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MONTREAL
MARKET PROFILE:
A KALEIDOSCOPIC
PALETTE FOR PRODUCE
Diverse and demanding population drives industry to design business for specific demographics and needs.
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WHOLESALE PROFILE: MONTREAL’S PRODUCE COMPANIES ON FRONTLINE Personalized service, product expertise and investing in growth help ensure stability.
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FOODSERVICE PROFILE:
YIA SOU — GREEK GRILL WITH STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD ROOTS The freshness and authenticity of produce-centric menu establishes a firm foundation for longevity. Cheers!
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RETAIL PROFILE: INTERMARCHÉ LAGORIA
A community-specific emphasis backed by the highest fresh standards helps this growing retailer thrive.
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TORONTO
MARKET PROFILE:
TORONTO WHOLESALERS
GOING STRONG
Ontario food terminal covers 40 acres and logs sales pushing $300 billion annually.
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FOODSERVICE PROFILE:
ROSALINDA BRINGS
MEXICAN VEGAN TO TORONTO
Chef says his customers ‘don’t miss the meat.’
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RETAIL PROFILE:
SUNRIPE FRESHMARKET — DRIVING PRODUCE EXCELLENCE IN ONTARIO
The Willemsen family goes extra mile to serve quality to its shoppers.
MARCH 2019 • VOL. 35 • NO. 03 • $9.90
special features
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CPMA BOOTH REVIEW
A look at some of the vendors who will be exhibiting at the April 2-4 show in Montreal.
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FROM THE PAGES OF PERISHABLEPUNDIT.COM Was Kraft Heinz Saving Money Or Eating The Seed Corn?
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ASCENDANT INDEPENDENT: SEABRA FOODS SUPERMARKET
Variety of inter-
national foods at East Coast chain helps shoppers maintain tradi- tions.
in this issue
6 QUIZ
8 PRODUCE WATCH
10 WASHINGTON GRAPEVINE 14 FORWARD THINKING
18 RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES
19 COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS
113 INFORMATION SHOWCASE
114 BLAST FROM THE PAST
insert FLORAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE
• The Moon Landing • Q & A With J
• Floral Trekking
departments
MERCHANDISING REVIEW
93 AVOCADOS MEAN MORE GREEN
As U.S. consumption rises, here are eight ways to profit from the fruit’s popularity.
MERCHANDISING REVIEW 98 GETTING MORE SPLASH
FROM BERRIES
With an abundance of selling points, the ever-growing category remains robust.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS
BLAZE A SALES TRAIL BY MIXING IT UP
Combination possibilities are endless as snacks’ versatility fuels a growing mix market.
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