania Alu Foil Containers Mfg. Co. ....... 1538 Smart Label Solutions Inc............................... 313
Smart Serve Ontario.......................................952 Smucker Foods of Canada Corp................... 1019 Sobeys Wholesale..........................................1209 Sobrii Non-Alcoholic.......................................345 Solenzi........................................................... 1624 Solera Fleet Solutions.....................................326 Solidviibe....................................................... 1842 Solmaz Foods Inc..........................................2019 Solpak............................................................. 544 Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits...................2127 Spire Systems Inc.............................................524 Spring Creek Quail Farms.............................. 436 Stack Merchandising..................................... 2107 St-Albert Cheese Co-op Inc...........................1641 Starmount Functional Beverages................. 1833 Ste. Anne's Bakery.......................................... 346 STIRCO Insurance Brokers Ltd........................ 614 STM Display Sales.......................................... 1024 Sunshine Pickles............................................. 1741 Suntory Global Spirits..................................... 519 Sushi Pocket.....................................................426 Swastiks Masalas Pickles & Food Products Pvt Ltd ............................. 412 TD Insurance................................................. 2034 TDK Doors...................................................... 240 TFB & Associates...........................................1308 TFF.................................................................. 1926 TFI Foods LTD................................................. 903 The Bannock Factory ..................................2226B The Bee Works................................................ 540 The Case for Wine/Vinexx.............................. 214 The Cider Keg.................................................1944 The MARC Group........................................... 948 The Pallet Book................................................ 219 Thomas Foods International, Canada Ltd. ... 639 Tilton............................................................... 906 Too Good To Go...............................................328 Toundra....................................................... 1909B Tree of Life Canada............................ 1108+1108A Trio Bakery......................................................1931 Trouw Nutrition Canada Inc.........................1960 True North Foods....................................... 2224A True Refrigeration Canada ULC......................702 Tuffy...............................................................2205 Turnstile Security Systems Inc...................... 1530 Tweaker Energy Drink.................................. 2208 UNFI Canada..................................................1950 Unico Inc..........................................................707 Unilever Canada............................................... 711 University of Guelph-Co-operative Education.......1543 V3 Industrial Products.................................. 2204 Vadilal Quick Treat .......................................2024 Van Dyck Fine Foods.......................................338 Via Oliveto Bakery.........................................2307 Vic Store Fixtures........................................... 1133 Villa Ravioli..................................................... 1412 Vio Vinaigrettes - Salad dressing..................1809 Vresh Foods (OG Ghee)...............................2227A Wellington Beverage Group..........................1941 Western Cape Department of Agriculture...............................1803+1903 Western Grocer Magazine..............................438 Williwaw Dog Treats..................................... 1936 Will's Food Inc. ...............................................837 Wing Tak Food Products.................................838 Wonderbrands................................................ 1137 Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)..........................330 WWD Complete | WireWorx Displays........... 407 Yoplait Liberte Canada Co..............................637 Zero Zone.........................................................203
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202........................................Elman's Food Products Ltd. 203........................................Zero Zone 204........................................Cogent Environmental 206........................................Robot Coupe, Filtrox, T&S Plumbing 207.........................................Hummbee 209........................................ABI Systems Inc. 210.........................................Brother International Corporation 212.........................................Rayment & Collins 213.........................................CN Foods Inc. 214.........................................The Case for Wine/Vinexx 215.........................................OasisMade 216.........................................Gorilla Energy Drinks 218.........................................ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert 219.........................................The Pallet Book 221.........................................Pudu Robotics US Inc. 222.........................................Barbet 224.........................................Kristapsons Inc. 225.........................................Hazel's Ice Cream 226.........................................Acorn Packaging Inc 227.........................................Grand Coup 228.........................................Ontario Ravioli 229.........................................Royal Classical Agriculture Ltd. 230........................................Prime Deals International Ltd. 231.........................................PMA Canada 234.........................................JZ Products & Sales 235.........................................Puresource Natural Products Distributor 236.........................................Level Ground Coffee 238.........................................Bezrocks Flavoured Ice 239.........................................Neil’s Real Deal 240........................................TDK Doors 241.........................................Everest Traders 302........................................GE Barbour Inc 303........................................Impex Distribution 304........................................Amerlux 305........................................Sana Distributors 306........................................RecycleMe 308........................................Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. 309........................................Shiny Star Canada Ltd. 312.........................................Labels + Complete Solutions by Printers Plus 313.........................................Smart Label Solutions Inc. 318.........................................Gigi Importing Ltd. 319.........................................Instore Group of Companies 324.........................................Grenade 325.........................................Cinnaroll by CBL Bakeries Ltd. 326.........................................Solera Fleet Solutions 327.........................................Bulldog Bag Ltd. 328.........................................Too Good To Go 329.........................................Inform Brokerage Inc. 330........................................Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 334.........................................GoSpotCheck by FORM 335.........................................Murray Market National 336.........................................Coldstream Clear 338.........................................Van Dyck Fine Foods 339.........................................Karma Water 340........................................Groupe Grandio 341.........................................Moosehead Breweries 343.........................................BJ Take Lighting 344........................................Pebbles Frozen Favourites 345........................................Sobrii Non-Alcoholic 346........................................Ste. Anne's Bakery 402........................................Kirti Masala Process Private Limited 403........................................Piquancy 405........................................Pazo Global 406........................................Sanwaria Sweets Private Limited 407........................................WWD Complete | WireWorx Displays 408........................................Hughes Decorr 412.........................................Swastiks Masalas Pickles & Food Products Pvt Ltd. 413.........................................Sinco Food Equipment
414.........................................Forkin' Good (parent company Arbutus Foods) 419.........................................NutriVerde 424.........................................Seller's Publishing 425.........................................Big Brands Inc. 426........................................Sushi Pocket 434........................................J L Trading Co. Ltd. 435........................................Simeoni Inc. 436........................................Spring Creek Quail Farms 437.........................................Dosch Organic Acres Inc. 438........................................Western Grocer Magazine 439........................................Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery 440........................................DD Beverage & Nutrition 441.........................................Local Line 444........................................Dynamic Productions 445........................................Salt Spring Coffee Inc. 502........................................Bandall Canada Inc. 503........................................Nord Distribution 504........................................Izzio Sourdough Bakery 505+802+803.......................ANCAR Canada Ltd. 506........................................Sayumo Brands 507........................................ABN Group Inc., Purelife Alliance Inc. 508........................................Moyy Packaging & Design 513.........................................Sennco Solutions 515.........................................helloDarwin 518.........................................Cool Display Solutions 519.........................................Suntory Global Spirits 524.........................................Spire Systems Inc 525.........................................Procter & Gamble 526........................................Derlea 529........................................Faro Coffee Inc. 530........................................MT PAK 534........................................Bacardi Canada 535.........................................Design House Inc. 536........................................GS1 Canada 538........................................Asian Legend To Go Inc. 539........................................GOLDENNUTS INC. 540........................................The Bee Works 541.........................................Guarden Compostable Bags 544........................................Solpak 546........................................Greenhouse 548........................................In-Store Water Systems Inc. 602........................................Lynxtill 603........................................AM/PM Service 604........................................Moneris 605........................................Harvest Meats 606........................................Bliss Gourmet Baked Goods Inc. 607........................................Gatekeeper Systems 608........................................Clio Snacks 611..........................................Affinity Group Canada 612.........................................Profile Wine Group (Barrique-Vinvino-Du Chasse) 614.........................................STIRCO Insurance Brokers Ltd. 619.........................................Direct Plus Food Group 625........................................Ravyx 628........................................RBC 630........................................Bee Maid Honey 635........................................Checkpoint Systems, Inc. 637.........................................Yoplait Liberte Canada Co. 638........................................Guycan Ltd. 639........................................Thomas Foods International, Canada Ltd. 640........................................i2r North America 702.........................................True Refrigeration Canada ULC 703.........................................Exclusive Brands 707.........................................Unico Inc. 711..........................................Unilever Canada 719.........................................General Mills 725.........................................CTS Foods | ATLAS Foods 734.........................................Nam Fruits 736.........................................Empire Distributions Inc.
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737.........................................Mini Melts of Canada 738.........................................Pan Asia Food Co., Ltd. 739.........................................LSI Enterprises ULC - Jack Links 741.........................................Martel Foods 744.........................................Meat & Livestock Australia 746.........................................Canadian Grocer 750........................................Sicilian Ice Cream 811..........................................Nestlé Canada Inc. 819.........................................Conagra Brands 824+825................................Northern Dancer Sales 836........................................Gambles Produce 837.........................................Will's Food Inc. 838........................................Wing Tak Food Products 839........................................Avenco Ltd-My Parchment 840........................................Reuven International 841.........................................Ishida Canada Inc. 902........................................Alsafa Foods Canada 903........................................TFI Foods Ltd. 906........................................Tilton 909........................................Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. 913.........................................Molson Coors 918.........................................Burnbrae Farms Ltd. 919.........................................DIGI Canada Inc. 924.........................................Infin8 Brands Inc. 925.........................................National Foods Limited 928........................................Dare Foods Limited 929........................................Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission 932.........................................Rivercity Innovations 935........................................Farah Impex Ltd. 936........................................Corrigan Corporation 938........................................LemonTree Produce Displays 939........................................Globe POS Systems 944........................................Mrakovic Fine Foods Inc. 948........................................The MARC Group 950........................................Raimac Industries Ltd. 952........................................Smart Serve Ontario 954........................................Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. 1002.......................................Ararat Foods 1003.......................................PepsiCo Canada 1008......................................Shan Foods Pvt Ltd. 1009......................................Danone Canada 1013.......................................Giovanni Rana 1019.......................................Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. 1024.......................................STM Display Sales 1025.......................................Maple Leaf Foods 1028.......................................Chens Enterprises Corporation 1033.......................................Cavendish Farms 1036.......................................Schaaf Foods Inc. 1037.......................................Grandma Emily Inc. 1038.......................................Fun Tyme Foods 1039.......................................Gryfe's Bagel and Baked Goods 1041.......................................Armagh POS Solutions 1103.......................................Howell Data Systems 1108+1108A...........................Tree of Life Canada 1119........................................Lactalis Canada 1125........................................Italpasta Ltd. 1127........................................Scholtens Candy Inc. 1129........................................RTS Retail 1132........................................Rotobale Compaction Solutions Inc. 1133........................................Vic Store Fixtures 1136........................................Pantry Shelf Foods 1137........................................Wonderbrands 1138........................................Farm Credit Canada 1141........................................Prime Roots 1203.......................................Beverage World Inc. 1208.......................................Kruger Products Inc. 1209.......................................Sobeys Wholesale 1214........................................N'Take Custom Enviro Bags 1217+1317...............................GBS Food Service Equipment Inc.
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1224.......................................Costco Business Centre 1225.......................................Kraft Heinz Canada 1228.......................................Diamond Packaging Supplies Ltd. 1232+1233..............................CJR Wholesale Grocers 1302.......................................Big Chief Meat Snacks Inc. 1303.......................................Pan-Oston Ltd. 1304.......................................California Ripe Olives 1308.......................................TFB & Associates 1309.......................................BMO Bank of Montreal-Business Banking 1311........................................Motorola Value Added Distributor 1313........................................Federated Insurance 1325.......................................Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company 1327........................................Edge Food Equipment & Contours Interior Solutions 1329.......................................P&H Foods 1332.......................................Creative POS Ltd. 1335.......................................Dauphinais 1336.......................................Dyna-Pro Environmental 1338.......................................CIS 1339.......................................North South Brands 1340.......................................Brady Corporation 1344.......................................Korea Food Trading 1403.......................................FMS Solutions Canada 1408.......................................Old Dutch Foods Ltd. 1409.......................................Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. 1412........................................Villa Ravioli 1413........................................Conglom 1419........................................Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP 1424+1424A...........................Acosta Group 1435.......................................Hussmann Canada 1439.......................................Astor Stainless Steel Products Inc. 1502.......................................Drakkar International 1503.......................................Loblaw's Affiliated Independent 1504.......................................Hobart Canada 1509.......................................A. Lassonde Inc. 1512........................................Jimmy Zees Distributors 1513........................................Kostklip 1519........................................Arneg Canada 1524.......................................Innotech Nutrition Solutions 1525.......................................Ontario Beef 1528.......................................North House Foods Ltd. 1530.......................................Turnstile Security Systems Inc. 1533.......................................Colour Innovations & Raining Brand and Design 1537.......................................EFI Sales Ltd. 1538.......................................Singhania Alu Foil Containers Mfg. Co. 1541........................................Inaba Foods 1542.......................................Molisana Imports 1543.......................................University of Guelph-Co-operative Education 1603.......................................iSpice Foods 1609+1709.............................Brother Fixtures 1624.......................................Solenzi 1625.......................................Dairy Fountain & Hewitt’s Dairy 1626.......................................RJS Craft Winemaking 1628.......................................Shasha Bread Company Inc. 1629.......................................Delmar Foods 1630.......................................Bella's Ferment Co. 1632.......................................Atwood Heritage 1633.......................................Kobraiya 1636.......................................Great Canadian Meat Company Ltd. 1637.......................................Shaw's Ice Cream 1638.......................................SIHE International Group 1639.......................................Pudgyboy's Mini Donuts 1641........................................St-Albert Cheese Co-op Inc. 1644.......................................Fury Hot Sauce 1645.......................................Crafty Ramen 1646.......................................Palm Bites 1647.......................................Polar Joe 1719........................................Dana Industries 1724.......................................Bos Smoked Fish Inc. 1725.......................................Jakeman's Maple Products 1726.......................................KNDZ Coffee
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1727........................................Royal TopCo 1728.......................................Dennis' Horseradish 1729.......................................Fruit of the Land Inc. 1730.......................................Reunion Coffee Roasters 1731........................................Schinkel's Legacy 1732........................................New Wave Ice Cream 1735.......................................Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) 1736.......................................Pie Ontario Corp. 1738.......................................Riz Brands Inc. 1739.......................................Real Sweets Bakery Corp. 1740.......................................Greaves Jams & Marmalades 1741........................................Sunshine Pickles 1743.......................................Beretta Farms 1803+1903.............................Western Cape Department of Agriculture 1809+1909............................Group Export Agri-Food 1809......................................Porkshop 1809......................................La Fourmi 1809......................................Vio Vinaigrettes-Salad dressing 1809A....................................Mystique Coffee 1809D....................................Chocolats Favoris 1818........................................McCain Foods (Canada) 1824.......................................Baxter's Bakery 1825.......................................Casa Bonita Foods Inc. 1827.......................................Allison's Fine Foods Ltd. 1828.......................................Master Dish Dim Sum 1829.......................................Chef Brandz Inc. 1831........................................Pet Buzz 1833.......................................Starmount Functional Beverages 1837.......................................Mad Mexican 1838.......................................Brittles 'n More Ltd. 1839.......................................Dutchman's Gold 1840.......................................Gold Standard Gluten Free Baking Corp. 1841........................................LivBon x Chicky Bakes 1842.......................................Solidviibe 1844.......................................Balsam Tahini 1845.......................................Harvest To Gather 1909B....................................Toundra 1909C....................................Morehouse Foods Canada 1909E....................................Ludik Candy 1909H....................................Nutra-Fruit 1919.......................................Canadian Women in Food 1924.......................................Plant Up Inc. 1925.......................................Frosted Bites Co. 1926.......................................TFF 1927.......................................EATABLE Popcorn 1929.......................................Olivia's Cake Pops 1930.......................................Liprinlsi Dynasty Inc. 1931........................................Trio Bakery Inc. 1932.......................................Denninger's 1933.......................................Protein Pops Canada 1935.......................................Freeman Herbs 1936.......................................Williwaw Dog Treats 1937.......................................Cowbell Brewing Company 1938.......................................Pelmen Foods 1939.......................................Mary's Brigadeiro 1940.......................................Boomerangs Foods 1941........................................Wellington Beverage Group 1944.......................................The Cider Keg 1946.......................................Booch 1950.......................................UNFI Canada 1954.......................................Distribution Canada Inc. 1956.......................................Grocery Business Media Inc. 1960.......................................Trouw Nutrition Canada Inc. 1962.......................................Second Harvest 2005......................................Eastern Cape Development Corporation 2011........................................Kryos / Mercedes-Benz Mississauga Van Centre 2019.......................................Solmaz Foods Inc. 2024......................................Vadilal Quick Treat 2025......................................Advantage Solutions 2028......................................Blue Monkey
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2030......................................Eurodib 2034......................................TD Insurance 2035......................................Premier Polmarex Inc. Canada 2036......................................Mode Chocolate 2038......................................Enjay Converters Ltd. 2039......................................Fintech LLC 2103.......................................Bleu & Bon 2105.......................................Kore Training 2107.......................................Stack Merchandising 2109.......................................Concord National 2119........................................La Presserie 2125.......................................aēras water 2127........................................Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits 2129.......................................Henri Nutrition 2131........................................D&D Poultry 2133.......................................National Sunflower Association 2135.......................................R&D International Foods Corporation 2137........................................Group Export Agri-Food 2138.......................................Daisy Intelligence Inc. 2139.......................................Flipp 2141........................................McFadden's Ice Cream 2202.......................................Simcoe Gases 2203.......................................LimeOrder POS 2204......................................V3 Industrial Products 2205......................................Tuffy 2206......................................Axel Kraft International Limited 2207.......................................Lord's Hot Sauce Co. 2208......................................Tweaker Energy Drink 2210.......................................Dipitt 2211........................................JSI Store Fixtures 2213.......................................Goodlife Group Inc. 2219.......................................Azureau Wines & Spirits 2221........................................S&B Spice Canada Inc. 2224A....................................True North Foods 2224B.....................................Floating Leaf Fine Foods Inc. 2225A....................................Mitsoh 2225B.....................................Crave Cupcakes 2226A....................................Native Canadian Chip Corporation 2226B....................................The Bannock Factory 2227A....................................Vresh Foods (OG Ghee) 2227B.....................................Harvest Moon Mills 2228A....................................Farmery Estate Brewery 2228B....................................Roll With Us Pizza Crusts 2229A....................................7 Summits Snacks 2229B....................................Monster Foods Inc. 2231A.....................................Chinook Cheese 2231B.....................................Peace River Honey 2232.......................................Novora Enterprises Inc. 2233A....................................Mickey-Jays 2233B.....................................Ariya Meal Inc. (Ariya Burmese Foods) 2234.......................................LeBeau Excel 2235.......................................AGMD Group 2236.......................................Mission Foods 2237.......................................Minus Waste Solutions 2238.......................................Link Product Solutions Limited 2239.......................................Retail Logistics Canada 2241.......................................Barzi Bloom 2243.......................................Canada Beverage Marketplace 2303......................................Ecoply Inc. 2305......................................Mokable North America 2307.......................................Via Oliveto Bakery 2309......................................F.U.M Imports Inc. 2311........................................Express Shopfitters Inc. 2313.......................................Morgan Williams International Inc. 2315.......................................PrehKey Tec Inc. 2319.......................................Select Wines Group 2321.......................................Murgerbon Canada 2325.......................................Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers 2327.......................................EZ Passport Studio
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Media Office
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Shania Twain Hall
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CFIG Members’ Centre
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