Dementia – a subject matter close to my heart. Within the span of 4 ½ years, I lost both my Mom and my Aunt, in which dementia was a key cause of death for them both. Globally, close to 50M people have dementia. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. The estimated proportion […]
Read More ›This month we were pleased to talk with Mark Lehberg of Latitudes, Marketing By Design. Latitudes creates food packaging that looks as delicious as the product inside, and they can provide studio photography with on-site kitchens and a food stylist/chef. They are also up-to-date on the latest FDA regulations, as well as all CFIA guidelines […]
Read More ›Today, the food sector is in the midst of a dramatic transformation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. More and more consumers are either 1. Shopping online or 2. Taking fewer trips to the grocery store each week. In either case, product packaging plays a key role in the brand’s success given 1. Consumers […]
Read More ›This past week, Food Distribution Guy’s Richard Baker, was pleased to interview Jean-Marc Demers – CEO of Braque.
Read More ›To be listed in the grocery sector it is necessity brands offer a unique point of differential. No, price and taste are not points of difference. This is not so more evident than today given the pandemic and how consumer shopping habits have changed. Whether the product was organic or plant-based certified to being a […]
Read More ›The popularity of plant-based foods has become a global phenomenon. Global sales are projected to top $74B by 2027 growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.9% from 2020.[i] Plant-based sales in Canada hit $1.7B for the 52-week ending September 15, 2018.[ii] Plant-based proteins in Canada growing 250% faster than animal proteins (+7% […]
Read More ›The family food menu today is more complex than it was growing up. Back then it was common to wake up to a hearty breakfast that included a glass of orange juice, cereal, and a cup of coffee, double cream, double sugar. Oh, how times have changed. Consumers are now more concerned with healthier food […]
Read More ›Food Distribution Guy’s Richard Baker had the privilege to interview Paige Ohliger, CEO and Founder of Plantricious this past week. Plantricious was born when a few close friends came together armed with knowledge and an idea; they knew the scientific evidence shows us that, a mostly plant-based diet is not only the best diet for […]
Read More ›Since 1981 when the chips are down and consumers are experiencing tough times, Food Banks have been there to ensure Canadians always have a meal on the table. The first food bank opened their doors in the city of Edmonton under the umbrella of “The Canadian Association of Food Banks”. They changed their name to […]
Read More ›Getting listed in Canada’s grocery sector is an accomplishment in itself. Especially given in 2018, Canadian grocers delisted more products than new products they listed. Though some may tend to disagree with me, I feel the greatest challenge smaller brands face in this sector is “Staying Listed”. Staying listed in the sense the brand has […]
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